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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:48:14 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>i think this is an easy fix...take a look?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21250688</link>
<description><![CDATA[ok, here we go:

I have an apple extreme replacing my actiontec M1424wr from Verizon for FIOS. works great, no issues.

I am using the actiontec BEHIND the apple router, plugged into an HP Procurve 8-port switch.

The actiontec is issuing a wireless signal, which I use strictly for 2 iPhones in my house, so they can be on the internet and not on 3G while we are at home.

my problem is that I want to be able to keep the actiontec as a 'dedicated' G-network, and can keep the apple extreme strictly 5ghz N speed.

BUT...

in order to use some features on my iphone, such as the itunes remote app, or a password program on the phone that syncs to data on my MacBook, I have to log off the actiontec G-network, then log ONTO the Apple Extreme in order to use those features, so they are all on the exact same network.

I hope that makes sense...

So, is there a way to have the actiontec G-network 'coincide' somehow so I can still run on the G-network, but be able to use the itunes remote app on the phone and my other features which require me to be on the same network?

i am guessing it has something to do with adjusting IP addresses or changing subnets or something along those lines...

if anyone has any questions, please let me know!

Scott]]></description>
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<pubDate>2008-10-11 11:48:18</pubDate>
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<title>Using a 2Wire Gateway to extend wireless footprint</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21256027</link>
<description><![CDATA[A previous post "Extending a 2Wire DSL wireless modem/router" almost covered this.  I have a new functional 2Wire home gateway and an old one that the BB no longer works on.  How can I configure the 2nd 2wire to extend my wireless signal.  
Note: the wireless function works fine on the old one.  Just no broad band.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2008-10-12 19:15:59</pubDate>
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<title>Splitting Bandwith? :s</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21254282</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone
I'm 21 and lives in a house shared with 2 other people and we have a 6mbit wireless internet connection. The guy in the room next to me has lived here for the longest and has also set up the router and wireless network. My problem is as follows: 

- I think that he on purpose is stealing all the bandwith to use it himself (He's polish :s)..

Obviously, i asked him if his internet also was slow, which it was not. When I moved into the house my wireless connection was quite fast (downloaded with 300 kbs constantly) but now i can download MAX with 20 kbs and it has been like this the last week..  

- Is there any way i can prevent him for "controlling" the speed of the wireless network and even controlling it myself :D

If u have any tips on how to investigate if he really is blocking my speed it would mean the world to me (is getting quite mad about becuz im paying for 6mbit :D)

Thank in advance
Best Regards
NMoller]]></description>
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<pubDate>2008-10-12 10:55:11</pubDate>
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<title>New Wireless Broadband...Cricket</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21238868</link>
<description><![CDATA[I just heard about this in my area last night.  The Cricket Cell phone company is now offering wireless broadband access.
I don't want anyone to think I'm astroturfing but I didn't see an Forum for Cricket broadband so figured I'd post it here and the Mods can use or do what they want with the post.

http://www.mycricket.com/broadband/ 

Looks like they use a broadband USB modem.

[att=1]

Here is a pic of the page that comes up for me in my area.  $40.00 a month($5 less with a voice wireless plan) for what they call unlimited but lower you can see the fine print about 5 GB but it doesn't say it's a limit, only you might experience limited throughput once above 5 GBs.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2008-10-09 07:22:30</pubDate>
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<title>router problem with new Vista laptop bumping off older XP</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21254882</link>
<description><![CDATA[I have a Gateway laptop, running XP.  We have another laptop, just purchases that has VISTA.  The previous router we had was a Netgear B/G compatible.  Because the older computer was repeatedly bumped off we thought we needed a new router, so that is what we did.

We now have a Netgear N wireless router and the problem has resumed.  When the Vista system is online - the XP gets knocked off.  Why?  

I have check my settings, added the MAC addresses for each system on the network (we have a Wii, a desktop on XP, a laptop w/XP and another laptop with Vista).  What is wrong and how can I fix it?  Please help.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2008-10-12 13:55:04</pubDate>
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<title>My wireless system 500ft</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21254595</link>
<description><![CDATA[I would like to tell everyont about my wireless internet. I have read alot of post and forums concerning the distance.
I kept reading and comparing. I posted my shop was like 400-450 feet from my house. Actually it is 385 feet. MEASURED! 
Long story short. 
1st setup Dlink DI-524 with higain antenna. Just around house (maybe 3-4 feet from house).
2nd setup Dlink connected to Compusa(had laying around), set up as AP. WOW! 5 feet from house now..(being sarcastic here).
Did more research. 
Bought a Hawkings  [HSB2] Hi-Gain WiFi Signal Booster. Found a good deal on Ebay. 
Bought a Linksys WRT-54 from exocet_cm on here.
3rd setup. Finally put all together and working. 
Linksys (with DD-WRT firmware set to 240 mw) set on "B" signal,Stock antenna. The other computer, Some RTL-8185 chipset wireless card hooked with the Hawkings signal booster itself. Booster set to 500Mw. Inside shop it has 50% connectivity @ 11 Mbps speed. Surfs web just fine!!. I am very pleased. I have a Cantenna to hook up to if this doesn't stay good. 
I am not trying to sell or implicate this is for everyone. It has taken me several months to actually try. I was on a budget Shopped around before buying. 
I am still learning about computers and wireless. I have learned ALOT from this site. Everyone on here seems to be so SMART!... There is alot of stuff I get confused about or misinterpet... Most of the members are VERY quick in pointing that out if I make a stupid or incorrect post. I can take critism, I learn form it. 
I thank EVERYONE on here that has posted anything about routers and wireless. 
I just hope one day I will be able to post something alot of other people can learn from. Until then, Thanks ]]></description>
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<pubDate>2008-10-12 12:27:10</pubDate>
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<title>Netgear router setting to a new latop</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21236555</link>
<description><![CDATA[I been used this router with other latop but for some resson is not getting comunication w/the new latop all the connections are fine but I tried to access my network setup page w/ 192.168.1.1 but still no connection and I press the reset button to star over, please help to fine a solution  :( :( ]]></description>
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<pubDate>2008-10-08 18:43:33</pubDate>
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<title>Will &#x22;N&#x22; adapter receive stronger signal from &#x22;N&#x22; router?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21251210</link>
<description><![CDATA[I am a newbie when it comes to wireless networking. I bought a Netgear "entry-level" G router when I got a new computer, mainly for the firewall protection and with no real thought about setting up an actual wireless network. Then, with the help of Dell tech support, I got my old Windows XP PC going again and installed a wireless adapter (D-Link Range Booster G) in it so we could have another computer upstairs. Initially, the Dell was in the living room, which is above the downstairs office/den where the router lives. It was maybe 20-25 feet from the router, at most, with the signal passing through a wood floor. It was consistently getting "three bars" in this location. Then I moved it to the back of our house, which is not large. But now the signal has to pass through a wall and a floor and travel maybe 35-40 feet to the adapter.

After moving the Dell PC to its new location, the signal strength dropped from three bars to one or two bars. The first thing I did to try to improve the signal strength was to get a D-Link high-gain omnidirectional antenna to replace the antenna that came with the adapter card. That helped, somewhat. Then I got a D-Link 628 N router in hopes that its dual-antenna, signal-bouncing technology would give me a stronger signal upstairs. I still get only two bars, although occasionally the signal strength will jump up to three bars momentarily. However, the signal I'm getting now seems to be more stable than the one I was getting from the Network G router.

So here's my question: Will I get a stronger signal upstairs if I replace the "G" card in the Dell with an "N" card? It's not "mission critical." We use the Dell for Internet and e-mail and for those purposes, it works fine as is. This is just one of those hobbyist or macho issues, and there's no urgency. (I would wait for prices to come down before I would do it.)

Oh, one other thing: Since I moved the Dell, I notice that the adapter is "seeing" many more neighboring wireless networks than before. Could interference from these other networks be affecting my signal strength, and if so, what can I do about it?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2008-10-11 14:02:37</pubDate>
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<title>Trendnet Dropping Connections</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21220413</link>
<description><![CDATA[Well i have a Trendnet TEW-452BRP which i want to retire as quick as possible thing is i got advertised to buy this router, and how dare these people put routers on the market. Being connected to two computers it isn't reliable at all. It drops connections like mad on torrents even on my connection (wired) and especially the Wi-Fi with and without. I was considering the Netgear stuffz 
http://canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=015651&cid=NT.489
or a Dlink modem any ideas.
I am looking for something from / futureshop / bestbuy/ canada computers/ factorydirect.ca which is under 30 bucks and does the job well. Also one that won't drop my wi-fi connections cuz i am really hating it. My neighbours is running perfectly fine...]]></description>
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<pubDate>2008-10-05 21:16:56</pubDate>
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<title>Unable to configure the Wireless Access point</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21251041</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hi,

Recently a friend had given me a Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point(AP) system. I have wired internet connection at my home previously. And inorder to use it using wirelessly, I connected my Ethernet cable of modem to this access point and I can now connect to this Wireless network without any problem. 

I installed the Driver, software of this AP, but I could not able to configure it as I want to make it a Secure wireless network instead of Unsecure as it is now. :)

My PC is not recognizing the AP. :(
Please help me if anybody has any idea of how to fix it.

Regards,
Praveen]]></description>
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<pubDate>2008-10-11 13:20:17</pubDate>
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