Re: Wireless router woes
The National Enquirer reports at 12:53 AM -0600 1/15/05, Claire Hart wrote: We have five computers connected through a Netgear wireless router to DSL. The wireless computers are my PowerBook and my son's PC laptop. The wired computers are my iMac and my sons' PC towers. Last summer when we made the switch to DSL, everyone said, Get a Netgear router! While the wired computers are always able to be online, the wireless connection sometimes doesn't work. The fix was to disconnect the router's power for a moment, then plug it back in, and the two wireless computers would have the signal restored. Since mid-December, the wireless part hasn't worked at all. Well, let me take that back: one day out of the clear blue it did work. Of course, now everyone is telling us, Why did you get a Netgear? You should have gotten a Linksys! Our ISP suggested looking for firmware updates on the router, which we did. Netgear's tech support explained a fix, which didn't help, then sent us to critical care tech support and they recommended the same fix as the first group. We are currently ping-ponging emails back and forth trying to determine the problem. I am really thinking of buying an Airport Extreme base (or that pre-N router with the three antennas) for the wireless computers, and leaving the wired computers on the existing system. However, I hate to have to buy another router when we already have one. (Planned obsolescence?) Does anyone have a suggestion? Sorry about your troubles with the Netgear router, Claire. Without trying to rub it in, I'm afraid I agree with Kyle. Not everyone experiences problems when they use a router from a company that is not really Apple oriented. But it seems to be too frequent. Let me be the first to warn you away from LinkSys. A number of local user's in my area have had their (LinkSys) router fail on them after a year or so. If Apple's ABS options (even used ones) are out of your price range, Kyle's suggestion of a Buffalo unit would be my second recommendation as well. They have been Mac supporters for some time and their equipment is good. My only question would be if you need to use an AppleTalk printer on your network. I don't remember off the top of my head whether the Buffalo router passes AppleTalk or not. I hope you have better luck with your next router, Bob -- If replying privately, please include my name in the To: address, so that my filters won't send your reply to the trash. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Wireless router woes
On 1/15/05 1:53 AM, Claire Hart [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Of course, now everyone is telling us, Why did you get a Netgear? You should have gotten a Linksys! Does anyone have a suggestion? I think each region has its own refrain. At the college computer club it is, You should never have bought a Linksuck! Get Netgear or Buffalo. I suspect whichever router is most popular in a particular area that's the one that gets dissed. I also suspect that all consumer wireless stations are marginally specced and marginally crafted to be as cheap as possible. Remember, two years ago the going price was about $150 and now it is $40 at WalMart. (And that's a rant for another day.) Suggestions? If it is still under warranty start making noises at customer service for a replacement. When a unit has been working and then suddenly stops (and no configuration changes preceded the failure) a firmware update isn't likely to fix it. The most likely fix is a powerdown or resetting to defaults. You've tried the first, have you tried the second? If so, beginning demanding warranty replacement. If the unit is out of warranty then it is time to buy a new one. I'd been buying Airports for personal use mostly for the convenience factor but next time around I'll buy a Buffalo unit unless Apple's has dropped below $100. Why Buffalo? I bought several Buffalo printer servers this summer and had a couple problems. Tech and customer service were beyond good. david -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Wireless router woes
While the wired computers are always able to be online, the wireless connection sometimes doesn't work. The fix was to disconnect the router's power for a moment, then plug it back in, and the two wireless computers would have the signal restored Yeah, mine does that too. I have an Airport Extreme base unit waiting for me to get round to slotting it into place instead of the netgear router. I've had a Netgear router for 3 years now. It's worked well for me, both with my Pismo and my new 15 AlBook. I rarely wireless problems, but when I do, a computer restart usually solves it. Kate -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Wireless router woes
On 1/14/05 10:53 PM, Claire Hart [EMAIL PROTECTED] Spew into the Cybertrough: We have five computers connected through a Netgear wireless router to DSL. The wireless computers are my PowerBook and my son's PC laptop. The wired computers are my iMac and my sons' PC towers. Last summer when we made the switch to DSL, everyone said, Get a Netgear router! While the wired computers are always able to be online, the wireless connection sometimes doesn't work. The fix was to disconnect the router's power for a moment, then plug it back in, and the two wireless computers would have the signal restored. Since mid-December, the wireless part hasn't worked at all. Well, let me take that back: one day out of the clear blue it did work. Of course, now everyone is telling us, Why did you get a Netgear? You should have gotten a Linksys! Our ISP suggested looking for firmware updates on the router, which we did. Netgear's tech support explained a fix, which didn't help, then sent us to critical care tech support and they recommended the same fix as the first group. We are currently ping-ponging emails back and forth trying to determine the problem. I am really thinking of buying an Airport Extreme base (or that pre-N router with the three antennas) for the wireless computers, and leaving the wired computers on the existing system. However, I hate to have to buy another router when we already have one. (Planned obsolescence?) Does anyone have a suggestion? Yes. Dump the Netgear and get a Buffalo. Either that or an Apple Branded base station, but they are expensive. Kyle Hansen -- The best way out is always through. -- Robert Frost -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Wireless router woes
Claire Hart wrote: While the wired computers are always able to be online, the wireless connection sometimes doesn't work. The fix was to disconnect the router's power for a moment, then plug it back in, and the two wireless computers would have the signal restored Yeah, mine does that too. I have an Airport Extreme base unit waiting for me to get round to slotting it into place instead of the netgear router. -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] ...a state of suspended disaster... things go round looking for me to happen to -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
