Re: [MBZ] OT: Wifi rebroadcasting

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

How are the buildings powered?  Would powerline Ethernet work?
(Possibly, if they share a transformer.)  That's how I get it to the
back end of the house.  Two Airports then provide one network
that way.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] OT: Wifi rebroadcasting

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

On 2020-11-12 13:25, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Get a flat panel antenna for the receiver which will help immensely.


Got one of these maybe 8 years ago on a Newegg Shell Shocker deal. 
Worked great when I put it in the current environment 3 years ago.
Then it died this year, I bought a 'refurb' off eBay to replace it and 
it's been terribly unstable. I suppose I could just buy a third one, I 
think #2 is defective.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/153445988620




2.4 GHz has a longer range fyi.

Greg

Building 1 puts out 2.4GHz at 1 Watt. Consider that end set in stone, 
what I want to do now is rebroadcast it throughout building 2 instead of 
only having service in the room where the USB hookup to the outdoor 
antenna is located. I figured if I rebroadcast 5GHz in building two 
there will be less interference between the two signals.


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Re: [MBZ] OT: Wifi rebroadcasting

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Get a flat panel antenna for the receiver which will help immensely.

-D

> On Nov 12, 2020, at 1:06 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> On 2020-11-12 12:49, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
>> Pringles can or reasonable facsimile:
>> https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-make-a-wifi-antenna-out-of-a-pringles-can-nb/
> 
> Forgot about cantennas for the host link to building one.
> I wonder if you can just put a mini usb dongle (the thumbnail sized ones) in 
> the can instead of all the messing around with type N connectors?
> 
> But it would be simpler to just stick a decent adapter in a window.
> That one I linked on amazon has sucky reviews, I got prematurely excited when 
> I saw the price and that it appeared to be a flat panel antenna.
> Now thinking of this instead.
> https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Archer-T4U-Plus-AC1300Mbps/dp/B08KHV7H1S/
> 
> A laptop in building two on the building one side can just barely sorta 
> function on the built in wifi adapter. It sees the hotspot and can log in, 
> but data transmission is erratic. Works reasonably well outdoors by building 
> two.
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Wifi rebroadcasting

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

On 2020-11-12 12:49, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Pringles can or reasonable facsimile:

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-make-a-wifi-antenna-out-of-a-pringles-can-nb/


Forgot about cantennas for the host link to building one.
I wonder if you can just put a mini usb dongle (the thumbnail sized 
ones) in the can instead of all the messing around with type N 
connectors?


But it would be simpler to just stick a decent adapter in a window.
That one I linked on amazon has sucky reviews, I got prematurely excited 
when I saw the price and that it appeared to be a flat panel antenna.

Now thinking of this instead.
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Archer-T4U-Plus-AC1300Mbps/dp/B08KHV7H1S/

A laptop in building two on the building one side can just barely sorta 
function on the built in wifi adapter. It sees the hotspot and can log 
in, but data transmission is erratic. Works reasonably well outdoors by 
building two.


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Re: [MBZ] OT: Wifi rebroadcasting

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Pringles can or reasonable facsimile:

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-make-a-wifi-antenna-out-of-a-pringles-can-nb/

-D


> On Nov 12, 2020, at 12:27 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I have an 802.11n signal in building 1.
> I want to distribute that signal in building 2, 350' away.
> 
> I have a couple of old laptops I could spare.
> I'm thinking the easiest/cheapest thing I can do is put a long range USB 
> dongle on a laptop, plug a decent 5GHz router (Tp-Link AX1800)? into the 
> ethernet port on the laptop, and use the laptop to share the internet, maybe 
> with Pi Hole software added.
> https://www.walmart.com/ip/210201077
> 
> If so, what dongle should I get, something like this?
> https://www.amazon.com/KuWFi-Outdoor-Adapter-Antenna-Wireless/dp/B07BWC1CS1/
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Re: [MBZ] OT: WiFi radio / SSID question

[OK Don via Mercedes]

Yes - that helps a lot.

On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 2:31 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes 
wrote:

> Not if my wired network is firewalled behind the network the AP is on. MAC
> address authentication on both networks along with SHA-256 based certs.
>
> It's not infallible but it's tough enough to make most script kiddies and
> others move on to far easier prey, like my neighbors.
>
> Dan
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Dec 14, 2016, at 3:13 PM, OK Don via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> >
> > Once you've connected an AP to the network, it's all exposed - no more
> > security for you!
> >
> > On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 12:59 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com
> >> wrote:
> >
> >> Wired Ethernet for everything in the house but handheld devices. Only
> >> thing that's secure
> >>
> >> Dan
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPad
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Re: [MBZ] OT: WiFi radio / SSID question

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

Not if my wired network is firewalled behind the network the AP is on. MAC 
address authentication on both networks along with SHA-256 based certs.

It's not infallible but it's tough enough to make most script kiddies and 
others move on to far easier prey, like my neighbors.

Dan

Sent from my iPad

> On Dec 14, 2016, at 3:13 PM, OK Don via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Once you've connected an AP to the network, it's all exposed - no more
> security for you!
> 
> On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 12:59 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote:
> 
>> Wired Ethernet for everything in the house but handheld devices. Only
>> thing that's secure
>> 
>> Dan
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad


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Re: [MBZ] OT: WiFi radio / SSID question

[OK Don via Mercedes]

Once you've connected an AP to the network, it's all exposed - no more
security for you!

On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 12:59 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes  wrote:

> Wired Ethernet for everything in the house but handheld devices. Only
> thing that's secure
>
> Dan
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Dec 14, 2016, at 1:11 PM, Craig via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> >
> > On Wed, 14 Dec 2016 09:13:12 -0800 Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> >  wrote:
> >
> >> I run wired Ethernet everywhere important, off one of the 10/100/1000
> >> switches we make.  The only wifi stuff at our house is laptops and
> >> phones, the highly mobile items.  The 50" plasma is not mobile, it
> >> doesn't need wifi.  Etc.  I'm using one of those powerline adapters in
> >> one place, it's adequate but not as nice as cat5e.  Don't need to drill
> >> any holes in that wall, though.  Maybe someday.
> >
> > We used wired Ethernet everywhere, so we don't have the problem of
> > assigning SSIDs ...
> >
> >
> > Craig
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Re: [MBZ] OT: WiFi radio / SSID question

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

Wired Ethernet for everything in the house but handheld devices. Only thing 
that's secure

Dan

Sent from my iPad

> On Dec 14, 2016, at 1:11 PM, Craig via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> On Wed, 14 Dec 2016 09:13:12 -0800 Jim Cathey via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> 
>> I run wired Ethernet everywhere important, off one of the 10/100/1000
>> switches we make.  The only wifi stuff at our house is laptops and
>> phones, the highly mobile items.  The 50" plasma is not mobile, it
>> doesn't need wifi.  Etc.  I'm using one of those powerline adapters in
>> one place, it's adequate but not as nice as cat5e.  Don't need to drill
>> any holes in that wall, though.  Maybe someday.
> 
> We used wired Ethernet everywhere, so we don't have the problem of
> assigning SSIDs ...
> 
> 
> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] OT: WiFi radio / SSID question

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Wed, 14 Dec 2016 09:13:12 -0800 Jim Cathey via Mercedes
 wrote:

> I run wired Ethernet everywhere important, off one of the 10/100/1000
> switches we make.  The only wifi stuff at our house is laptops and
> phones, the highly mobile items.  The 50" plasma is not mobile, it
> doesn't need wifi.  Etc.  I'm using one of those powerline adapters in
> one place, it's adequate but not as nice as cat5e.  Don't need to drill
> any holes in that wall, though.  Maybe someday.

We used wired Ethernet everywhere, so we don't have the problem of
assigning SSIDs ...


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] OT: WiFi radio / SSID question

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

A lot of devices allow preferential selections, or give priority to the first 
AP they connect to. Otherwise, it would be a toss-up.

Dan

Sent from my iPad

> On Dec 14, 2016, at 8:51 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Thanks Dan, that's what I thought I remembered re: consistent naming /
> credentials of SSID.
> 
> How would my smart phone know which to use?  I'll have to see if an answer
> is available. A research project for another time (post-holiday madness).
> 
> We've got seven devices that I can easily recall that consume WiFi at my
> house, and I think I've already created a spreadsheet with their radio
> characteristics to make sure none were 802.11 b _only_ so that I could shut
> off that service.  I'll dig that info up in the new year and see if any
> improvement would be gained from some other configuration.
> 
> As a side note, I've extended my Ethernet around the house using D-Link
> powerline adapters, I'm pretty happy with those so far.  Pretty easy to set
> up, but they really do need to be the only device plugged into a wall
> outlet in order to get full bandwidth.
> 
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
> 
> On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 7:32 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> 
>> Best practices in the industry allow the same SSID for multiple access
>> points using the same credentials, but that's more for the ability to roam
>> and move around freely in an environment.
>> 
>> My concern would how a device would discern between the 2.4 and 5.0 APs?
>> 
>> Dan
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
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Re: [MBZ] OT: WiFi radio / SSID question

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

I run wired Ethernet everywhere important, off one of the 10/100/1000
switches we make.  The only wifi stuff at our house is laptops and phones,
the highly mobile items.  The 50" plasma is not mobile, it doesn't need
wifi.  Etc.  I'm using one of those powerline adapters in one place, it's
adequate but not as nice as cat5e.  Don't need to drill any holes in that
wall, though.  Maybe someday.

-- Jim


On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 5:51 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Thanks Dan, that's what I thought I remembered re: consistent naming /
> credentials of SSID.
>
> How would my smart phone know which to use?  I'll have to see if an answer
> is available. A research project for another time (post-holiday madness).
>
> We've got seven devices that I can easily recall that consume WiFi at my
> house, and I think I've already created a spreadsheet with their radio
> characteristics to make sure none were 802.11 b _only_ so that I could shut
> off that service.  I'll dig that info up in the new year and see if any
> improvement would be gained from some other configuration.
>
> As a side note, I've extended my Ethernet around the house using D-Link
> powerline adapters, I'm pretty happy with those so far.  Pretty easy to set
> up, but they really do need to be the only device plugged into a wall
> outlet in order to get full bandwidth.
>
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
>
> On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 7:32 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Best practices in the industry allow the same SSID for multiple access
> > points using the same credentials, but that's more for the ability to
> roam
> > and move around freely in an environment.
> >
> > My concern would how a device would discern between the 2.4 and 5.0 APs?
> >
> > Dan
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
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Re: [MBZ] OT: WiFi radio / SSID question

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Thanks Dan, that's what I thought I remembered re: consistent naming /
credentials of SSID.

How would my smart phone know which to use?  I'll have to see if an answer
is available. A research project for another time (post-holiday madness).

We've got seven devices that I can easily recall that consume WiFi at my
house, and I think I've already created a spreadsheet with their radio
characteristics to make sure none were 802.11 b _only_ so that I could shut
off that service.  I'll dig that info up in the new year and see if any
improvement would be gained from some other configuration.

As a side note, I've extended my Ethernet around the house using D-Link
powerline adapters, I'm pretty happy with those so far.  Pretty easy to set
up, but they really do need to be the only device plugged into a wall
outlet in order to get full bandwidth.

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 7:32 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes 
wrote:

> Best practices in the industry allow the same SSID for multiple access
> points using the same credentials, but that's more for the ability to roam
> and move around freely in an environment.
>
> My concern would how a device would discern between the 2.4 and 5.0 APs?
>
> Dan
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT: WiFi radio / SSID question

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Thanks Greg, more to think about.

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 1:22 AM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> IMO it is better to be able to choose which freq. to use, so unique SSIDs
> PWD can be the same. I believe that 2.4 has longer reach, but 5 gives
> greater throughput. Select accordingly.
>
> Greg
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT: WiFi radio / SSID question

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

Best practices in the industry allow the same SSID for multiple access points 
using the same credentials, but that's more for the ability to roam and move 
around freely in an environment.

My concern would how a device would discern between the 2.4 and 5.0 APs?

Dan

Sent from my iPad

> On Dec 13, 2016, at 10:51 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Ok WiFi gurus, riddle me this.
> 
> I have a new WiFi router.  It has listed in the WiFi set-up two radios, 2.4
> Ghz and 5.0 Ghz.  Both can have a SSID and a password assigned.
> 
> Should I set the two radio SSID's both to the same name (the old SSID) so
> that I won't have to tediously go around to each WiFi device and set new
> SSID's on each?  The "Tech Support" fellow I just queried recommended
> setting each to a different name, but use the same password on each.  For
> instance, if my old WiFi router was broadcasting SSID "EliasWyatt" then my
> new router should be set with "EliasWyatt 2.4Ghz" and "EliasWyatt 5.0Ghz".
> 
> Right now I've got it set up with the same SSID for both radios, and
> everything seems to be fine.
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Re: [MBZ] OT: WiFi radio / SSID question

[Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes]

IMO it is better to be able to choose which freq. to use, so unique SSIDs
PWD can be the same. I believe that 2.4 has longer reach, but 5 gives
greater throughput. Select accordingly.

Greg

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Subject: [MBZ] OT: WiFi radio / SSID question

Ok WiFi gurus, riddle me this.

I have a new WiFi router.  It has listed in the WiFi set-up two radios, 2.4
Ghz and 5.0 Ghz.  Both can have a SSID and a password assigned.

Should I set the two radio SSID's both to the same name (the old SSID) so
that I won't have to tediously go around to each WiFi device and set new
SSID's on each?  The "Tech Support" fellow I just queried recommended
setting each to a different name, but use the same password on each.  For
instance, if my old WiFi router was broadcasting SSID "EliasWyatt" then my
new router should be set with "EliasWyatt 2.4Ghz" and "EliasWyatt 5.0Ghz".

Right now I've got it set up with the same SSID for both radios, and
everything seems to be fine.
-
Max
Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] OT: WiFi radio / SSID question

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Thanks Kaleb, no streaming nothing here, just plenty of Android and iPhone 
devices, a laptop and a wireless printer.
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Charleston SC
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'95 E300

On December 13, 2016 11:06:57 PM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" 
 wrote:
>Even if it was set to the old network name you will still have to
>probably reconnect and setup things to connect to it. I call mine
>24 and 5 with the same password. I believe you are supposed to
>reserve the 5.0 for streaming devices and connect normal things to the
>2.4. Not sure it makes any difference though
>
>Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Dec 13, 2016, at 9:51 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>> 
>> Ok WiFi gurus, riddle me this.
>> 
>> I have a new WiFi router.  It has listed in the WiFi set-up two
>radios, 2.4
>> Ghz and 5.0 Ghz.  Both can have a SSID and a password assigned.
>> 
>> Should I set the two radio SSID's both to the same name (the old
>SSID) so
>> that I won't have to tediously go around to each WiFi device and set
>new
>> SSID's on each?  The "Tech Support" fellow I just queried recommended
>> setting each to a different name, but use the same password on each. 
>For
>> instance, if my old WiFi router was broadcasting SSID "EliasWyatt"
>then my
>> new router should be set with "EliasWyatt 2.4Ghz" and "EliasWyatt
>5.0Ghz".
>> 
>> Right now I've got it set up with the same SSID for both radios, and
>> everything seems to be fine.
>> -
>> Max
>> Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] OT: WiFi radio / SSID question

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Thanks Craig, that sounds like a decent strategy.  I don't know what 
frequencies (Kenneth) the old Wi-Fi router used.  Where's Dan blather when I 
need him?

It seems to me that if the two router radios broadcast the same SSID on 
different frequencies, the Wi-Fi client can decide for itself which radio to 
connect to, and I can be lazy and not worry about adding new SSID's on each 
client that can use either frequency.

On the other hand, digging a little deeper and learning more about Wi-Fi will 
be fun.
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On December 13, 2016 11:22:24 PM EST, Craig via Mercedes 
 wrote:
>
>Was your old router only 2.4 GHz? If so, I would set the 2.4 GHz radio
>in
>your new router to the same name and then set the 5.0 GHz radio to the
>same name with "5" appended.
>
>That way, you don't have to do anything to keep the devices working the
>way they were. When you want to move things from 2.4 GHz to 5.0 GHz,
>all
>you need to do is add the "5" to the SSID expected by the device you
>want
>to move.
>

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Re: [MBZ] OT: WiFi radio / SSID question

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:51:35 -0500 Meade Dillon via Mercedes
 wrote:

> Ok WiFi gurus, riddle me this.
> 
> I have a new WiFi router.  It has listed in the WiFi set-up two radios,
> 2.4 Ghz and 5.0 Ghz.  Both can have a SSID and a password assigned.
> 
> Should I set the two radio SSID's both to the same name (the old SSID)
> so that I won't have to tediously go around to each WiFi device and set
> new SSID's on each?  The "Tech Support" fellow I just queried
> recommended setting each to a different name, but use the same password
> on each.  For instance, if my old WiFi router was broadcasting SSID
> "EliasWyatt" then my new router should be set with "EliasWyatt 2.4Ghz"
> and "EliasWyatt 5.0Ghz".
> 
> Right now I've got it set up with the same SSID for both radios, and
> everything seems to be fine.

Was your old router only 2.4 GHz? If so, I would set the 2.4 GHz radio in
your new router to the same name and then set the 5.0 GHz radio to the
same name with "5" appended.

That way, you don't have to do anything to keep the devices working the
way they were. When you want to move things from 2.4 GHz to 5.0 GHz, all
you need to do is add the "5" to the SSID expected by the device you want
to move.


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Re: [MBZ] OT: WiFi radio / SSID question

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Even if it was set to the old network name you will still have to probably 
reconnect and setup things to connect to it. I call mine 24 and 5 with 
the same password. I believe you are supposed to reserve the 5.0 for streaming 
devices and connect normal things to the 2.4. Not sure it makes any difference 
though

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> On Dec 13, 2016, at 9:51 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Ok WiFi gurus, riddle me this.
> 
> I have a new WiFi router.  It has listed in the WiFi set-up two radios, 2.4
> Ghz and 5.0 Ghz.  Both can have a SSID and a password assigned.
> 
> Should I set the two radio SSID's both to the same name (the old SSID) so
> that I won't have to tediously go around to each WiFi device and set new
> SSID's on each?  The "Tech Support" fellow I just queried recommended
> setting each to a different name, but use the same password on each.  For
> instance, if my old WiFi router was broadcasting SSID "EliasWyatt" then my
> new router should be set with "EliasWyatt 2.4Ghz" and "EliasWyatt 5.0Ghz".
> 
> Right now I've got it set up with the same SSID for both radios, and
> everything seems to be fine.
> -
> Max
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Re: [MBZ] OT wifi signal - was: old CRT monitor repair

[Fmiser]

 Larry T wrote:

 In my case I need go from upper
 left Bedroom/office to the  garage at lower right.  around
 50'-60'   I get occasional connection on my Dell Laptop but
 it's very spotty.  Don't know how to boost the power or
 reception ability

Build a reflector for your antenna from cardboard and foil.
http://www.freeantennas.com/projects/Ez-10/

Or a really fancy one
http://orinet-semarang.blogspot.com/2009/05/homemade-3d-corner-reflector-antenna.html

This works by shifting the pattern - that is, taking away
coverage from one direction and giving it to another direction.

Lots of wifi antenna stuff
http://www.seattlewireless.net/AntennaHowTo

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Re: [MBZ] OT - WiFi

[Hans Neureiter]

The connection is fine. I am seeing a fluctuation in signal strength.

On Sat, Sep 3, 2011 at 6:04 PM, Hendrik  Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote:

 Perhaps try and hook your computer directly into the modem with a cable to
 see if the wireless router is the problem or the modem.

 Hendrik


 Hans Neureiter wrote:

 The network is secure; WAP, MAC filtering, SSID broadcast disabled.
 The portal (modem, gateway) was furnished by my local phone co.
 No cordless phone, but a wireless raingage and wireless doorbell.
 Ping time goes all over the scale from one minute to the next(15ms to
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Re: [MBZ] OT - WiFi - solution

[Hans Neureiter]

Reset and re-configured modem/router. Changed channel to auto (went from 11
to 6).
Steady max. signal.
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Re: [MBZ] OT - WiFi - solution

[Max Dillon]

Good deal, I forgot about changing the channel. Hope that is a permanent fix.

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Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote:

Reset and re-configured modem/router. Changed channel to auto (went from 11
to 6).
Steady max. signal.
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Re: [MBZ] OT - WiFi

[Rolf]

How many other wireless networks are there? There is only a handful of 
channels out there. Sounds more like you are at the end of your range 
however, perhaps a range extender is in order?


-Rolf

On 9/4/2011 5:41 AM, Hans Neureiter wrote:

The connection is fine. I am seeing a fluctuation in signal strength.

On Sat, Sep 3, 2011 at 6:04 PM, Hendrik  Fayheni...@ozemail.com.auwrote:


Perhaps try and hook your computer directly into the modem with a cable to
see if the wireless router is the problem or the modem.

Hendrik


Hans Neureiter wrote:


The network is secure; WAP, MAC filtering, SSID broadcast disabled.
The portal (modem, gateway) was furnished by my local phone co.
No cordless phone, but a wireless raingage and wireless doorbell.
Ping time goes all over the scale from one minute to the next(15ms to
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Re: [MBZ] OT - WiFi - solution

[Hans Neureiter]

Yep. At least untill another new kid comes on the block.
Really don't know what Auto does,but it picked a channel that works.

On Sun, Sep 4, 2011 at 8:13 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote:

 Good deal, I forgot about changing the channel. Hope that is a permanent
 fix.

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 Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote:

 Reset and re-configured modem/router. Changed channel to auto (went from 11
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 Steady max. signal.
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Re: [MBZ] OT - WiFi

[Max Dillon]

Possible, if you have not set up any security. The wireless router may be 
keeping a log of who has been logging in.

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Hendrik  Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote:

I was going to ask if someone might be patching into the wifi?

Hendrik
who has wifi and likes it

Tim C wrote:
 On Sep 2, 2011, at 6:48 AM, Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote:

 
 Lately my wireless connetion goes erradically from very good to very low
 and back.
 Nothing changed in my house, though.
 

 If you are having a software reset in the access point it can flap the
 driver fast enough for you not to lose association. In other words,
 don't discount the router and/or its power supply. For a quick test,
 open a command prompt and issue:
 ping -t google.com
 and leave it running for a while (a few minutes at least). If it is
 the AP resetting internally it will likely be dropping pings in an
 obvious pattern. If not, you can run around the house and see if the
 ping times get worse as you get closer to something.

 I am assuming you only have one AP, and there are no neighbors who
 have the same AP name (SSID).

 Best,
 -Tim
 also curious what kind of access point/router it is


 


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Re: [MBZ] OT - WiFi

[Hans Neureiter]

The network is secure; WAP, MAC filtering, SSID broadcast disabled.
The portal (modem, gateway) was furnished by my local phone co.
No cordless phone, but a wireless raingage and wireless doorbell.
Ping time goes all over the scale from one minute to the next(15ms to
240ms).

On Sat, Sep 3, 2011 at 5:56 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote:

 Possible, if you have not set up any security. The wireless router may be
 keeping a log of who has been logging in.

 Max
 --
  Hendrik  Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote:

 I was going to ask if someone might be patching into the wifi?

 Tim C wrote:
  If you are having a software reset in the access point it can flap the
  driver fast enough for you not to lose association. In other words,
  don't discount the router and/or its power supply. For a quick test,
  open a command prompt and issue:
  ping -t google.com
  and leave it running for a while (a few minutes at least). If it is
  the AP resetting internally it will likely be dropping pings in an
  obvious pattern. If not, you can run around the house and see if the
  ping times get worse as you get closer to something.
 
  I am assuming you only have one AP, and there are no neighbors who
  have the same AP name (SSID).
 
  Best,
  -Tim
  also curious what kind of access point/router it is
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Re: [MBZ] OT - WiFi

[Max Dillon]

How old is it? The cheaper wireless routers, which is typically what a 
telephone company will provide, only live a few years. You can replace it with 
similar quality for half the cost, and configure it to work with their network.

Max


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Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote:

The network is secure; WAP, MAC filtering, SSID broadcast disabled.
The portal (modem, gateway) was furnished by my local phone co.
No cordless phone, but a wireless raingage and wireless doorbell.
Ping time goes all over the scale from one minute to the next(15ms to
240ms).

On Sat, Sep 3, 2011 at 5:56 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote:

 Possible, if you have not set up any security. The wireless router may be
 keeping a log of who has been logging in.

 Max
 --
 Hendrik  Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote:

 I was going to ask if someone might be patching into the wifi?

 Tim C wrote:
  If you are having a software reset in the access point it can flap the
  driver fast enough for you not to lose association. In other words,
  don't discount the router and/or its power supply. For a quick test,
  open a command prompt and issue:
  ping -t google.com
  and leave it running for a while (a few minutes at least). If it is
  the AP resetting internally it will likely be dropping pings in an
  obvious pattern. If not, you can run around the house and see if the
  ping times get worse as you get closer to something.
 
  I am assuming you only have one AP, and there are no neighbors who
  have the same AP name (SSID).
 
  Best,
  -Tim
  also curious what kind of access point/router it is
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Re: [MBZ] OT - WiFi

[Hendrik Fay]

Perhaps try and hook your computer directly into the modem with a cable 
to see if the wireless router is the problem or the modem.


Hendrik

Hans Neureiter wrote:

The network is secure; WAP, MAC filtering, SSID broadcast disabled.
The portal (modem, gateway) was furnished by my local phone co.
No cordless phone, but a wireless raingage and wireless doorbell.
Ping time goes all over the scale from one minute to the next(15ms to
240ms).

  

  



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Re: [MBZ] OT - WiFi

[Dan Penoff]

Hans,

How about a microwave or a cordless phone?

Depending on the type of access point you have, devices like these can 
interfere with a wireless signal.

Dan

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 and back.
 Nothing changed in my house, though.
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Re: [MBZ] OT - WiFi

[Tim C]

On Sep 2, 2011, at 6:48 AM, Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote:

 Lately my wireless connetion goes erradically from very good to very low
 and back.
 Nothing changed in my house, though.

If you are having a software reset in the access point it can flap the
driver fast enough for you not to lose association.  In other words,
don't discount the router and/or its power supply.  For a quick test,
open a command prompt and issue:
ping -t google.com
and leave it running for a while (a few minutes at least).  If it is
the AP resetting internally it will likely be dropping pings in an
obvious pattern.  If not, you can run around the house and see if the
ping times get worse as you get closer to something.

I am assuming you only have one AP, and there are no neighbors who
have the same AP name (SSID).

Best,
-Tim
also curious what kind of access point/router it is

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Re: [MBZ] OT - WiFi

[Hendrik Fay]

I was going to ask if someone might be patching into the wifi?

Hendrik
who has wifi and likes it

Tim C wrote:

On Sep 2, 2011, at 6:48 AM, Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote:

  

Lately my wireless connetion goes erradically from very good to very low
and back.
Nothing changed in my house, though.



If you are having a software reset in the access point it can flap the
driver fast enough for you not to lose association.  In other words,
don't discount the router and/or its power supply.  For a quick test,
open a command prompt and issue:
ping -t google.com
and leave it running for a while (a few minutes at least).  If it is
the AP resetting internally it will likely be dropping pings in an
obvious pattern.  If not, you can run around the house and see if the
ping times get worse as you get closer to something.

I am assuming you only have one AP, and there are no neighbors who
have the same AP name (SSID).

Best,
-Tim
also curious what kind of access point/router it is


  



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