Thanks again Ronni, I will report back tomorrow.
Regards, Adrian Skehan adrianske...@me.com On 15/07/2012, at 8:26 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: > Hi Adrian, > > Thanks for the information. Unfortunately from the information you have given > below the Router is only capable of a 802.11b/g - 2.5GHz wireless network. > NOT a Dual-Band 802.11b/g/n - 5GHz - 2.5GHz Wireless Network. > > If this is the case, the only option you have is to perhaps try changing the > Channel from 11- to channel 1 or 6 or 13 which don't overlap, and see if it > makes a difference. > If the channel numbers are 5 or more apart, they don't overlap each other. If > they are less than than 5 apart, they do and you'll get interference. > > You can download iStumbler <http://istumbler.net> which will show any other > wireless Networks (neighbours) within range of your Network and show if they > are using Channel 11. If so you need to select a channel away from 11. > > But, if this problem has only arisen since you updated to OS X 10.7.4 I would > think it is not due to channel or 2.5GHz wireless network; but with the > Wi-Fi driver IO80211Family.kext (version 4.2) that ships with OS X 10.7.4. > Some iMac users have found replacing this .kext file with IO80211Family.kext > (version 4.1.2) which came with OS X 10.7.3 stopped the Wi-Fi drops. > > Test with trying different channels to see if it helps. > > Cheers, > Ronni > Sent from Ronni's iPad > > On 15/07/2012, at 6:55 PM, iCloud <adrianske...@me.com> wrote: > >> Thanks Ronni, >> >> It took me a while to get into the router at http://10.0.0.138. Hopefully >> the following is what you are looking for, I have inserted a ✔ for checked >> boxes and buttons. >> >> >> Wireless Access Point - BigPondD96B52 >> Configuration >> >> Interface Enabled: Yes >> >> Physical Address: 00:24:17:47:A3:8B >> >> Network Name (SSID): BigPondD96B52 >> >> Interface Type: 802.11b/g >> >> Actual Speed: 54 Mbps >> >> Band: 2.4G Hz >> >> Security >> >> Allow New Devices: New stations are allowed (automatically) >> >> Security Mode: WPA-PSK >> >> ______________________________________________ >> Wireless Access Point - BigPondD96B52 >> >> Configuration >> >> Interface Enabled: ✔ >> >> Physical Address: 00:24:17:47:A3:8B >> >> Network Name (SSID): BigPondD96B52 >> >> Interface Type: 802.11b/g >> >> Actual Speed: 54 Mbps >> >> Band: 2.4G Hz >> >> Channel Selection: Manual ✔ (alternative: Automatic) >> >> Region: Europe >> >> Channel: 11 (1 to 13 available) >> >> Allow multicast from Broadband Network: ✔ >> >> Security >> >> Broadcast Network Name: ✔ >> >> Allow New Devices: (New stations are allowed automatically) >> >> Encryption: >> Disabled >> >> Use WEP Encryption >> >> Use WPA-PSK Encryption: ✔ >> >> WPA-PSK Encryption Key: ✔ >> >> WPA-PSK Version: WPA >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Regards, >> >> >> Adrian Skehan >> adrianske...@me.com >> >> >> On 15/07/2012, at 4:30 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: >> >>> Hi Adrian, >>> >>> Without knowing how you have setup your Wireless Network? >>> What are the settings... Is it 802.11b/g/n 5GHz & 2.4GHz? >>> What encryption (Security) are you using (WPA2-PSK Encryption or ?) >>> >>> To access the Thompson Gateway GUI (Graphical User Interface): >>> 1. Open your web browser. >>> 2. Browse to the IP address of your Thomson Gateway (by default: >>> 192.168.1.254). >>> 3. If you have protected your Thomson Gateway with a user name and >>> password, the Thomson Gateway will prompt you to enter these. >>> Enter your user name and password and click OK. >>> 4. The Thomson Gateway GUI appears. >>> >>> On the Home Network Menu click Wireless >>> In the upper-right corner, click Details >>> Under: >>> Configuration- you find the Network Name >>> Security- you can find the encryption >>> Wireless - Configure - Under Configuration you can see the Channel >>> Selection list. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Ronni >>> >>> On 15/07/2012, at 4:00 PM, iCloud wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Ronni, >>>> >>>> Its a Thompson TG 782T >>>> >>>> Default SSID BigPondxxxxxx >>>> Each unit has a unique SSID in the form of BigPondxxxxxx >>>> Multiple SSID >>>> Wireless Distribution System (WDS) compatible >>>> Access point mode >>>> Wireless client mode >>>> Wireless bridge mode >>>> Multipoint bridge mode >>>> Repeater mode >>>> WEP-64bit >>>> WEP-128bit >>>> WEP-256bit >>>> WPA >>>> WPA-PSK >>>> WPA2 >>>> WPA2-PSK >>>> WPS support >>>> 802.1X EAP support >>>> 802.11a (54 Mbps) >>>> 802.11b (11 Mbps) >>>> 802.11b+ (22 Mbps) >>>> 802.11g (54 Mbps) >>>> 802.11g "Super-G" (108Mbps) >>>> Draft 802.11n (Pre-N) >>>> 802.11n (300 Mbps) >>>> Internal antenna(s) 0 >>>> External antenna(s) 1 >>>> External Antenna Removable? >>>> External antenna is fixed but internally it connects using a U.FL or IPX >>>> connector (same as mini PCI wireless cards) >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> >>>> Adrian Skehan >>>> adrianske...@me.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I believe BigPond are still supplying them. This one is 4 or 5 years old >>>> now, should I be looking at replacing it. >>>> >>>> >>>> On 15/07/2012, at 3:00 PM, iCloud wrote: >>>> >>>>> Thanks Ronni >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 15/07/2012, at 2:49 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Adrian, >>>>>> >>>>>> This problem seems to be restricted to iMacs running OS X 10.7.4 >>>>>> >>>>>> Are you connecting to 5GHz Band NOT the 2.4GHz band? >>>>> >>>>> No its Chanel 11(2.4 GHz) >>>>> >>>>>> If you Option Click on the Wi-Fi symbol top of the Desktop Menu. You >>>>>> will see details of the connection Channel & Band etc. >>>>>> >>>>>> Do you have Wi-Fi interface at the top of the list in System Preferences >>>>>> > Network? >>>>> >>>>> Yes its on the top of the list >>>>> >>>>>> Click on the little gear at the bottom next to + & - icons (unlock first >>>>>> if locked), choose Set Service Order. >>>>>> Drag Wi-Fi to the top of the list. Click OK, the Apply >>>>>> >>>>>> What Channel are you connecting to...Have you tried manually setting the >>>>>> Wi-Fi Channel? >>>>> >>>>> No idea of how to go about changing it! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Adrian Skehan >>>>> adrianske...@me.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>> Ronni >>>>>> >>>>>> On 15/07/2012, at 2:11 PM, iCloud wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> I spoke too soon! The problem just occurred while I was in the process >>>>>>> of sending an e-mail. so maybe the sleep mode had nothing to do with it. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Adrian Skehan >>>>>>> adrianske...@me.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 15/07/2012, at 1:43 PM, iCloud wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks again Ronni, I have changed the sleep times and so far so good. >>>>>>>> I'll post back if the problem comes up after an extended sleep period. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Adrian Skehan >>>>>>>> adrianske...@me.com >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 15/07/2012, at 1:06 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hi Adrian, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> What time do you have set for sleep on your iMac... is it 15 Minutes? >>>>>>>>> If so set it to anything else but 15 mins. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 1. Go to System Preferences > Energy Saver > Computer Sleep >>>>>>>>> 2. Set the parameter "computer sleep" to anything you like EXCEPT >>>>>>>>> 15 min. >>>>>>>>> (If you set "computer sleep" back to 15 min. the problem returns) >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> If you had it set at something different or it does not fix the >>>>>>>>> problem, post back. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>>>>> Ronni >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On 15/07/2012, at 12:40 PM, iCloud wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Good afternoon all, >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I have been experiencing an annoying occurrence for a week or more >>>>>>>>>> now and cant find anything in the archive that may help. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Every time my iMac (27" i7 Intel OS X 10.7.4) goes to sleep the >>>>>>>>>> internet drops out in a peculiar way; >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> While the iMac G5, iPhone and iPad connect OK and the router is also >>>>>>>>>> indicating it is connected, on the iMac (27") Mail and Safari do not >>>>>>>>>> have internet connection. The Wi-Fi indicator in the menu bar shows >>>>>>>>>> the computer is connected (4 bars) >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> In System Preferences > Network it shows Wi-Fi is connected, >>>>>>>>>> selecting Assist Me > Diagnosis the indications are; Wi-Fi OK >>>>>>>>>> (green light), Wi-Fi Settings OK (green light), Network Settings OK >>>>>>>>>> (green light), ISP (Red Light), Internet (Red Light) and Server >>>>>>>>>> (Red Light). The Choose network port configuration Wi-Fi is >>>>>>>>>> selected. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Choosing continue > goes to available networks with my network >>>>>>>>>> selected, clicking Continue it then brings ISP, Internet and Server >>>>>>>>>> on line again with the message that the internet appears to be >>>>>>>>>> Working. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Any suggestions on how to fix this will be appreciated. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Adrian Skehan >>>>>>>>>> adrianske...@me.com >>> >>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
