Hi Adrian, On 21/07/2012, at 12:22 PM, iCloud wrote:
> Thanks Ronni & Daniel > > I have changed the channel to "1" and the signal went up to 75% (varying > between 73% & 78%) and the range went up a notch, the other 2 stations are at > 22% & 23%. Would I be correct in thinking that if I selected channel 2 the > result could be improved even more? No, I don't think it would improve, as I mentioned in a previous email to you: "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." Cheers, Ronni > I will have a look at Netgear next week and see what happens. The more I > get to know about these things the better sport some of these salesmen become. > > On 21/07/2012, at 11:13 AM, Daniel Kerr wrote: > >> Hi Adrian >> >> Definitely go a different channel if others have the same one, it just means >> you're not all "operating in the same space. " >> If I find clients wireless on the same channel as others I tend to change >> theirs to 5, 7 or 8. Not many seem to work in that. >> >> If you're looking at getting a new router definitely go for one that is dual >> band wireless. This means the one router can separate the wireless channels. >> ie computers that are 802.11n capabable go in the 5GHz range and devices >> that are 892.11a/b/g go in the 2.4GHz range. It's the one device but does it >> better. >> Otherwise what happens is if it's not dual band then even if it can handle >> the 5GHz range as soon as an older device joins the whole network slows down >> to 2.4GHz. >> I just recently changed a client over from the older Airport Express to the >> new Airport Express (Dual band) for the exact reason above. Their range kept >> dropping out and slowing, yet most of their machines were all new. But the >> wireless printer wasn't. So it slowed the whole network down. >> We swapped out to the new wireless unit ($119) keeping their same modem and >> their range improved about 150% and faster speeds! >> >> If you're replacing the modem then the ones I tend to recommend for clients >> are Netgear. They work really well and have great back up support. >> Others I've also used or recommended are TP-Link, Belkin and D-Link (though >> D-link tend to be a last resort). Ones I tend to avoid (for personal reasons >> of bad service, bad runs with them) are Netcomm. (and I'd add D-Link in here >> too sometimes lol). >> >> You will pay a bit more for a modem that is Dual Link wireless, but it's >> worth it! >> >> Arrr salespeople - gotta love em. :) I had a similar experience in an Apple >> reseller recently when I urgently needed a USB to Ethernet adapter so rushed >> in to a store to grab one for a job, only to be to advised I was wrong and >> no one made such a thing. (even when I said Apple had been making one for >> years and I know as I've sold them and used them I just needed a second one >> to do a job). I finally got the person to look it up ( and I even gave her >> the part number from my the website that I quickly looked up on my iPhone). >> And sure enough, they did carry them but none in stock as she'd sold the >> last one yesterday. (I couldn't help but laugh). Sorry, I digress..,,lol >> >> But yes, definitely look at one with dual band wireless. Netgear I believe >> it's the N300 or N600 series. DGN3700 or higher I think from memory. >> >> Hope that helps. >> >> Kind regards >> Daniel >> >> Sent from my iPhone 4s >> >> --- >> Daniel Kerr >> MacWizardry >> >> Phone: 0414 795 960 >> Email: <dan...@macwizardry.com.au> >> Web: <http://www.macwizardry.com.au> >> >> ** For Everything Apple ** >> >> On 21/07/2012, at 10:47 AM, iCloud <adrianske...@me.com> wrote: >> >>> Good afternoon Ronni. >>> >>> Sorry to be so long reporting back but I was laid up for a few days. >>> >>> I downloaded iStumble and find that my router is on channel 11 with a >>> signal of 65% (even though it is only 4 meters away), another also on >>> channel 11 at 30% signal and a third at 13%. They are all WAP secure >>> Thompson routers on Bigpond accounts. >>> >>> I have also noticed that the signal throughout the house is very weak in >>> the front rooms, down to 1 bar only. So before I start mucking about with >>> the channels I am wondering if I would be better off getting a new router >>> that has a greater range or getting a range boosting device I have seen at >>> Dick Smiths for about $128. >>> >>> While I have been contemplating the options I have noticed that the iMac >>> has stopped loosing Wi-Fi connection and that it is now playing U-Tube >>> videos without the continuous stalling I was asking about earlier. >>> >>> I am leaning towards a new router with the 5GHz/2.5GHz capability but >>> conversations I have had with salesmen is usually based on their personal >>> experience and i am yet to find one who impressed me as knowing more about >>> than I do, their advice is not always as helpful as it should be, the end >>> result is, choosing which one to purchase is a very hit and miss >>> proposition. Another problem with choosing is the huge price range the >>> come in, and the information printed on the packaging which all seems to >>> say much the same thing in different ways that gives the average punter a >>> lot of meaningless information. >>> >>> If anyone can give me a clue on which one to look at it will be appreciated. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> >>> Adrian Skehan >>> adrianske...@me.com >>> >>> >>> On 15/07/2012, at 8:34 PM, iCloud wrote: >>> >>>> 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> >>> >>> -- 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>
