Q. Can I get a wireless router for my room to make the signal stronger for online play and if I can what wireless router do you recommend that is quality but not to expensive?
A. The Linksys WRT160N is good, but since you are gaming, the D-Link routers with ubicom CPUs have the best QoS because it is all automatic and effective. QoS will prioritize upstream packets from your LAN to your modem, so gaming has priority over any computer with P2P. If you play any online games, QoS is a must because it really reduces headaches.
The D-Link DIR-625 is the cheapest router with that CPU but is great. The Linksys routers have QoS but it is all manual and you need to configure TCP/UDP ports for each different game you play which is quite annoying for console games as port numbers are not always documented.
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/content/view/30409/96/
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/content/view/30387/96/
I'd really recommend a wireless repeater or ethernet bridge with a long cable instead of replacing your router. THe best ones are actually build yourself and it is easy.
For 802.11g, the Linksys WRT54GL (not WRT54G or WRT54GS) is the best option.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124190
Then flash with DD-WRT (or tomato) firmware and create a Repeater Bridge in the DD-WRT setup.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124190
Add a Virtual Interface for the repeater and give it a new SSID and WPA2-PSK AES passphrase. THen enter in the SSID and WPA/WEP key of your base router and it should setup the bridge.
Guide for Repeater
http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Repeater_Bridge
Position the repeater mid way between the PS3 and base router, then connect to the repeater SSID from the PS3.
Or you can use a wireless ethernet bridge with a longer cable. Note the Repeater bridge will also bridge the repeater's ethernet ports to the base station so it is essentially a repeater + a wireless ethernet bridge, but the DD-WRT setup for a Wireless bridge requires fewer steps to setup.
Guide for Ethernet Bridge
http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Wireless_Bridge
You can also buy a powerline adapter with or without 802.11g WAP extended. These are more expensive and have lower bandwidth and mixed reviews. They do works but with varied results
http://www.dlink.ca/products/?sec=1&pid=533
http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking/PowerlineWirelessAccessPoints.aspx
http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking/PowerlineEthernetAdapters.aspx
The best Ideal option is a new simultaneous dual band 802.11n router with a simultaneous dual band 802.11n ethernet bridge.
For a store bought Ethernet Bridge, the Linksys WGA600N is the best option with a Linksys WRT610N router. It supports simultaneous dual band 802.11n, which is great.
It is likely too expensive. THe repeater idea should work just fine IF your base router is good.
The D-Link DIR-625 is the cheapest router with that CPU but is great. The Linksys routers have QoS but it is all manual and you need to configure TCP/UDP ports for each different game you play which is quite annoying for console games as port numbers are not always documented.
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/content/view/30409/96/
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/content/view/30387/96/
I'd really recommend a wireless repeater or ethernet bridge with a long cable instead of replacing your router. THe best ones are actually build yourself and it is easy.
For 802.11g, the Linksys WRT54GL (not WRT54G or WRT54GS) is the best option.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124190
Then flash with DD-WRT (or tomato) firmware and create a Repeater Bridge in the DD-WRT setup.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124190
Add a Virtual Interface for the repeater and give it a new SSID and WPA2-PSK AES passphrase. THen enter in the SSID and WPA/WEP key of your base router and it should setup the bridge.
Guide for Repeater
http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Repeater_Bridge
Position the repeater mid way between the PS3 and base router, then connect to the repeater SSID from the PS3.
Or you can use a wireless ethernet bridge with a longer cable. Note the Repeater bridge will also bridge the repeater's ethernet ports to the base station so it is essentially a repeater + a wireless ethernet bridge, but the DD-WRT setup for a Wireless bridge requires fewer steps to setup.
Guide for Ethernet Bridge
http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Wireless_Bridge
You can also buy a powerline adapter with or without 802.11g WAP extended. These are more expensive and have lower bandwidth and mixed reviews. They do works but with varied results
http://www.dlink.ca/products/?sec=1&pid=533
http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking/PowerlineWirelessAccessPoints.aspx
http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking/PowerlineEthernetAdapters.aspx
The best Ideal option is a new simultaneous dual band 802.11n router with a simultaneous dual band 802.11n ethernet bridge.
For a store bought Ethernet Bridge, the Linksys WGA600N is the best option with a Linksys WRT610N router. It supports simultaneous dual band 802.11n, which is great.
It is likely too expensive. THe repeater idea should work just fine IF your base router is good.
Internet doesn't work when router is connected to it
Q. When my modem is connected directly to my computer my Internet works but when I connect router to modem Internet stops working?!?
Model Number:WRT160N
Manufacturer:Linksys
Model Number:WRT160N
Manufacturer:Linksys
A. what you think you just plugg it in and you have internet ???
it has to be configured . read the manual
it has to be configured . read the manual
Vonage/Linksys Password?
Q. I don't know what my wifi password is. My father forgot it and I'm trying to figure out what i can do. We have a Linksys WRT160N V3 router if it matters. I try going to our I.P. address but it takes me to the Vonage login screen. It says the Username is router but my father has forgotten the password. What should i do?
A. 1. On the back of the router there is a small RESET button. Use a pen to press and hold it down for at least 30 seconds. This will reset your router's configuration to the factory defaults.
2. Now type this into your web browser and hit enter: http://192.168.1.1
3. If it asks for the username/password: Refer to your router's manual to find it. By default, the username is "admin" and the password is "admin" (no quotes).
4. At the top of the router configuration page, click the "Wireless" tab then underneath that the "Wireless Security" sub-tab.
5. Select your preferred wireless security mode from the drop-down box that appears: WEP, WPA Personal/Enterprise, WPA2 Personal/Enterprise.
6. Type in your desired password and click the "Save Settings" button at the bottom.
7. At the top, click the "Administration" tab then the "Management" sub-tab. In the "Router Password" box, type in your desired password (this password will need to be entered when attempting to access http://192.168.1.1) then re-enter to confirm. Scroll down and click the "Save Settings" button at the bottom again.
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OPTIONAL:
The WRT160N V3 comes with faulty firmware that will cause slowdowns and disconnections. I recommend you download the newest firmware v3.0.03 here:
http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/lbc/WRT160N
1. Click the "Downloads" tab, select "Version 3.0" from the drop-down box, and click Download.
2. After the download, upgrade your router by going to the "Administration" tab then the "Firmware Upgrade" sub-tab on the router's configuration page.
3. From there, click the "Browse" or "Choose File" button, open the .bin firmware file you just downloaded, and click "Start to Upgrade".
Hope this helped.
2. Now type this into your web browser and hit enter: http://192.168.1.1
3. If it asks for the username/password: Refer to your router's manual to find it. By default, the username is "admin" and the password is "admin" (no quotes).
4. At the top of the router configuration page, click the "Wireless" tab then underneath that the "Wireless Security" sub-tab.
5. Select your preferred wireless security mode from the drop-down box that appears: WEP, WPA Personal/Enterprise, WPA2 Personal/Enterprise.
6. Type in your desired password and click the "Save Settings" button at the bottom.
7. At the top, click the "Administration" tab then the "Management" sub-tab. In the "Router Password" box, type in your desired password (this password will need to be entered when attempting to access http://192.168.1.1) then re-enter to confirm. Scroll down and click the "Save Settings" button at the bottom again.
-----------------------
OPTIONAL:
The WRT160N V3 comes with faulty firmware that will cause slowdowns and disconnections. I recommend you download the newest firmware v3.0.03 here:
http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/lbc/WRT160N
1. Click the "Downloads" tab, select "Version 3.0" from the drop-down box, and click Download.
2. After the download, upgrade your router by going to the "Administration" tab then the "Firmware Upgrade" sub-tab on the router's configuration page.
3. From there, click the "Browse" or "Choose File" button, open the .bin firmware file you just downloaded, and click "Start to Upgrade".
Hope this helped.
Linksys wrt160N problem?
Q. I bought linksys 160N last night but there is a problem as when i turn on the router, sometimes the lights turn on but sometimes don't and when lights didn't turn on, there is a very tiny sound comes out of router. Also i got DC a lot. please help me out
A. My solution:
- only use the linksys wrt160N as an accespoint : don't use the internet port on the router !!!
ONLY USE THE Ethernet ports (1, 2, 3, 4) for ALL your network traffic
- disable DHCPserver on the wrt160N
The DHCP server/internetport causes the problems on the wrt160n, so the router dropped the wired/wireless internetconnection).
The DHCP server on the modem/router works good, "he is the boss in your network" : disable the dhcp-server on the linksys wrt160N, it can conlict anymore and don't want to be the boss anymore in your network.
One DHCP-boss in your network is enough
Setup:
router ip = 192.168.1.9
DHCP server --> disabled (don't forget !!)
Wireless: Manual
BASIC WIRELESS SETTING :
network mode = Wireless-G only ( my laptop has G ... and no N)
Networkname (SSID) = PIETJE&puk (example)
standard channel = 11 - 2.462GHZ (no conflicts with my DECTphone anymore)
SSID broadcast = disabled
WIRELESS MACFILTER (OPTIONAL) : ENABLED
access restictions= permit PC's ....
mac adres list = < wireless macadres laptop/pc >
administration:
router password = THis&4evER (example of strong password )
(wireless)remote access = disabled
- only use the linksys wrt160N as an accespoint : don't use the internet port on the router !!!
ONLY USE THE Ethernet ports (1, 2, 3, 4) for ALL your network traffic
- disable DHCPserver on the wrt160N
The DHCP server/internetport causes the problems on the wrt160n, so the router dropped the wired/wireless internetconnection).
The DHCP server on the modem/router works good, "he is the boss in your network" : disable the dhcp-server on the linksys wrt160N, it can conlict anymore and don't want to be the boss anymore in your network.
One DHCP-boss in your network is enough
Setup:
router ip = 192.168.1.9
DHCP server --> disabled (don't forget !!)
Wireless: Manual
BASIC WIRELESS SETTING :
network mode = Wireless-G only ( my laptop has G ... and no N)
Networkname (SSID) = PIETJE&puk (example)
standard channel = 11 - 2.462GHZ (no conflicts with my DECTphone anymore)
SSID broadcast = disabled
WIRELESS MACFILTER (OPTIONAL) : ENABLED
access restictions= permit PC's ....
mac adres list = < wireless macadres laptop/pc >
administration:
router password = THis&4evER (example of strong password )
(wireless)remote access = disabled
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