John asks…
Wireless Repeating Question?
heres the deal:
I have a netgear wgr614v9. I know that it has a wireless repeating function. Currently it is the only router i have so, of corse, its the base station. It is currently on one side of my apt. and signal is strong throughout the apt.
What i want to do is set up a wireless repeater (i was thinking the same wgr614v9 model) on the far side of my apt to project a strong signal, approximately 60ft across a parking lot, into a small building.
What i need to know is:
Would this set up (two wgr614v9's) work?
What kind of antenna would be most effective? (directional, can-tenna, etc)
Any other pertinent thoughts that could help?
is i stated in the second sentence:
"I know that it has a wireless repeating function."
netgear answers:
Thats not the correct way to do this. First of all, most routers do NOT have a wireless repeater mode, those are usually in wireless access points or range extenders. If you are trying to get a signal to another building, thes best way would be to have an access point that has "bridge or client mode capabilities". Your router that is currently sending out a wireless signal would be picket up by the access point in the other building, where you could then connect a switch to the access point in the other building to receive internet access. They sell both indoor and outdoor antennas online, the bigger the antenna, obviously the more RF will be sent out for farther distance. Hope that helps
Joseph asks…
How do I get the best wireless connection for my xbox 360 slim?
I'm having a hard time with the wireless connection on my xbox 360 S. I'm able to connect to xbox live just fine. My only problem with the connection is that my xbox isn't getting the full connection that is should be getting and it's causing it to lag and slow down a bit when I'm playing online matches with other people. I look at the internet connection meter on my xbox 360 S and I'm getting only 3 out of 4 bars on it so it's doing alright sorta but still not getting full connection. I know it's not my internet speed because I have road runner turbo and I know it's not my router because I have a netgear N300 dual band router (model WNDR3300). My router and xbox 360 S is both on the opposite side of the house and I have no way possible of being able to move either of them. Plus, my xbox 360 S isn't the only online device in the house either. I was told that a wireless N repeater would work fine to help the connection better and that I should also portforward my xbox 360 S. I don't know what portforwarding is. Would it help if I got a wireless N repeater? Also, can someone explain to me what portforwarding is and how to do it? Thanks a bunch!!
netgear answers:
Keep the 360 away from any other major electronics except itself.
William asks…
How to extend my wireless network?
I currently have a Netgear WGR614v6 (http://www.netgear.com/Products/RoutersandGateways/WirelessGRouters/WGR614.aspx) in my house. My buddies and I use my Xbox 360 and the Xbox wireless adapter to connect to this access point - however, we play in my garage (don't ask why) which is probably 200 - 250 feet away from the access point.
Our online games are lagging bad. Is there a way to extend the network wirelessly. The only thing that makes this difficult is that if we set up a wireless repeater we would be sacrificing a lot of bandwidth.
If the above is not possible, is there a router that would be able to give my xbox a fast enough connection that I could play online?
Ok, let me clarify. Running a cable is not an option. I am looking for a fix that will cost less than $50.
Moving my router will not help. I cannot put anything any closer. They AP and the Xbox are in 2 different buildings with a large distance between. I am looking for something that I could possibly plug into my router and set on the same desk to give me more range.
netgear answers:
Move the router away from walls, out in the open. Make sure it is not next to any large metal structures.
Try changing the channel on your router, making sure it doesn't conflict with any portable phones or other such devices. Maybe even turn off your 2.4ghz portable phones or devices.
Get a high gain antenna.
Make a homebrew antenna: http://www.viddler.com/explore/babblin5/videos/7/
Get a wireless repeater. I don't think the bandwidth reduction will be that bad.
If the wireless router has a wired port, or you have wired hub, switch or router, you could run a cable. The length you need isn't a problem for the cable, but a poor hub/switch/router might not push it that far reliably.
Paul asks…
Wireless networks help...?
Just a couple of questions if I need clearing up.
I have an old wanadoo livebox and have a 802.11g/b wireless connection to my PC. The USB adapter I am using is a Edimax something-or-other with a screw on aerial, and is 802.11G. I am with the ISP orange and have 2mb connection (I think(could be higher)). The livebox is only downstairs - the room right under mine- and sometimes the connection is good to O.K but it fluctuates wildly and most of the time it is poor with worse rates than dial-up. I have done numerous speed tests and it never exceeds 1mbs download speed.
I was wondering if anybody knows why this would be happening.
Also if I got a Netgear wirless-N USB adapter would it connect to my old router (livebox) and would it make a difference. As too would a repeater make and difference? and does any body know any good ones that would connect with the livebox.
Many Thanks as it is REALLY annoying me.
...Ash...
netgear answers:
If its good sometimes and not others I would suspect an interference issue. Try a different channel! Most routers ship with either channel 1, 6 or 11 as the default. If something is interfering just switching may solve the issue period. If you are on channel 1, try 11, on 6 try 1 or 11, then try the ones in between. (1,6,11 will overlap with the other channels but the others are still fully usable, the strongest signal wins!) You can change the channel by just logging on to the router and wireless settings.
If that isn't the issue, just try a better antenna on the router. There are several higher gain antennas made for them and they will increase the coverage area.
Shifting to N is also an option BUT the router and card have to change for it to do any good.
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