DSL Router

[munitalP]

Hi all

I have a question regarding networks...

At my home I have...

Desktop connected by LAN (presently) to DSL modem
iPad wireless
My laptop wireless
SWMBO laptop wireless
Wii wireless
Foxtel IQ2 through separate wireless to phone line
iPhone 3GS wireless
Wired monitored alarm system

I have a belkin unit presently, but am experiencing connection issues with wireless, keep loosing signal on SWMBO lap top, also, network grinds darn near to a halt when using desktop, it seems to use all available resources. I have uber fast DSL2, my mobile home phones (cordless) operate at a different frequency than the Internet wireless.

I'm guessing I'm over resourcing the DSL wireless, so looking for any suggestions based on experience on a suitable router/wireless system. I'm getting really frustrated so will be replacing the unit early next week.

Thanks in advance!

 

[nlagalle]

Hi all

I have a question regarding networks...

At my home I have...

Desktop connected by LAN (presently) to DSL modem
iPad wireless
My laptop wireless
SWMBO laptop wireless
Wii wireless
Foxtel IQ2 through separate wireless to phone line
iPhone 3GS wireless
Wired monitored alarm system

I have a belkin unit presently, but am experiencing connection issues with wireless, keep loosing signal on SWMBO lap top, also, network grinds darn near to a halt when using desktop, it seems to use all available resources. I have uber fast DSL2, my mobile home phones (cordless) operate at a different frequency than the Internet wireless.

I'm guessing I'm over resourcing the DSL wireless, so looking for any suggestions based on experience on a suitable router/wireless system. I'm getting really frustrated so will be replacing the unit early next week.

Thanks in advance!

You certainly wouldn't be taxing the WiFi too much with the number of devices you have. I have more than that on mine at home.

However - those wireless phone adaptors for Foxtel - I am not 100% sure what frequency they are on. it could be giving you some interference.

Personally I use and have sold Linksys gear - they work pretty well. Wireless range and speed is dicated in the home based on the walls etc. You have brick walls etc, it kills the strength big time.

where is the current router based in your house? around the middle or at one end?

 

[markis10]

Don't by a Belkin if you are using the connection heavily, most of the home routers are only designed for two PCs and light browsing, something with wireless N is probably going to have a faster processor so it should do the job. This Linksys should do the job, and if it does not DS are happy to take it back

http://****smith.com.au/product/XH1499/linksys-wireless-n-modem-router

 

[tipsy.skipsy]

Foxtel Wireless phone adapters ( no experience with them ) but if from a reputed brand and tried and tested then they should be no problem.

Just a tip before you spend money , disconnect every relevant wire (power , telephone, Ethernet , etc ) for an hour or two , with evertyhing off and then reconnect everything starting with the wired stuff first ie. Phone line to the ADSL2+ modem and so on and so forth.

If that does not work , then Maybe you should get a Simultaneous Dual Band Wi-Fi Router to attach to your modem.

this the one I use , I know its a Belking but works like a charm with 3 mac book pro's connected , 2 asus netbook's , 1 wireless printer , 2 iphone 4 , 1 iphone 3gs , 1 blackberry bold , 1 ps3 console , 2 ipad's all of this wireless and 1 Desktop wired.

http://dse.com.au/product/XH1397/belkin-playmax-modem-router

Hope this helps.
Cheers.

 

[munitalP]

Nlagalle, the router is presently stationed about 1/2 way down my house, it has low interference from walls/doors

 

[nlagalle]

Nlagalle, the router is presently stationed about 1/2 way down my house, it has low interference from walls/doors

I've got a Linksys you can borrow to test.. If it works I can get one for you.

 

[munitalP]

I've got a Linksys you can borrow to test.. If it works I can get one for you.

Thanks nick, I'll give you a call tomorrow, appreciated!

 

[tuppaware]

The foxtel wireless works on 2.4g but shouldn't be 'sounding off' that much to cause interference. Next thing to check is that you dont have any other wireless phones near the device.

Running Torrent dl/s on any of the devices ? Although I have capped the download limit of torrents I find that the small packets that Torrents downloads makes my old router drop connections. In the end I changed to a more expensive Linksys router.

As someone else suggested also try an isolation test (google it) - then keep adding devices until it fails.

 

[NM]

I assume you are using 802.11b/g at present. Note that if you have one device in the mix that is using 802.11b then all broadcast traffic drops back to b speeds and can affect things. Going to an 802.11n access-point will only help that problem if you can ensure you don't have any 802.11b devices still operating (get them to g or n). Of course newer access-points that support 802.11n are likely to handle the multi-station load better than some older "home use" devices.

I use a Cisco 877W and operate with 3 different SSIDs and typically have at least 10 devices connected wireless in the house (PCs, printers, VoIP phone, TiVo, Blackberry and countless other phones/iPods etc). However, the Cisco 877W is not really what I would classify as a "home" device and configuration is not for the faint hearted or for people unfamiliar with Cisco router configurations. The Linksys is probably a good starting point for most home use requirements.

 

[munitalP]

Update

as of this morning, the only item working on my DSL connection is the desktop which uses a lan cable connection

The wireless has totally gone from the list of connections available. I think my router has just developed a fault and has run out of steam... grrr, its not that old either.

The foxtel wireless works on 2.4g but shouldn't be 'sounding off' that much to cause interference. Next thing to check is that you dont have any other wireless phones near the device.

Running Torrent dl/s on any of the devices ? Although I have capped the download limit of torrents I find that the small packets that Torrents downloads makes my old router drop connections. In the end I changed to a more expensive Linksys router.

As someone else suggested also try an isolation test (google it) - then keep adding devices until it fails.

Yeah, I unplugged all devices then started a basic reinstall to no avail. I dont use torrents. I also specifically purchased house phones at 4.8GHz to avoid interference - this system has worked great till just the last few weeks, with SWMBO's laptop dropping the connection every now and again, to yesterday every few minutes, to today, connection totally gone.

 

[nlagalle]

Update

as of this morning, the only item working on my DSL connection is the desktop which uses a lan cable connection

The wireless has totally gone from the list of connections available. I think my router has just developed a fault and has run out of steam... grrr, its not that old either.



Yeah, I unplugged all devices then started a basic reinstall to no avail. I dont use torrents. I also specifically purchased house phones at 4.8GHz to avoid interference - this system has worked great till just the last few weeks, with SWMBO's laptop dropping the connection every now and again, to yesterday every few minutes, to today, connection totally gone.

You could try performing a factory reset as well as upply any firmware updates.

 

[munitalP]

You could try performing a factory reset as well as upply any firmware updates.

I did that and after working out what my password etc was into the router, went in and followed the set-up wizard, mucked about with a new WEP key etc..

I removed the Foxtel connection (we seldom use the feature), and now it works again...

I am still going to buy a new router today as there was no reason for the system to be working fine for 12 months then just stop - conclusion, the modems kaput.

Thanks for all the good advice

 

[serfty]

I use (non foxtel) 2.4Ghz AV transmitters. I have a D-link Ethernet/WiFi bridged with a Siemens Speedstream ADSL2+ device. It works fine.

Telstra did send me a new 'free' modem/wifi about 13 months ago, but I could only get it working by turning off my AV senders, so it was back to the D-Link.

 

[NM]

I did that and after working out what my password etc was into the router, went in and followed the set-up wizard, mucked about with a new WEP key etc..

Any new router you purchase is likely to support WPA for security. I strongly suggest using WPA with Pre-Shared Key (PSK) and TKIP for your security rather than WEP. WEP is considered to be pretty weak and easily broken.

 

[nlagalle]

I did that and after working out what my password etc was into the router, went in and followed the set-up wizard, mucked about with a new WEP key etc..

I removed the Foxtel connection (we seldom use the feature), and now it works again...

I am still going to buy a new router today as there was no reason for the system to be working fine for 12 months then just stop - conclusion, the modems kaput.

Thanks for all the good advice

You could always try changing the WiFi frequency use either 1 6 or 11.

and as NM said - switch to WPA. Far more secure than WEP.