Schrodinger
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 09:11 AM |
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Wireless Router
I have been using a BT Voyager 2091 Router for the past 12 months or so and up until about a month ago it was fine, although slow on the wireless
conection at times, now, however, it seems to drop the connection veery frequently and I have had a couple of problems using the USB connection to my
desktop.
I am coming to the conclusion that I need a new router can anybody suggest a good reliable replacement?
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ravingfool
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 09:42 AM |
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l'd recommend pretty much anything by D-Link. l'm running a fairly old router and modem combo which has been going great for more than
2years. my dad has 'recently' gone wireless, and his newer D-Link (with modem built in) has been going strong for about a year. He also
said it was very simple to set up, no more than 5 mins.
Phill
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Catpuss
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 09:53 AM |
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On quick fix may be to just change the wireless channel on your router. I had the same problem when someone near by set up their router and just
caused interferrence.
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Schrodinger
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 10:08 AM |
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Thanks for the suggestions will try the channel for a starter
Keith
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need4speed
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 11:31 AM |
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When picking a channel try sticking to 1, 6 or 11 as they are the only ones that are not interfering with each other if you choose say channel 3 you
will have interference from people using 1 and 6. Wireless LAN can handle other access point on the same frequency much better than interference from
adjacent channels.
Dave
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britishtrident
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| posted on 13/5/07 at 03:54 PM |
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Yes try other channels also if you get another router get one that the aerial unscrews on so you can use a remote aerial even a small one will make a
big difference to both signal strength and quality. I also would recommend D-Link.
For you desktop it is better to use an ethernet connection than a USB -----
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