Need Help!
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computernewbie
, Jul 09 2006 12:37 PM
#1
Posted 09 July 2006 - 12:37 PM
#2
Posted 09 July 2006 - 12:49 PM
You again!
I had this problem at my house, too...with the machine in my daughter's room. To solve the problem, I purchased a repeater that uses household wiring to carry the signal. Plugged one unit in near the router and connected it to the router, placed the other one near her bedroom, and bingo! We have excellent wireless signal everywhere in the house.
You might also try placing the router on a high shelf to get it above wiring and plumbing installations in the walls.
wannabe1
I had this problem at my house, too...with the machine in my daughter's room. To solve the problem, I purchased a repeater that uses household wiring to carry the signal. Plugged one unit in near the router and connected it to the router, placed the other one near her bedroom, and bingo! We have excellent wireless signal everywhere in the house.
You might also try placing the router on a high shelf to get it above wiring and plumbing installations in the walls.
wannabe1
#3
Posted 09 July 2006 - 12:51 PM
Just another tip... Try to keep the router away from windows and mirrors if possible. I hear that the radio waves tend to bounce if it's near them.
#4
Posted 09 July 2006 - 12:57 PM
What store or website can I purchase a repeater from...I like the idea of one..
#5
Posted 09 July 2006 - 01:03 PM
Almost any computer or electronics store has them. Radioshack, CompUSA, etc. What type of router do you have? Linksys, Netgear, etc? You might want to stick to the same brand as your router if possible.
#6
Posted 09 July 2006 - 01:06 PM
I have a D-Link router, which I found this product a wireless range extender that looks like a mini router.....But I'm not sure where it goes..
#7
Posted 09 July 2006 - 01:07 PM
Could you please give us a link to the product you have in mind?
#8
Posted 09 July 2006 - 01:11 PM
http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=357 is the link....
#9
Posted 09 July 2006 - 01:14 PM
Try this link: http://support.dlink.....ctid=DWL-G710 Download the product manual, and see if that explains it any better...
#10
Posted 09 July 2006 - 01:15 PM
Oh almost forgot... What is the model of your router? We need to make sure it's compatible
#11
Posted 09 July 2006 - 01:19 PM
DI-524 is model of the router
#12
Posted 09 July 2006 - 01:22 PM
This is the one I picked up at Staples for about $80. I've used it with Netgear, Linksys, and D-Link routers and I can vouch for it's performance on all three. I tried several "extenders" without much success, but using the repeater I have excellent signal strength anywhere in the house. Some claim it is slower than advertised, but I'm seeing consistent 54 MBS performance.
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#13
Posted 09 July 2006 - 01:30 PM
Thanks alot both of you for the advice!!!
Edited by computernewbie, 09 July 2006 - 01:31 PM.
#14
Posted 09 July 2006 - 01:40 PM
We're glad to see that things worked out Come back and see us if you have any more questions
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