Need to split off to [2] computers [wired], please help

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Crackles McFarly

I have one router connected to the cable modem and then to my
computer. I have another computer which cannot receive a strong enough
signal to work.

How can I connected, wired, to that other computer??

What about just using the coax? Is their such a card?

Looking for a cheap but useful solution.

Thanks folks.
 
if you have a router how many connections does it have??? from cable modem
to router to computer(S)....most routers have more than one connection for
this purpose.
peter
 
The router has 4 ports, one being used for this main computer leaving
3 open slots.

It's 50+ feet away. Do I need to run 50 feet of Cat 5e to the other
computer's ethernet card?

Am I even close to understanding this?


thanks
 
Crackles McFarly said:
I have one router connected to the cable modem and then to my
computer. I have another computer which cannot receive a strong enough
signal to work.

How can I connected, wired, to that other computer??

What about just using the coax? Is their such a card?

Looking for a cheap but useful solution.

Thanks folks.
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Well a good long length of ethernet cable should do it. You can buy like
100' lengths with connectors on it already. If you need a longer run, you
can buy ethernet cable in bulk or bulk rolls, plus a couple connectors and a
crimping tool. (see below) -Dave

http://www.outletpc.com/c0279.html
 
I'll have to make this wired. It's 52 feet away and gets 60kbps
download speed which is horrible.

Now I have to go under the house and lay 50+ feet of ethernet cat 5e
cable.

This sucks so very much.
 
I'll have to make this wired. It's 52 feet away and gets 60kbps download
speed which is horrible.

Now I have to go under the house and lay 50+ feet of ethernet cat 5e
cable.

This sucks so very much.
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52ft is nothing. Either under the house or through the attic which is
easier? Or if it's only 52ft you could run it outside beside the
CableTV wire though you'd should use shielded wiring. The max length
without a hub/repeater is 100meters of ethernet.
 
52ft is nothing. Either under the house or through the attic which is
easier? Or if it's only 52ft you could run it outside beside the
CableTV wire though you'd should use shielded wiring. The max length
without a hub/repeater is 100meters of ethernet.
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It's a D-Link 614+ wireless router and a D-link dwl 520+ wireless
card. I cannot receive the signal worth a crap over this 52 foot
distance. It's broadband cable and the speed is the same as 3x 56k
phone line right now, horrible speeds compared to my part which is
wired directly.

Should I buy a new card or router or both?

Can someone suggest a new wireless adapter that has excellent
reception?

I really don't want to run wires if possible.

anyone?????
 
It's a D-Link 614+ wireless router and a D-link dwl 520+ wireless
card. I cannot receive the signal worth a crap over this 52 foot
distance. It's broadband cable and the speed is the same as 3x 56k
phone line right now, horrible speeds compared to my part which is
wired directly.

Should I buy a new card or router or both?

Can someone suggest a new wireless adapter that has excellent
reception?

I really don't want to run wires if possible.

anyone?????
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Hi,

Have you tried changing the channel that the 614+ is using from the
default? Perhaps something is interfering with the signal.

Also, have you either moving the location of the router, and/or, trying
different positions for the antennas?

There's a newsgroup, alt.internet.wireless, that has a lot of people who
are very knowledgeable about wireless. You might try posting there
about trying to optimize or improve reception.

Jim
 
Hi,

Have you tried changing the channel that the 614+ is using from the
default? Perhaps something is interfering with the signal.
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To my knowledge this router has no option to change the channels.
If you know then please tell me how.
Also, have you either moving the location of the router, and/or, trying
different positions for the antennas?
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Yes I've tried to move all those things you mentioned and it didn't
help.
There's a newsgroup, alt.internet.wireless, that has a lot of people who
are very knowledgeable about wireless. You might try posting there
about trying to optimize or improve reception.

Jim
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I'll check out that NG, thanks for your help.
 
To my knowledge this router has no option to change the channels.
If you know then please tell me how.
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Hi,

Umm. It's in the manual, pg. 11 in the PDF I just downloaded:

"Channel

Indicates the channel setting for the DI-614+. By default the
channel is set to 6. The Channel can be changed to fit the
channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize
the wireless network.

Auto Scan

Click the check box to enable Auto Scan. Enabling this will allow
the device to detect the best wireless channel to use."

Jim
 
Hi,

Umm. It's in the manual, pg. 11 in the PDF I just downloaded:

"Channel

Indicates the channel setting for the DI-614+. By default the
channel is set to 6. The Channel can be changed to fit the
channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize
the wireless network.

Auto Scan

Click the check box to enable Auto Scan. Enabling this will allow
the device to detect the best wireless channel to use."

Jim
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OMG that worked!

It was, and I calculated this, a 97% INCREASE in speed!
WOW~!

Thank you so very much!!!!!!
 
Crackles said:
OMG that worked!

It was, and I calculated this, a 97% INCREASE in speed!
WOW~!

Thank you so very much!!!!!!
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Hi,

You're welcome. I'm glad this helped you.

Now that it's working better, you might want to try different channels,
and different locations for the router, to try to optimize bandwidth.

Also, I don't know about the DI-614+, but sometimes, if you have a
cordless phone, that can interfere with the WIFI signal when the phone
is in use, so that is something else to be aware of. Again, the folks
on alt.internet.wireless are very knowledgeable about this stuff
(including placement/location and channels, etc.).

Jim
 
ohaya said:
Hi,

You're welcome. I'm glad this helped you.

Now that it's working better, you might want to try different channels,
and different locations for the router, to try to optimize bandwidth.

Also, I don't know about the DI-614+, but sometimes, if you have a
cordless phone, that can interfere with the WIFI signal when the phone
is in use, so that is something else to be aware of. Again, the folks
on alt.internet.wireless are very knowledgeable about this stuff
(including placement/location and channels, etc.).

Jim
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Hi,

BTW, the reason for my suggestions above is that I think that if you
were just getting ~56kbps previously, you should be able to get way
better than a 97% improvement in speed. That's only ~110kbps, right?

Also, re. location, the reason that is important is because, depending
on the router/access point design, some of them broadcast better in a
certain direction (i.e., either upwards or downwards), plus you have to
take obstructions (e.g., walls, etc.) into consideration.

Jim
 
Crackles said:
To my knowledge this router has no option to change the channels.
If you know then please tell me how.
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ftp://ftp.dlink.com/Gateway/di614+_revB1/Manual/DI-614+_manual_06292005.zip

Read page 10 onward. You can change the channel easily.
 
ohaya said:
Hi,

BTW, the reason for my suggestions above is that I think that if you
were just getting ~56kbps previously, you should be able to get way
better than a 97% improvement in speed. That's only ~110kbps, right?

Also, re. location, the reason that is important is because, depending
on the router/access point design, some of them broadcast better in a
certain direction (i.e., either upwards or downwards), plus you have to
take obstructions (e.g., walls, etc.) into consideration.

Jim
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Does this router allow for attachment of a different antenna such as a
directional antenna?

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ftp://ftp.dlink.com/Gateway/di614+_revB1/Manual/DI-614+_manual_06292005.zip

Read page 10 onward. You can change the channel easily.
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Instead of using a Static channel # I set it to auto-scan for the
strongest signal.

It was a 100% fix.

thanks folks.
 
It's a D-Link 614+ wireless router and a D-link dwl 520+ wireless card.
I cannot receive the signal worth a crap over this 52 foot distance.
It's broadband cable and the speed is the same as 3x 56k phone line
right now, horrible speeds compared to my part which is wired directly.

Should I buy a new card or router or both?

Can someone suggest a new wireless adapter that has excellent reception?

I really don't want to run wires if possible.

anyone?????
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Really?? the topic thread talks about wired PCs and you asked about
wiring underneath. Wireless is another solution.
 
Really?? the topic thread talks about wired PCs and you asked about
wiring underneath. Wireless is another solution.
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First, the new Wireless N spec will likely give you better bandwidth at longer
distances. However, because different mfgrs interpreted the draft IEEE 802.1N
spec differently, you need to stay with the same mfgr's router and wireless
cards to ensure best performance. Linksys and Netgear tend to perform better
than other brands, according to reviews and experience.

However, Wireless N is more expensive than Wireless G, and the final spec will
not be out until spring. Unless the gear you buy is guaranteed flash upgradable
to the final spec, don't invest a lot of $$ in it.

Another solution, depending on your specific geometry, is a repeater or range
expander for your current setup. If you have access to a spot in the 25-30'
range from the router and the remote computer, this may be a cheaper solution.

Finally, if you happen to have a 2.4 GHz cordless phone setup, get rid of it.
They play havoc with wireless LANs!
 
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