[ChuckO]

Originally Posted by lightworker888

ChuckO what is a linksys that you use instead of a wireless. What does it allow you to do and can you move your computer around or are you stuck in one room? We are currently using an Apple Express but I was going to leave the dlink wireless down here for the renters. However I don't know how to hook it up and make it wireless. Your system sounds like it might be a good alternative. Any info would be appreciated.

LW888

Ok I had typed a long message an included a link to the device but I cannot include a link. Kinda silly but.....

I thought it was a lynksys but it is actually a NETGear device. POWERLINE HD ETHERNET ADAPTER ... HDX101

It works well you can hook a hub or even a wireless router to it and basically extend your network wireless or wired.

see if this gets through ...

http://www.netgear.com/Products/Powe...rs/HDX101.aspx

[784caroline]

ChuckO

This product sounds interesting but what does this requirement mean ........ Outlets must be electrically connected in order for Powerline devices to provide a network connection between them??

Does this mean they have to be connected on the same circuit....or simply in the same electrical panel box. I have alot of circuits in my house and since my problem is in a new addiiton, this is definintley on a different circuit than the front bedroom. If thats the case Im afraid this is not the answer.

[Vinny]

I had the same problem. I could not use my laptop in the next room or downstairs. Bought a Belkin "N" router and now I can use my laptop all over the house and outside. I even have some Televisions connected to the internet wirelessly now.

It is not so much the N technology but rather the MIMO antenna technology which uses multiple antennas at both the transmitter and receiver. My wife uses N and I use G and reception has improved drastically. I believe that my Belkin has two external antennas and a few more internal ones. We now watch streaming movies with no problems at all from anywhere on my property.

I am not a computer professional and do not pretend to be one.... wait a minute, I am and have been doing this for over 40 years.

[saratogaman]

I had a Linksys wireless router that had range AND operational problems. I called tech support and was told that help is available only for the first 90 days. After that, there is a charge. I had similar problems with another brand when I lived up north.
I now use the phone company's DSL service -- they offer rental of a wireless router for $5 a month, with tech support forever and free replacement if the router goes bad.
Now I know that $5 a month adds up over time, but IMHO it's well worth no hassle and no worries...a small price for the assurance.
As to range, I have no problems. It works throughout the house (even the garage!) and on the lanai and the front porch...5 bars inside, no less than 4 outside.

[Hawkwind]

Another thing to throw into the mix is the position of the external antennas. This willl cause the signal to be horizontally or vertically polarized. You wil want to check your users manual or go online and review a manual so that you have the proper orientation for your installation.

[ChuckO]

Originally Posted by 784caroline

ChuckO

This product sounds interesting but what does this requirement mean ........ Outlets must be electrically connected in order for Powerline devices to provide a network connection between them??

Does this mean they have to be connected on the same circuit....or simply in the same electrical panel box. I have alot of circuits in my house and since my problem is in a new addiiton, this is definintley on a different circuit than the front bedroom. If thats the case Im afraid this is not the answer.

This thing works on all my outlets. You cannot plug it into a surge protector but other than that it works in any outlet in my house. I have a 200 AMP service and it works in any circuit in that panel

[ldj1938]

Originally Posted by 784caroline

WE just added an addition to our home and I want to place my wireless computer in the new addition. However the new addition is in the back of the house where we knocked out a window and created an opening in the "BLOCK" wall. The router (Linksys "G" -- 2 antenna) is locted in the front bedroom and now I can barely get a 10% signal. IS there a booster or any other way to increase the signal.......that goes through a block wall?? Signal is good in the furthest bedroom from the router which is on the other side of the block wall.


I have heard the new "N" router should be something I should be looking at BUT how can I tell if its compatable with my laptop which is using an INTEL PRO/Wireless 3945ABG card? Anyone have any experience with the "N" router and can it help resolve my problem???

I use an ActionTec 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter to connect my TV to my network. I could use wifi, but this is really bullet proof. It carries the signal over the house wiring. I bought mine at buy.com or you could buy them at newegg.com or I think bestbuy might have them. You would need an ethernet jack on your computer and an ethernet cable from the adapter to your computer.

You might try the "N" router, but you should see if the modem in your computer is capable of 1000Kbs. If it is just a "G" modem it will still work, but you won't get the full benefit of the N router. I have a Trendnet 633GR that I bought from Newegg.com and it works fine.

[ldj1938]

Originally Posted by 784caroline

Talk Host

Please explain what you mean by an external Wireless receiver....I am trying to use my 3 year old IBM T-40 laptop to receive a wireless signal from my Linksys Wireless-G 2.4 GHz router Model WRT54G Ver 2.

Do they make BOOSTERS to increase a router signal??

Try this:
Rosewill RNX-N100 IEEE 802.11b/g/n USB2.0 Wireless-N 2.0 Dongle (1T2R) Up to 150Mbps Data Rates/ WPA/WPA2 (AES, 64,128-WEP with shared-key authentication) Cisco CCS V1.0, V2.0 and V3.0 compliant/ Vista/ MAC 1.3/10.4/10.5/10.6 Ready
Available at Newegg for $20. Will replace your internal modem. I have one to trouble shoot computers without a network card. Check it out online at Newegg.com

[rubicon]

I had Century Link DSL and just had COMCAST internet installed . One COMCAST tech told me that my Links about 10 years old was not strong enough and to get a NetGear 300. I went out and purchased a NetGear 600
A second COMCAST tech guy said that all routers have the same frequency and I would not need the NetGear

1. Who is correct?

[Jazzper]

Originally Posted by 784caroline

WE just added an addition to our home and I want to place my wireless computer in the new addition. However the new addition is in the back of the house where we knocked out a window and created an opening in the "BLOCK" wall. The router (Linksys "G" -- 2 antenna) is locted in the front bedroom and now I can barely get a 10% signal. IS there a booster or any other way to increase the signal.......that goes through a block wall?? Signal is good in the furthest bedroom from the router which is on the other side of the block wall.


I have heard the new "N" router should be something I should be looking at BUT how can I tell if its compatable with my laptop which is using an INTEL PRO/Wireless 3945ABG card? Anyone have any experience with the "N" router and can it help resolve my problem???

You might want to check out these 2 links:

• How to improve your wireless network and boost its signal
• Linksys by Cisco - WRE54G Support