wireless problem

[Me_No_Money]

quite often when my lappy shows i m connected but i simply cant connect to msn or surfing.Y? i have tried pinging to my default addr and result shows negative.i m using MOL with a linksys wrt54g router. then to solve my prob, i have to off everything and wait 4 10secs then on MOL follow by router then lappy.however, if i connect directly to MOL,every thing is fine.anyone suffering e same prob as me?

 

[ah786786]

Does it disconnect ,got try changing channel?if currently using channel 6,try change to 11......

[Me_No_Money]

my lappy show connected.

how to change channel?

[ah786786]

u got to log on to ur wireless router.....i am not tt sure of the addy...mayB sum1 here noes it?...i has been like 2-3 since i log in there to do my WPA settings...

[Me_No_Money]

i using mac filter not WPA security....

[IvikaRazI]

From what I can see is to try and change Channel in your wireless router first, as what ah786786 said. This is because there maybe someone using the same channel and causes some signal collision.

 

You may want to checkout what channels your neighbours are using and avoid using that channels. By default the Channels set on wireless broadband is 6 (if not wrong). See your wireless router manual on how to change the channel.

[Me_No_Money]

orh ok.i will try again 2nite.its alrdy so fustrating to haf slow connection n yet i haf to power off n on my router now n then.hope changing channel will help.thx.

[ah_tee]

Originally posted by Me_No_Money@January 31, 2007 02:11 pm

quite often when my lappy shows i m connected but i simply cant connect to msn or surfing.Y? i have tried pinging to my default addr and result shows negative.i m using MOL with a linksys wrt54g router. then to solve my prob, i have to off everything and wait 4 10secs then on MOL follow by router then lappy.however, if i connect directly to MOL,every thing is fine.anyone suffering e same prob as me?

 

yes i facing same problem as u, or rather my gf sister

 

spend 2 weeks at her home troubleshooting the same darn router

 

 

in the beginning, its always "limited connectivity", so bery slow connection

 

 

brought my notebook along still same problem, reset the router

 

able to connect but no internet , broughtr the router home, same case, bring to office also same case, bring to my friend home, can use

 

i m unable to explain why, same default settings , but some place can use some place cannot use

 

 

in the end she called starhub, they came n fixed the problem, blame it on her norton antivirus ?

 

i was like huh? dosent make sense to me, cos i m using the same notebook at all the diffeent places,

 

 

well, this was the explanation given

 

anyways, i can only advise u now, to go thru these steps

 

 

 

1. reset the router, if fail

 

2. upgrade the firmware, if still fail

 

3. bring to other place n test, if still fail

 

4. as starhub told her sister, un install ur norton

 

5. go n buy a 2wire wireless router, lol

[Me_No_Money]

Originally posted by ah_tee@February 05, 2007 10:54 am

yes i facing same problem as u, or rather my gf sister

 

spend 2 weeks at her home troubleshooting the same darn router

 

 

in the beginning, its always "limited connectivity", so bery slow connection

 

 

brought my notebook along still same problem, reset the router

 

able to connect but no internet , broughtr the router home, same case, bring to office also same case, bring to my friend home, can use

 

i m unable to explain why, same default settings , but some place can use some place cannot use

 

 

in the end she called starhub, they came n fixed the problem, blame it on her norton antivirus ?

 

i was like huh? dosent make sense to me, cos i m using the same notebook at all the diffeent places,

 

 

well, this was the explanation given

 

anyways, i can only advise u now, to go thru these steps

 

 

 

1. reset the router, if fail

 

2. upgrade the firmware, if still fail

 

3. bring to other place n test, if still fail

 

4. as starhub told her sister, un install ur norton

 

5. go n buy a 2wire wireless router, lol

wah so chim.....

wah ver is e norton ur gf sis using?

starhub told her to uninstall?then no nid to install back arh?

 

wat is 2wire?

[redbeacon]

2wire is this (ugly) all-in-one wireless router, multi-port switch, and ADSL modem provided by Singtel when you sign up for their wireless ADSL plans.

 

http://www.2wire.com/imgs/home/44.jpg

 

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I'll add on to Ah_tee's suggestions:

 

Step #6: Turn off any 2.4GHz cordless phones or transmitting devices

 

Step #7: Bring your wireless-enabled computer close to the access point (trial-and-error step to ensure that your wireless card isn't malfunctioning)

 

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Looking at your replies, I doubt it that Norton can actually degrade a wireless connection on a computer. The only time that it could do so (from my own memory) is when it corrupts itself, messing up every aspect of your Windows operating system, along with your wireless connection -- but this is rare.

 

I can't blame ah_tee 's technicians for blaming Norton Antivirus. They might be 50% right*.

 

* I'm withholding description here for fear that S*arhub might complain to SBF's mods, and then to me saying that I'm insulting their services and helpdesk personnel.

[Me_No_Money]

well, my laptop is only 3-4m away from my router.izzit too far?

i also dun think anti virus software could affect e connection, unless e sites i m visiting could b virus infested.(i think)

 

how much is 2wire?current using MOL.compatible meh?

[Enotsol]

The 2Wire modem is an ADSL modem cum wireless router. There is no uplink port for your cable modem.

 

Anyway 3-4m is not an issue for wireless connections. Typical wireless routers have a practical range of about 20m, just take note there is a blind spot if you are too near the router itself.

 

Sometimes security software like Norton or Zonealarm could cause problems in connections, but it occurs during the connection process when the computer is trying to obtain an IP address from the router. It's because the software blocks a new network connection until you grant the permission.

 

Do check that your wireless connection is not set to power saving mode and play around with the channels like what others have mentioned.

[ah_tee]

Originally posted by Me_No_Money@February 05, 2007 06:34 pm

wah so chim.....

wah ver is e norton ur gf sis using?

starhub told her to uninstall?then no nid to install back arh?

 

wat is 2wire?

i think its 2005 system works

 

they came n did everything without me

[ah_tee]

Originally posted by redbeacon@February 06, 2007 12:41 am

2wire is this (ugly) all-in-one wireless router, multi-port switch, and ADSL modem provided by Singtel when you sign up for their wireless ADSL plans.

 

http://www.2wire.com/imgs/home/44.jpg

 

==========

 

I'll add on to Ah_tee's suggestions:

 

Step #6: Turn off any 2.4GHz cordless phones or transmitting devices

 

Step #7: Bring your wireless-enabled computer close to the access point (trial-and-error step to ensure that your wireless card isn't malfunctioning)

 

==========

 

Looking at your replies, I doubt it that Norton can actually degrade a wireless connection on a computer. The only time that it could do so (from my own memory) is when it corrupts itself, messing up every aspect of your Windows operating system, along with your wireless connection -- but this is rare.

 

I can't blame ah_tee 's technicians for blaming Norton Antivirus. They might be 50% right*.

 

* I'm withholding description here for fear that S*arhub might complain to SBF's mods, and then to me saying that I'm insulting their services and helpdesk personnel.

regarding point 7

 

the WRT54G has 4 Ethernet ports, i have also connect direct, but still no internet

 

 

her WiFi connection is okie, infact its "excellent" but jus no internet, even though the internet LED is lite

 

 

when i connect direct to cable modem its okie

 

 

why i say the explanation dun make sense, is because, i brought my notebook to all the test sites

 

 

my home- same case, excellent strength but no internet

 

my office, 2 units - same

 

friend's place- can work !

 

 

even if its my norton or firewall messing up, it shld not work at my friend's place

 

 

but it did, n i didnt do anything, jus plug in n use, i duno how to explain this

 

i did the ipconfig n everything is the same, so how, can anybody explain ?

[redbeacon]

Regarding your problem:

 

Usually, my best practice is to tackle the IP addressing issuance scheme first by proactively enabling DHCP on my router and my computer's LAN network card. I've found out that if you set the IP address manually, Windows can sometimes be choosy as to how long it can register itself to a SOHO router, so that it could connect to the internet.

 

Again, if you still want to go the DIY way, initiate a reboot after doing so, cross your fingers, and hope that everything goes well.

 

(As a matter of a fact, I've got plenty of white hair strands trying to troubleshooting network connectivity)

 

P.S.: I think your friend's network setup is well established -- you should've sought some tips from him if he's a network expert. Either that, or his router or networking equipment just simply worked for him the 1st time.

[Me_No_Money]

can any1 explain how does diff channel works?

they are operating at diff freq rite.so do i haf to consider e dist betw my router n comp when choosing channel? cos when i choose channel 7, my speed fluctuate like stock market.rite now i using channel 5 and e speed is fluctuating betw 54 n 48 mbps.y?

[Me_No_Money]

Originally posted by Enotsol@February 06, 2007 01:58 am

The 2Wire modem is an ADSL modem cum wireless router. There is no uplink port for your cable modem.

 

Anyway 3-4m is not an issue for wireless connections. Typical wireless routers have a practical range of about 20m, just take note there is a blind spot if you are too near the router itself.

 

Sometimes security software like Norton or Zonealarm could cause problems in connections, but it occurs during the connection process when the computer is trying to obtain an IP address from the router. It's because the software blocks a new network connection until you grant the permission.

 

Do check that your wireless connection is not set to power saving mode and play around with the channels like what others have mentioned.

thx. will check 2nite.

[ah_tee]

Originally posted by redbeacon@February 06, 2007 04:32 am

Regarding your problem:

 

Usually, my best practice is to tackle the IP addressing issuance scheme first by proactively enabling DHCP on my router and my computer's LAN network card. I've found out that if you set the IP address manually, Windows can sometimes be choosy as to how long it can register itself to a SOHO router, so that it could connect to the internet.

 

Again, if you still want to go the DIY way, initiate a reboot after doing so, cross your fingers, and hope that everything goes well.

 

(As a matter of a fact, I've got plenty of white hair strands trying to troubleshooting network connectivity)

 

P.S.: I think your friend's network setup is well established -- you should've sought some tips from him if he's a network expert. Either that, or his router or networking equipment just simply worked for him the 1st time.

i already did everything i can

 

from dynamic to static ip,

 

i rebooted like 100times,changed cables, took out the MOL splitter,

even flash the firmware, but it still dosent work !

 

my friend is a network expert, but at his place the router worked flawlessly

 

so he cant say anything also, he told me the same thing, if it worked here, it should work everywhere, but the problem is , it dosent !

 

 

i

[Me_No_Money]

so if i get e starhub guys to find out e prob, do i nid to pay anything?

[Murphy]

Originally posted by Me_No_Money@February 06, 2007 01:21 pm

so if i get e starhub guys to find out e prob, do i nid to pay anything?

where are u staying?

[natgw]

u can do a master reset if u wish to. but u can also try changing the channel to 11. if u are using a g enabled wireless card, change ur router settings to g signal only.

 

if all else fails, u can port forward ur router and create a static ip.

[specialc]

Originally posted by Me_No_Money@January 31, 2007 02:11 pm

quite often when my lappy shows i m connected but i simply cant connect to msn or surfing.Y? i have tried pinging to my default addr and result shows negative.i m using MOL with a linksys wrt54g router. then to solve my prob, i have to off everything and wait 4 10secs then on MOL follow by router then lappy.however, if i connect directly to MOL,every thing is fine.anyone suffering e same prob as me?

 

What laptop are you using? To access the router settings, when connected, under IE, type 192.168.0.1

 

User name by default is left empty.

Password is admin for WRT54G.

 

1. Check the following settings... MACID filtering. Are you filtered out? Or did someone go in and change settings.

 

2. There is a parental setting which you can set timing when one can surf and when one cant. Check that one out.

 

From what you have described, seems like you lost connection and has no IP, thus unable to surf. Do a IPconfig /release then an IPconfig /renew at cmd prompt.

[Me_No_Money]

Originally posted by Murphy@February 06, 2007 03:32 pm

where are u staying?

serangoon north.

[Me_No_Money]

Originally posted by no.license@February 06, 2007 03:33 pm

u can do a master reset if u wish to. but u can also try changing the channel to 11. if u are using a g enabled wireless card, change ur router settings to g signal only.

 

if all else fails, u can port forward ur router and create a static ip.

i has reset my setting a few times liao.still e same.i m using g signal only setting since my last reset.still e same.i will try channel 11 n c how.now at channel 4 but still feel connection very slow like gg to die soon.

[Me_No_Money]

Originally posted by specialc@February 06, 2007 03:52 pm

What laptop are you using? To access the router settings, when connected, under IE, type 192.168.0.1

 

User name by default is left empty.

Password is admin for WRT54G.

 

1. Check the following settings... MACID filtering. Are you filtered out? Or did someone go in and change settings.

 

2. There is a parental setting which you can set timing when one can surf and when one cant. Check that one out.

 

From what you have described, seems like you lost connection and has no IP, thus unable to surf. Do a IPconfig /release then an IPconfig /renew at cmd prompt.

my laptop is acer travelmate 290.

i using MAC filtering.i permit only my laptop to access to wireless.just add a WPA security.

no parental setting.