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need a wireless router that works well with m6805

post #1 of 19
1/5/06 at 6:50pm
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hey, i've been without internet for a while, but we got dsl... and i'm in need of a wireless router. i'm wondering which wireless router works best with the wireless card in my m6805. i'm new to networking, so my question is whether i would hook it up from the filter off the phone jack or off split it off the box that we got from sbc? the whole thing is we have another computer thats downstairs, but since we're renting we're not supposed to run any new wires, so i need to have both running at once and just trying to find the cheapest and most streamlined solution. thanks for any help
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post #2 of 19
1/5/06 at 6:54pm
Anything broadcom based. Linksys and D-link and some motorola devices. But in all reality anything should work fine.
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post #3 of 19
1/5/06 at 6:57pm
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cool, i was already lookin at the LINKSYS WRT54G... but what about what i connect it off of, filter from the wall jack or after the modem from SBC? btw, thanks for the response
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post #4 of 19
1/5/06 at 8:39pm
A router is nothing more than just that. You will need to run an "UNFILTERED" phone line to your DSL modem, then using the ethernet port on the modem, run a line between it and the WAN port of the router. Set the router to obtain an IP automatically and the IP from the modem will be passed onto the router.

Now this is where things could get ugly, if you have an all in one router/modem such as the Westell Versalink, you will pull your hair out trying to get it to talk to your WRT54G. Let us know the model of modem you have.
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post #5 of 19
1/5/06 at 10:31pm
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i would check... but i just ran out to walmart and got the router... and it rocks. didn't need any cables other than what was included... and both computers are connected and everything without need for a cd or anything... awesome. all i had to do was go from the dsl modem to the input of the router, then the computer downstairs got connected with a cable and mines upstairs wireless... so easy
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post #6 of 19
1/6/06 at 2:59am
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Originally Posted by monkeyboy383
cool, i was already lookin at the LINKSYS WRT54G
ive got that one its nice

ive run out of port forwarding slots tho!
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post #7 of 19
1/6/06 at 3:33am
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i like it, but i'm having huge problems with the connection, and i think its coming from my wireless card... the connection isn't very stable and the card can't always find the network... and i can't believe there hasn't been any driver updates at all since i've gotten my notebook like a year ago
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post #8 of 19
1/6/06 at 7:41am
Make sure you have created a unique SSID and enabled AT LEAST WEP.
You shouldn't have any problems after that.
I've used my m6809 on numerous different routers (some from unknown manufacturers due to being at hotspots) including yours and they all run fine.
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post #9 of 19
1/6/06 at 1:06pm
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Originally Posted by monkeyboy383
i like it, but i'm having huge problems with the connection, and i think its coming from my wireless card... the connection isn't very stable and the card can't always find the network... and i can't believe there hasn't been any driver updates at all since i've gotten my notebook like a year ago
I had the same problem originally with my m6811 and the same model router.

After some experimentation and searching the web, I found the answer to my stability problems. The MS wireless configuration utility was very unstable. I would obtain a link; and then 5 or 10 minutes later, it would completely drop. This continued almost constantly.

Once I disabled the MS wireless configuration utility's control and allowed the broadcom utility to control the link, everything cleared up and was very stable ever since (I'm currently on a W2K OS, or I would tell you exactly what to click to accomplish this).
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post #10 of 19
1/6/06 at 7:52pm
Right click the wireless computer in your taskbar, then click proterties from the sub menu. Then when the window opens, click properties button and the the wirless networks tab. There will be a place to uncheck.

Then open the broadcom and click the wireless tab and click the check box to allow that tool to manage the connection.
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post #11 of 19
1/7/06 at 12:15am
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ok, here's my question... in the last few days, i don't know when, but now i have 2 broadcom utilities in the control panel, whats that about? they're slightly different, but for some reason i don't think the new one should really be there. and how do i set up the unique SSID and enable wep? and thanks for the help so far
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post #12 of 19
1/7/06 at 12:46am
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Originally Posted by monkeyboy383
ok, ...how do i set up the unique SSID and enable wep? ...
RTFM. Each router is slightly different, but one thing they all have in common is a manual. Most come with the manual in .PDF format, so you can easily search it.
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post #13 of 19
1/7/06 at 5:08am
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i know it has a pdf manual... but heres the thing, i think i need alot more than what that manual can give me... cause i'm pretty sure that the problem lies within the driver for my wireless card. the network is there, the conditions don't change, but i'll just randomly loose the network. i've done the tried and true method of reinstalling the driver by deleting the card from the system and it being recognized and reinstalled upon restart, but that hasn't helped... and the last couple times i've tried it isn't being completely deleted. and now, when it does say that it realizes that there is a network to connect to, it'll try connecting to it and take forever and just not do it. my question is this... how can i start from scratch with it? like delete the driver, both the broadcom utilities in the control panel... everything to do with it? can i use the computer i'm on now to get a copy of the driver, burn it to a cd, then once all thats gone transfer it from the cd to my comp? i live in a house with 6 other people so the only way to get online ever is by coming on at 2am while everyones asleep cause my far superior computer is being a complete retard. off to the pdf manual for now i suppose
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post #14 of 19
1/7/06 at 2:17pm
I was referring to setting up WEP and SSID. That stuff is in the router manual. To get the Notebook's wireless right, try what Curly_in_FL suggested. Letting Broadcomm handle the connection works better for me, too.
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post #15 of 19
1/7/06 at 5:44pm
This is what I tell everyone -

Linksys WRT54GS (make sure it has the "S" on the end)
-Set an SSID name
-Disable SSID broadcast
-Turn on MAC filtering and add your computers
-At minimum, set security to "WPA-PSK TKIP"
-If your devices support it, use "WPA-PSK AES" (I can't since I run a network with an older Mac on it that only supports TKIP)
-Set a password for WPA-PSK TKIP/AES
-Write down the router admin panel password & the wireless SSID name and password, then put it somewhere that you'll remember (like on a notecard or sticky note under the router itself)

The WRT54GS is the most stable & reliable wireless router I have used to date. The WRT54G is okay too, but I prefer the GS.
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post #16 of 19
1/7/06 at 9:29pm
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ok, i'll try that... but it still doesn't answer my question why there are 2 broadcom utilities... seperate programs, one newer (dated Feb 17 2005) and one older (dated Jul 17 2003), that seem to be both trying to control it at the same time. the newer one appeared more recently, and i'm not sure why... and somehow i don't think they should both be here. email me at monkeyboy383@sbcglobal.net if you want a screenshot of it since i can't really post it here and it's not the smallest file. but i'll try that kaido, i just hope i can do it right
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post #17 of 19
1/7/06 at 11:11pm
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ok, heres somethin i forgot to mention... when i try using broadcom to connect it won't, i can only do it through windows.
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post #18 of 19
1/9/06 at 12:54am
Don't ever, EVER, buy a D-link 624. That thing is a complete POS. I suffreed through 2 years of firmware upgraeds and constant disconnects, before finally giving up last week.
I bough the WRTGS on sale, and right away my speed has been way better, and no disconnects.

I'll NEVER buy another D-link product again.

BTW, if you do a search, it seems to be a common problem with the D-Link.
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post #19 of 19
1/9/06 at 1:10am
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Originally Posted by Henchman
Don't ever, EVER, buy a D-link 624. That thing is a complete POS. I suffreed through 2 years of firmware upgraeds and constant disconnects, before finally giving up last week.
I bough the WRTGS on sale, and right away my speed has been way better, and no disconnects.

I'll NEVER buy another D-link product again.

BTW, if you do a search, it seems to be a common problem with the D-Link.
I have an Atheros based mini-PCI card in my M6805 and it works great with my Di-624. I wouldn't say to never buy the DI-624.
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