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Ed1955 · 02-13-2006, 08:39 PM

SRX200 Router. I recently hooked up a Linksys SRX200 router in my home and I noticed that I am losing speed quite often and I would like to know what causes it. I start off at 54 Mbps right at boot up and may actually see the speed drop to 20 Mbps within an hour of being on the internet. Any answers as to what would cause this would be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
Ed

HellfireX · 02-18-2006, 08:10 PM

Question: If you have file sharing enable on your computer and you connect to a wireless network outside your home network, are your files still accessible to other people on the new network?

Ransomed1 · 03-13-2006, 03:08 PM

Yes. Any folder you have shared can be accessed by anyone who decides to connect to the same network that you're on. That's what the folder is for; sharing.

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rockhead27 · 03-30-2006, 08:14 PM

i heard those wifi detectors are good.

rockhead27 · 03-30-2006, 08:15 PM

they have them cheap at some places

rockhead27 · 03-30-2006, 08:15 PM

also at comp usa

Tim W · 04-24-2006, 02:27 PM

This is an awesome guide, and very reliable thread.

Thanks everyone for all the info.

Utmost · 05-14-2006, 01:18 PM

I recently bought a Linksys router for use with my desktop PC and my new laptop. For some reason when Time Warner Cable came out to trouble shoot my net connection last fall, they wound up giving me a new modem, and using a USB connection instead of the Ethernet cord it had previously. Because of the USB connection from the modem to my computer, the Linksys installation CD doesn't recognize the Router because it is still on the USB cable. Now I can get the router up and working, but I have no way of setting up security or passwords, both of which must occur after step 8 (checking computer settings) on the installation disc.

Does anyone know a way around this, or are there USB routers for cable modems?

*Also there is a one step push button on the front of the modem that says it automatically sets up security (WPA)

Dozzit · 05-14-2006, 01:49 PM

http://192.168.1.1/ will get you to the linksys setup utility pgm... be sure to use a wired connection to your router...

the username will be blank and the password will be linksys unless you've changed them... if you have and can't login, press the reset button on the back to reset it back to factory defaults...

i setup all my parms manually and don't use the cd or the button...

use wpa-personal or wpa2-personal (better) with aes...

after it's the way you want it, turn off everything then turn on the modem, wait a minute or two, turn on the router, wait, then turn on your pc... if you have XP installed it will create a profile for you but again, i like to do everything manually...

remember to save your settings after everything is set the way you want...

sykotic · 05-14-2006, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Utmost

Does anyone know a way around this, or are there USB routers for cable modems?

Contact your provider and tell them your usb port is acting up and you wish for a modem that has ethernet. But every cable modem I have seen has both ethernet and usb functions. The only time usb is used is when your having problems with your NIC, network interface card (ethernet port). If your modem infact doesnt have ethernet, I would call the cable co and tell them that you need one with ethernet port, might have to tell them that your usb port have problems. They may offer a modem with a built in router w/wifi. If not you should be able to go to your local retailer and purchase a modem with a built in router, etc. Make sure it supports the docsis that your provider users. Then all you have to do is contact your provider and give them the mac address of the new modem or clone the address of the old modem onto the new one. GL

chupakbra · 06-29-2006, 10:00 AM

Good tutorial...I was kinda scared to enter the WiFi zone...I am a newbie. Thanks

echoes21 · 07-01-2006, 09:54 PM

My new linksys 54wrgx2 with srx was up and running out of the box with limited knowledge and just a cd in 10 minutes. I did need to reset my modem by disconnecting for 60 seconds and going back through again. linksys is great ($98), excellent speed, great tech support. Never dropped with home desktop and 3 notebooks.

Ransomed1 · 07-05-2006, 01:10 PM

I just upgraded from 802.11B to 802.11G. Got a nice new D-Link 54MBPs router. I have 1 problem though. I can no longer VPN into work! It doesn't even try to verify my info anymore. I've never had this problem before, and don't know what setting might be blocking me. I'm using WPA encryption.

Any help is appreciated.
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h1tman · 07-14-2006, 05:58 PM

awesome, thanks

Trivium nate · 08-07-2006, 10:25 AM

I love this guide I only have 802.11b

02-13-2006, 08:39 PM	#31
Ed1955 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 66 Credits: -325	Question about Speed Changes with a Linksys..... SRX200 Router. I recently hooked up a Linksys SRX200 router in my home and I noticed that I am losing speed quite often and I would like to know what causes it. I start off at 54 Mbps right at boot up and may actually see the speed drop to 20 Mbps within an hour of being on the internet. Any answers as to what would cause this would be greatly appreciated. Respectfully, Ed __________________ Dell 8600Windows XP SP215.4" WSXGA+2.0 Pentium M Centrino (Dothan)1.5 Gig of PC2700 Memory60 Gig 5400 RPM 16mb Cache HDDIntel 2200 WLAN Card*Radeon 9600 Pro-Turbo 128mb Graphics Card and best of all, it's paid for!

02-18-2006, 08:10 PM	#32
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03-13-2006, 03:08 PM	#33
Ransomed1 UT200... uh, UT3? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 571 Credits: -56	Yes. Any folder you have shared can be accessed by anyone who decides to connect to the same network that you're on. That's what the folder is for; sharing. Ransom __________________ OLD Acer TM8104 - ATI x700M GPU, 2GB DDR2 Ram, 160GB 5400 RPM PATA HD NEW Asus G1S-A1 - nVidia 8600M GT GPU, 3GB DDR2 Ram, 160GB SATA HD EXTRAS Acer 27" 2707 monitor, Creative Audigy Soundblaster 2 NX, Philips MMS460 5.1 audio system

07-05-2006, 01:10 PM	#43
Ransomed1 UT200... uh, UT3? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 571 Credits: -56	I just upgraded from 802.11B to 802.11G. Got a nice new D-Link 54MBPs router. I have 1 problem though. I can no longer VPN into work! It doesn't even try to verify my info anymore. I've never had this problem before, and don't know what setting might be blocking me. I'm using WPA encryption. Any help is appreciated. Ransom __________________ OLD Acer TM8104 - ATI x700M GPU, 2GB DDR2 Ram, 160GB 5400 RPM PATA HD NEW Asus G1S-A1 - nVidia 8600M GT GPU, 3GB DDR2 Ram, 160GB SATA HD EXTRAS Acer 27" 2707 monitor, Creative Audigy Soundblaster 2 NX, Philips MMS460 5.1 audio system

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03-30-2006, 08:14 PM	#34
rockhead27 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11 Credits: -347	i heard those wifi detectors are good.

03-30-2006, 08:15 PM	#35
rockhead27 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11 Credits: -347	they have them cheap at some places

04-24-2006, 02:27 PM	#37
Tim W Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1 Credits: -367	This is an awesome guide, and very reliable thread. Thanks everyone for all the info.

05-14-2006, 01:18 PM	#38
Utmost Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 24 Credits: -340	I recently bought a Linksys router for use with my desktop PC and my new laptop. For some reason when Time Warner Cable came out to trouble shoot my net connection last fall, they wound up giving me a new modem, and using a USB connection instead of the Ethernet cord it had previously. Because of the USB connection from the modem to my computer, the Linksys installation CD doesn't recognize the Router because it is still on the USB cable. Now I can get the router up and working, but I have no way of setting up security or passwords, both of which must occur after step 8 (checking computer settings) on the installation disc. Does anyone know a way around this, or are there USB routers for cable modems? *Also there is a one step push button on the front of the modem that says it automatically sets up security (WPA)

05-14-2006, 01:49 PM	#39
Dozzit Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 680 Credits: -159	http://192.168.1.1/ will get you to the linksys setup utility pgm... be sure to use a wired connection to your router... the username will be blank and the password will be linksys unless you've changed them... if you have and can't login, press the reset button on the back to reset it back to factory defaults... i setup all my parms manually and don't use the cd or the button... use wpa-personal or wpa2-personal (better) with aes... after it's the way you want it, turn off everything then turn on the modem, wait a minute or two, turn on the router, wait, then turn on your pc... if you have XP installed it will create a profile for you but again, i like to do everything manually... remember to save your settings after everything is set the way you want...

06-29-2006, 10:00 AM	#41
chupakbra ChUpAkBrA Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Romania Posts: 2 Credits: -150	Good tutorial...I was kinda scared to enter the WiFi zone...I am a newbie. Thanks

07-01-2006, 09:54 PM	#42
echoes21 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5 Credits: -348	My new linksys 54wrgx2 with srx was up and running out of the box with limited knowledge and just a cd in 10 minutes. I did need to reset my modem by disconnecting for 60 seconds and going back through again. linksys is great ($98), excellent speed, great tech support. Never dropped with home desktop and 3 notebooks.

08-07-2006, 10:25 AM	#45
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