Wireless Router Question

BamBam · 04-04-2009, 05:56 PM

I have a Linksys Cisco Wireless N-Router that I use to get wireless internet in my man cave. My LAN line goes into this router. Another LAN line comes out of the router and into my desktop computer for the internet on there (I use this one the most).

Ever since I started using this router, my desktop internet doesn't work quite frequently.

My question is... Is there a way I can turn the wireless portion of the router off and still use the internet on my desktop?

Is there a device where I can cut the signal to the wireless router, send all the signal to the desktop, and turn the router on only when I need it?

I'm afraid the router is sucking too much of the signal and sending it into the wireless portion.

HELP TECHIES!!!!

dunng · 04-04-2009, 05:58 PM

I would start up checking to see if there is an update for your router... we can then go from there.

TXRebel · 04-04-2009, 06:08 PM

You might find your answer here LINK.

BamBam · 04-04-2009, 06:30 PM

OK...I think I found the solution. Thanks Dunng and TXRebel. I actually used both of your advice and found the "solution". I ended up having to downgrade some software. Apparently these Linksys routers are having issues and not getting a good name b/c of them.

Hopefully this will be my last need for help

dunng · 04-04-2009, 07:27 PM

Cool!

Volt · 04-04-2009, 07:40 PM

Lynksys has never impressed me over the years... D-Link for the house is a nice budget oriented brand.

04-04-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Volt

Lynksys has never impressed me over the years... D-Link for the house is a nice budget oriented brand.

Nothing but headaches for me with the Lynksys.

Switched to the D-Link a year ago and everything is blazing fast

Chas

AD720 · 04-05-2009, 07:10 AM

I would highly suggest anyone running a Linksys upgrade to the DD-WRT firmware. 10x more stable and much faster.

SeanGAR · 04-05-2009, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD720

I would highly suggest anyone running a Linksys upgrade to the DD-WRT firmware. 10x more stable and much faster.

+1

Tomato is also supposed to be good but I haven't used it.

My Linksys WRT54GL has been very reliable over the years (using DDWRT) FWIW.

dunng · 04-05-2009, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeanGAR

+1

Tomato is also supposed to be good but I haven't used it.

My Linksys WRT54GL has been very reliable over the years (using DDWRT) FWIW.

I had issues with the newer version of DD-WRT and have been trying out Tomato, it is very nice! I would recommend it to any non-techies and techies as it is much easier to use had has a good bunch of features!

RGD. · 04-04-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BamBam

I have a Linksys Cisco Wireless N-Router . . .

Sounds like the same POS that I had - similar problems. It's sitting in a parts bin box at the moment collecting dust.

Ron

mosesbotbol · 04-04-2009, 08:55 PM

It's probably a signal strength issues.

RGD. · 04-05-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

It's probably a signal strength issues.

It really is a POS issue - at times the "wired" connection will just drop off.

Ron

dunng · 04-05-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RGD.

It really is a POS issue - at times the "wired" connection will just drop off.

Ron

POS not PEBKAC?

JaKaacH · 04-05-2009, 11:02 AM

So I bought a Linksys WRT54Gl from this tread..
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12861
So half of you are saying its a POS..I'm having issues with my Dlink, I think, trouble with streaming radio, video, and losing connection even on the desktop hardwired from the router.

I guess when I'll get the Linksys and see if that fixes it. I've been blaming the cable/ISP folks for the crappy connection...

but they say everything coming into the house is good...

SeanGAR · 04-05-2009, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaKaacH

So I bought a Linksys WRT54Gl from this tread..
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12861
So half of you are saying its a POS..I'm having issues with my Dlink, I think, trouble with streaming radio, video, and losing connection even on the desktop hardwired from the router.

I guess when I'll get the Linksys and see if that fixes it. I've been blaming the cable/ISP folks for the crappy connection...

but they say everything coming into the house is good...

IMHO, the WRT54GL is one of the best B/G routers out there and the ability to flash with Tomato or DDWRT greatly enhances it.

If you do decide to flash, please read the instructions carefully and be certain to stop antivirus and software firewall programs while flashing.

If you reset your modem (not the router) when the system is misbehaving, will it get better?

04-04-2009, 05:56 PM	#1
BamBam Just Pipin' Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,299 Trading: (37)	Wireless Router Question I have a Linksys Cisco Wireless N-Router that I use to get wireless internet in my man cave. My LAN line goes into this router. Another LAN line comes out of the router and into my desktop computer for the internet on there (I use this one the most). Ever since I started using this router, my desktop internet doesn't work quite frequently. My question is... Is there a way I can turn the wireless portion of the router off and still use the internet on my desktop? Is there a device where I can cut the signal to the wireless router, send all the signal to the desktop, and turn the router on only when I need it? I'm afraid the router is sucking too much of the signal and sending it into the wireless portion. HELP TECHIES!!!!

04-04-2009, 05:58 PM	#2
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Wireless Router Question I would start up checking to see if there is an update for your router... we can then go from there. __________________ MassHole Banter

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TXRebel Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Cary Location: Texas Posts: 1,276 Trading: (12)	Re: Wireless Router Question You might find your answer here LINK. __________________ "The government turns every contingency into an excuse for enhancing power in itself."

04-04-2009, 06:30 PM	#4
BamBam Just Pipin' Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,299 Trading: (37)	Re: Wireless Router Question OK...I think I found the solution. Thanks Dunng and TXRebel. I actually used both of your advice and found the "solution". I ended up having to downgrade some software. Apparently these Linksys routers are having issues and not getting a good name b/c of them. Hopefully this will be my last need for help

04-04-2009, 07:27 PM	#5
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Wireless Router Question Cool! __________________ MassHole Banter

04-04-2009, 07:40 PM	#6
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Wireless Router Question Lynksys has never impressed me over the years... D-Link for the house is a nice budget oriented brand. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

04-05-2009, 07:10 AM	#8
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Wireless Router Question I would highly suggest anyone running a Linksys upgrade to the DD-WRT firmware. 10x more stable and much faster.

04-04-2009, 08:55 PM	#12
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Wireless Router Question It's probably a signal strength issues. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

04-05-2009, 11:02 AM	#15
JaKaacH ROCK Chalk JAYHAWK K U Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Living in the golden age of ignorance in power. Posts: 1,363 Trading: (32)	Re: Wireless Router Question So I bought a Linksys WRT54Gl from this tread.. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12861 So half of you are saying its a POS..I'm having issues with my Dlink, I think, trouble with streaming radio, video, and losing connection even on the desktop hardwired from the router. I guess when I'll get the Linksys and see if that fixes it. I've been blaming the cable/ISP folks for the crappy connection... but they say everything coming into the house is good... __________________ --Anger Management Graduate-- WHAT the F^#% you looking at???