danstar25
join:2003-02-21
Fort Worth, TX
| [Other] Adding an access point to a SB5100 Cable Modem
Im getting cable from charter in a few days and need help suggestions please. From what ive read the sb5100 is one of the best modems. I need and access point to accomidate a few laptops in the house. Does anyone have any suggestions? I am unsure of compatibility or if that is even an issue.
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defiant
the fly on the wall
MVM
join:2000-09-04
Whitmore Lake, MI | Compatibility really isn't an issue.
I've been using a Linksys WRT54G for 2 years now and can't complain.
What are you looking for in a wireless access point/router? Something with significant range? Faster than 802.11G speeds? |
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danstar25
join:2003-02-21
Fort Worth, TX | reply to danstar25
Im using in a two story house. Not sure if you call that significant range? 802.11g is what im looking for. |
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pbarrow
Premium
join:2003-09-16
Montgomery, AL
| They are all limited in power by the FCC so if it can't get throught your walls and floors then it can't.
I'd stay with Linksys or Dlink.
I've read the placement and angle can be important in getting through walls and foors if it can at all.
I've no experience with wireless but I think in the network settings you can see the strengh of any "wireless networks" available and have someone else adjust the antennas and postions so that you get the best signal strength. |
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Lazlow
join:2006-08-07
Saint Louis, MO
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July 3rd, @12:59AM
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If you cannot get the signal through to the second floor, it is usually not that big of a deal to run Ca6 from your router to another router (or access point) on the second floor. I like to put them in bathroom closets becuase you can usually just follow the plumbing without cutting any holes. I have also ran them through central heating ducts.
Edit: This may effect where you want the modem installed. |
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markopoleo
join:2003-04-02
Bonne Terre, MO
 ·Charter Pipeline
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I got the D-Link DIR-655 wireless router. It supports draft N spec to. Its on the expensive side..like $100-120.
BUT I get wireless access pretty much down the end of my street, pretty impressive to me.  |
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fromzero
join:2008-06-03
Saint Louis, MO | reply to Lazlow
be careful running line through heating ducts unless it is only temporary. If you go to sell your house it will fail code in most areas. |
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danstar25
join:2003-02-21
Fort Worth, TX
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Thanks for all your responses. I have finally gotten moved in snd trying to get it set up. I need to ask another question from you. Its probably a dumb question but I have been on DSL for years and I own a 2wire 1000HG gateway, can i use it in conjunction with my sb5101 as a wireless accss point? |
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pbarrow
Premium
join:2003-09-16
Montgomery, AL | One thing you have to remember is DSL MaxMTU is 1492 and Cable is 1500 - that can cause performance problems if it isn't set right. |
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