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<title>recommendations for n router/improving wireless signal</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23395029</link>
<description><![CDATA[hi,

i'm using verizon fios and their default actiontech MI424-WR router with only b/g capability.  i am about 60 feet away from the router, separated by multiple walls and a floor level, and am receiving moderate to low wireless signal strength.  i was thinking about getting an n router or repeater to boost my wireless connection. 

my laptop is a macbook with a draft-n network card, and my household has laptops with windows vista, win xp, win 7, and OSX with both g and n wireless cards that use the wireless connection.  

i'm looking for a router recommendation for my home that is compatible, doesn't drop signal, and has strong signal strength and range.  my budget is around 100$ (flexible), though i'd prefer to spend less like 40-60$.  looking through the black friday deals and researching reviews on amazon/newegg, i've read a lot of horror stories, and thought that i would ask this forum for advice on what router to buy or whether i should get a repeater or other solution.

thanks]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-25 14:11:45</pubDate>
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<title>I need help with a linksys router situation pleasee!</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23404702</link>
<description><![CDATA[Ok, so here is my problem... 

I have a WRT160Nv2 router, and earlier today my internet going to my PS3 wasn't working (wired), but everything else was. So, I powercycled my router and modem so the ps3 would work again. During the process though the ethernet cord for my pc must have fallen out. So i re-plugged all of the cords back in and powercycled both the modem and router again. The blue lights for both cords came on showing that they were connected, and the cord in the back of the pc had the 2 LED lights lit up next to it. The only problem was on the computer it says that the local area connection 3 has limited to no connectivity, and the network map in LELA shows a red line from the router to the modem. The internet is working fine on my PS3 and iPod though, so I tried to fix the connection through LELA, but that didn't work. I can't seem to find the solution online either. 

So, if anyone can solve this or offer up some helpful advice so I can solve it that would be great. Thanks!]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-27 22:16:45</pubDate>
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<title>Cisco Aironet 1100 repeater not authenticating.</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23403934</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hello all,

I am cutting my teeth on a couple of Cisco Aironet 1100 APs running IOS 12.3/8 and a MS IAS server. The current access point (AP1) has been up and running with the IAS server with no problems. I have been tasked to extend the coverage area by adding a repeater (AP2), another 1100 with the same IOS ver., to a location with no wired access.

The problem I could use some help with is showing up as this error on AP1;

"Station ####.####.#### Authentication failed" The MAC address is correct for AP2.

On AP2 the error message is:

"Packet to client ####.####.#### reached max retries, removing the client" The displayed MAC address is correct for AP1's radio interface.

What am I doing wrong? Any input would be greatly appreciated. My config for both devices is below:

Parent Access Point Config:

version 12.3
no service pad
service timestamps debug datetime msec
service timestamps log datetime msec
service password-encryption
!
hostname ap1
!
no logging console
enable secret 5 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.
!
ip subnet-zero
!
!
aaa new-model
!
!
aaa group server radius rad_eap
server 10.10.10.20 auth-port 1645 acct-port 1646
!
aaa group server radius rad_mac
!
aaa group server radius rad_acct
!
aaa group server radius rad_admin
!
aaa group server tacacs+ tac_admin
!
aaa group server radius rad_pmip
!
aaa group server radius dummy
!
aaa authentication login eap_methods group rad_eap
aaa authentication login mac_methods local
aaa authorization exec default local
aaa accounting network acct_methods start-stop group rad_acct
aaa session-id common
!
dot11 ssid Fluffy
authentication open eap eap_methods
authentication network-eap eap_methods
authentication key-management wpa
!
!
!
username admin privilege 15 password 7 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
!
bridge irb
!
!
interface Dot11Radio0
no ip address
no ip route-cache
!
encryption mode ciphers tkip
!
ssid Fluffy
!
speed basic-1.0 basic-2.0 basic-5.5 6.0 9.0 basic-11.0 12.0 18.0 24.0 36.0 48.0
54.0
station-role root
bridge-group 1
bridge-group 1 subscriber-loop-control
bridge-group 1 block-unknown-source
no bridge-group 1 source-learning
no bridge-group 1 unicast-flooding
bridge-group 1 spanning-disabled
!
interface FastEthernet0
no ip address
no ip route-cache
duplex auto
speed auto
bridge-group 1
no bridge-group 1 source-learning
bridge-group 1 spanning-disabled
!
interface BVI1
ip address 10.10.10.27 255.255.255.0
no ip route-cache
!
ip default-gateway 10.10.10.1
ip http server
no ip http secure-server
ip radius source-interface BVI1
!
radius-server attribute 32 include-in-access-req format %h
radius-server host 10.10.10.20 auth-port 1645 acct-port 1646 key 7 XXXXXXXXXXXX
radius-server vsa send accounting
bridge 1 route ip
!
!
!
line con 0
line vty 0 4
!
end

*********

Repeater Config:

version 12.3
no service pad
service timestamps debug datetime msec
service timestamps log datetime msec
service password-encryption
!
hostname ap2
!
no logging console
enable secret 5 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.
!
ip subnet-zero
!
!
aaa new-model
!
!
aaa group server radius rad_eap
server 10.10.10.20 auth-port 1645 acct-port 1646
!
aaa group server radius rad_mac
!
aaa group server radius rad_acct
!
aaa group server radius rad_admin
!
aaa group server tacacs+ tac_admin
!
aaa group server radius rad_pmip
!
aaa group server radius dummy
!
aaa authentication login eap_methods group rad_eap
aaa authentication login mac_methods local
aaa authorization exec default local
aaa accounting network acct_methods start-stop group rad_acct
aaa session-id common
!
dot11 ssid Fluffy
authentication open eap eap_methods
authentication network-eap eap_methods
authentication key-management wpa
authentication client username ap2 password 7 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
infrastructure-ssid
!
!
!
username admin privilege 15 password 7 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
!
bridge irb
!
!
interface Dot11Radio0
no ip address
no ip route-cache
!
encryption mode ciphers tkip
!
ssid Fluffy
!
parent 1 ####.####.####
parent timeout 300
speed basic-1.0 basic-2.0 basic-5.5 6.0 9.0 basic-11.0 12.0 18.0 24.0 36.0 48.0
54.0
station-role repeater
bridge-group 1
bridge-group 1 subscriber-loop-control
bridge-group 1 block-unknown-source
no bridge-group 1 source-learning
no bridge-group 1 unicast-flooding
bridge-group 1 spanning-disabled
!
interface FastEthernet0
no ip address
no ip route-cache
duplex auto
speed auto
bridge-group 1
no bridge-group 1 source-learning
bridge-group 1 spanning-disabled
!
interface BVI1
ip address 10.10.10.26 255.255.255.0
no ip route-cache
!
ip default-gateway 10.10.10.1
ip http server
no ip http secure-server
ip radius source-interface BVI1
!
radius-server attribute 32 include-in-access-req format %h
radius-server host 10.10.10.20 auth-port 1645 acct-port 1646 key 7 XXXXXXXXXXXX
radius-server vsa send accounting
bridge 1 route ip
!
!
!
line con 0
line vty 0 4
!
end

I am missing something but I am stumped...

Thank you for your time and effort.

-J]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-27 18:33:43</pubDate>
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<title>Win 7 - Block access to nearby wireless networks</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23369067</link>
<description><![CDATA[From the FWIW department...

There have been a few posts in the past looking for help blocking access to nearby wireless network primarily by parents trying to block childern from by passing their network restrictions. With Windows 7 netsh commands this is possible and easy to configure. I created a small web page that details the basic steps necessary including example screen shots. Note this will also apply to Vista.

http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/Netsh/Block_wireless_networks.html

As always constructive comments are appreciated...
--
"When all else fails, read the instructions..."
MS-MVP Windows Desktop Experience]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-20 07:30:32</pubDate>
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<title>A bridge with a external antenna?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23378817</link>
<description><![CDATA[is there such a thing as a bridge/router with a external antenna? I would get a much better signal if I mounted the recieving antenna outdoors, but the bridge/router inside so I can get signal over my appartment. Maybe attach via USB or another cable. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-22 12:14:25</pubDate>
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<title>WD Live</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23400100</link>
<description><![CDATA[Is there anyway i can connect the wd live via a wireless connection with out using a usb hard drive connection. I want to be able to access the vast archives I have on my computer and not have to switch hard drives all the time for different media.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-26 17:24:22</pubDate>
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<title>Active USB causing problems.</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23395695</link>
<description><![CDATA[Ok, I have a USB wifi adaptor mounted outside where the signal is strongest. I have 3 sections of active USB cable going from it to the computer. When I disconnect the adaptor from the active cable, and plug in directly into the computer, it works great. Once I start to use the active cable, it will get great signal strenght, but wont connect to the network. I have a feeling its a conflict with the drivers, and the active cable. Is there anything I can do about this?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-25 16:36:14</pubDate>
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<title>Happy Turkey Day</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23399243</link>
<description><![CDATA[It was over the Thanksgiving weekend eight years ago that I signed up here to learn something about my new wireless toy.  21,819 posts later, there's still plenty to learn and, hopefully, plenty of help here for others.

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,1830524

Can you believe I paid $150 for a BEFW11S4?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-26 12:59:31</pubDate>
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<title>Net Gear Wireless Router Issues</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23398600</link>
<description><![CDATA[I have a net gear wireless router in my home. I have an older Macbook pro and a Dell running Windows Vista that can connect wirelessly and stay connected. When I first set up the wireless network, I did have a problem with my Macbook Pro but after I changed the security settings (from WEP to WPA i think? and one other setting involving PSK?) and added it to my firewall it stopped kicking me off and reconnecting every 15 minutes. NOW, I have a new Macbook Pro. I am having the same problem, it kicks me off every 15 minutes or so and has to reconnect. (Super annoying if you want to watch any live streaming video.) I can't access my Norton Internet Security firewall settings on my POS windows desktop and I'm not even sure that's the real problem since I'm almost positive that I added my old macbook pro and then removed it when I found the WPA settings to do the trick. Someone please help me.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-26 10:30:02</pubDate>
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<title>Uh, I thought 11n was done already.</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23381870</link>
<description><![CDATA[... So why is it that when I look online and in stores, I still only at best see stuff that is still on draft-n spec?

Where's the full-n hardware? :hmm:
--
Front Line Force Fortress Forever]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-23 03:16:34</pubDate>
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