Another router question

jesus_thats_gre

Hi

I recently got IBB installed and have been using a D-Link router/wireless AP with it. However, the D-Link thing is not exactly working correctly. It keeps dropping wirless connections in and out all over the shop..

I have investigated it and am happy its that. So I am gonna buy a new router. So what I need is a router that I can configure to manage by connection to IBB that also provides at least 4 switching ports and 802.11b AP.

Money is not a big factor, just want something reliable that will provide good signal strenght throughout the house. Budget is >100 but <200.

jesus_thats_gre

Just to say, the easiest solution for me would be an all in box job.. Will any DSL "modem" or router work with Irish broadband also?

jesus_thats_gre

Also a recommended place of purchase would be a winner too..

802.11b is required as I have the wirless NICs already. A dual b and g AP wouldnt be a prob though.

Moonbeam

Return the faulty router to D-link?

Once it is a wireless broadband router as opposed to a wireless dsl router it will work.

it just uses straight ethernet

Ripwave

Originally posted by jesus_thats_gre
I recently got IBB installed and have been using a D-Link router/wireless AP with it. However, the D-Link thing is not exactly working correctly. It keeps dropping wirless connections in and out all over the shop..

Your 2.4GHz router is interfering with your 2.4GHz wireless internet connection?

Just to say, the easiest solution for me would be an all in box job.. Will any DSL "modem" or router work with Irish broadband also?

No - you don't have a DSL connection. You want a "broadband router". (DSL routers are a specialised subcategory, so there are more "broadband routers" available than "DSL routers"

jesus_thats_gre

Originally posted by Moonbeam
Return the faulty router to D-link?

Once it is a wireless broadband router as opposed to a wireless dsl router it will work.

it just uses straight ethernet

Can't return it as I got it off a mate...

So you are basically saying that because both my AP and IrishBB work on 2.4 GHz that they are interfering with each other? Is there any way around this? I recently bought 802.11b equipment so I am sorta stuck with this for the moment?

Also, the BB connection is coming in downstairs and my computer is downstairs. Running a cable up stairs is not really viable.

Ripwave

Originally posted by jesus_thats_gre
So you are basically saying that because both my AP and IrishBB work on 2.4 GHz that they are interfering with each other? Is there any way around this?

I'm saying it's a possibility. The obvious solution if that is the case is that IBB are due to upgrade their 2.4GHz stuff to 3.5GHz stuff at some point.

Moonbeam

Under normal circumstances the 2 of them do not interfere with each other but as they work at the same frequency it is always possible that they will

jesus_thats_gre

Yeah sounds like you may be onto a winner.. Was onto IBB and they seem to think its possible also..

Would 802.11G gear solve the problem?

Ripwave

Originally posted by jesus_thats_gre
Would 802.11G gear solve the problem?

No - it also uses the 2.4GHz spectrum. Did you ask IBB when they'll be upgrading you to 3.5GHz?

jesus_thats_gre

Originally posted by Ripwave
No - it also uses the 2.4GHz spectrum. Did you ask IBB when they'll be upgrading you to 3.5GHz?

No didn't yet. Will have to I suppose...

I changed the AP to use channel 11 and the problem occurs less frequently now. It was previously 6.

Moonbeam

At the moment they are rolling it out for Ripwave customers

jesus_thats_gre

I tried a crude fix.. I put both arials pointing downwards and it seems to have solved the problem. I done this in the hope it would not transmit as high, thus not affecting the signal being received on the roof.

iwb

For anyone on IBB buying a router, there are some out now with an analogue port built in for telephony. Get an account with a voip like voipirl.ie and you can plug your home phone in.
I'm stating the obvious but it does away with your 25 euro eircom extortion line.