I'm wireless!

swedishskoda · 12-08-2008, 12:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by philc

You've got sudo access? Power corrupts, y'know.

Phil

Ah, but I'm sea-green incorruptible

skomaz · 18-08-2008, 09:50

Well I finally got mine sorted on Saturday morning and it worked faultlessly until 10:00 last night and then fell over never to be reconnected again. Tried this morning and the same again so checked the router etc. and all the settings etc. seemed OK... so turned the router off and on again and will try again this evening.

Just a thought though - the laptop battery was probably not far off giving up (albeit it was all still working OK) so could it have been that that caused the drop-out and failure to reconnect?

skomaz · 18-08-2008, 11:52

Hmm - just did a search on this one and found that it's probably the router that's S**t - D-Link DI 624...

Wardy · 19-08-2008, 12:52

Mark, have you checked to see if there's a firmware update available for your router from the D-Link support website?

Low laptop battery is unlikely to be the culprit. It's never presented me with any problems....

Steve

woodenspatulas · 19-08-2008, 14:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by swedishskoda

Nice to hear that you're wireless, Pixi

At the office with my new eee toy I've succeeded to connect to the old wlan that is soon to shut down, but not to the new one that needs encryption and authentification that are not built into my little laptop... so I'm trying to understand geekspeak like

"cd /lib/modules/2.6.21.4-eeepc
sudo tar jcf /home/user/old_atheros.tar.bz2 atheros/*
cd atheros
sudo rm *
sudo tar jxf /home/user/ath.tar.bz2
sudo depmod"

and will probably come out of it any month now

that looks familar to me now! ive just got a webbook from carphone for free, and im slowly getting used to the linux. ive got it working on my wifi and im sure the security is psk thingy

also just found out how to use the mobile as a modem while im out and about too! great little gadget!

pixi, you'll start to wonder how you coped without it soon! ive just worked out ive got 2 laptops, 1 pc, 1 webbook, 1 psp, 1 xbox, 1 mobile phone all connected to the wireless now

imagine all those wires i would have to deal with if it wasnt for the wifi!

skomaz · 19-08-2008, 16:36

Steve,

Yep I've just checked and there are a couple so I've downloaded them and will get it updated. I've also read around a bit and it would appear to be a common problem with a few potential solutions that include:
1) Increasing the power supply voltage from 5v to 6v
2) Turning off D-Links proprietary "turbo" speed increasing software
3) Disabling various facilities like gaming potential etc.
4) Changing the wireless channel to try and prevent iterference from DECT phones etc.

So basically I've got it up and running again and have done all of the above and it appeared to be stable last night...

Wardy · 19-08-2008, 18:25

Oh, you forgot option 5.) change it for something better, that works properly

skomaz · 19-08-2008, 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wardy

Oh, you forgot option 5.) change it for something better, that works properly

Yeah... Its still working but if it keeps failing then Option 5 it'll be... Linksys any good?

pixi · 19-08-2008, 21:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodenspatulas

pixi, you'll start to wonder how you coped without it soon! ive just worked out ive got 2 laptops, 1 pc, 1 webbook, 1 psp, 1 xbox, 1 mobile phone all connected to the wireless now

imagine all those wires i would have to deal with if it wasnt for the wifi!

The night I posted on here about taking it to bed was the only night it has moved from the dining room table

. Still, as you say, it's nice to not have wires dangling around. I have this fantasy that the weather is actually going to reflect it still being summer and I can have coffee outside in the garden whilst browsing the internet.

Wardy · 20-08-2008, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by skomaz

Yeah... Its still working but if it keeps failing then Option 5 it'll be... Linksys any good?

I've always had good experiences with decent Netgear or Linksys kit Mark. My current weapon of choice being a Linksys WAG325N N-range router. But as you're using a cable internet service, so you could use a model without an integrated ADSL modem.

Steve

skomaz · 21-08-2008, 11:10

Thanks for the info Steve. It's actually been fine for the last few days now with no dropout so so touch wood...

Wardy · 21-08-2008, 12:30

Fingers crossed; often a case of getting it setup in the optimum location. As you say, avoiding interference from DECT phone base stations is also quite a common one in most homes. Also how many wireless devices are running within range, and competing for space. Changing to a different channel can often make all the difference to both signal strength and quality. Also, proximity of the antennae to radiators and microwave ovens can also prove troublesome

Steve

18-08-2008, 09:50	#27
skomaz Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1,221 Members Car: Octy TDi 4x4 Estate, Fabia TDi Estate & lightly modified Mazda MX5 1.8iS Thanks: 0 Thanked 67 Times in 65 Posts	Re: I'm wireless! Well I finally got mine sorted on Saturday morning and it worked faultlessly until 10:00 last night and then fell over never to be reconnected again. Tried this morning and the same again so checked the router etc. and all the settings etc. seemed OK... so turned the router off and on again and will try again this evening. Just a thought though - the laptop battery was probably not far off giving up (albeit it was all still working OK) so could it have been that that caused the drop-out and failure to reconnect? __________________ If everything was as reliable as a VW... My Skoda would be at the bottom of the JD Power tables! Octavia II 2.0 TDi 4x4 Estate and Fabia I 1.9 TDi Estate and Modified Mk1 Mazda MX-5 1.8iS

18-08-2008, 11:52	#28
skomaz Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1,221 Members Car: Octy TDi 4x4 Estate, Fabia TDi Estate & lightly modified Mazda MX5 1.8iS Thanks: 0 Thanked 67 Times in 65 Posts	Re: I'm wireless! Hmm - just did a search on this one and found that it's probably the router that's S**t - D-Link DI 624... __________________ If everything was as reliable as a VW... My Skoda would be at the bottom of the JD Power tables! Octavia II 2.0 TDi 4x4 Estate and Fabia I 1.9 TDi Estate and Modified Mk1 Mazda MX-5 1.8iS

19-08-2008, 12:52	#29
Wardy Vanishing Point Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Usually somewhere around Manchester or Cheshire... Posts: 13,511 Members Car: Octavia vRS 2.0TFSi Images: 6 Thanks: 631 Thanked 539 Times in 515 Posts	Re: I'm wireless! Mark, have you checked to see if there's a firmware update available for your router from the D-Link support website? Low laptop battery is unlikely to be the culprit. It's never presented me with any problems.... Steve __________________ - 18s : Maxidot : Jumbo Pack : Cruise : PDC "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

19-08-2008, 16:36	#31
skomaz Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1,221 Members Car: Octy TDi 4x4 Estate, Fabia TDi Estate & lightly modified Mazda MX5 1.8iS Thanks: 0 Thanked 67 Times in 65 Posts	Re: I'm wireless! Steve, Yep I've just checked and there are a couple so I've downloaded them and will get it updated. I've also read around a bit and it would appear to be a common problem with a few potential solutions that include: 1) Increasing the power supply voltage from 5v to 6v 2) Turning off D-Links proprietary "turbo" speed increasing software 3) Disabling various facilities like gaming potential etc. 4) Changing the wireless channel to try and prevent iterference from DECT phones etc. So basically I've got it up and running again and have done all of the above and it appeared to be stable last night... __________________ If everything was as reliable as a VW... My Skoda would be at the bottom of the JD Power tables! Octavia II 2.0 TDi 4x4 Estate and Fabia I 1.9 TDi Estate and Modified Mk1 Mazda MX-5 1.8iS

19-08-2008, 18:25	#32
Wardy Vanishing Point Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Usually somewhere around Manchester or Cheshire... Posts: 13,511 Members Car: Octavia vRS 2.0TFSi Images: 6 Thanks: 631 Thanked 539 Times in 515 Posts	Re: I'm wireless! Oh, you forgot option 5.) change it for something better, that works properly __________________ - 18s : Maxidot : Jumbo Pack : Cruise : PDC "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

21-08-2008, 11:10	#36
skomaz Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1,221 Members Car: Octy TDi 4x4 Estate, Fabia TDi Estate & lightly modified Mazda MX5 1.8iS Thanks: 0 Thanked 67 Times in 65 Posts	Re: I'm wireless! Thanks for the info Steve. It's actually been fine for the last few days now with no dropout so so touch wood... __________________ If everything was as reliable as a VW... My Skoda would be at the bottom of the JD Power tables! Octavia II 2.0 TDi 4x4 Estate and Fabia I 1.9 TDi Estate and Modified Mk1 Mazda MX-5 1.8iS

21-08-2008, 12:30	#37
Wardy Vanishing Point Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Usually somewhere around Manchester or Cheshire... Posts: 13,511 Members Car: Octavia vRS 2.0TFSi Images: 6 Thanks: 631 Thanked 539 Times in 515 Posts	Re: I'm wireless! Fingers crossed; often a case of getting it setup in the optimum location. As you say, avoiding interference from DECT phone base stations is also quite a common one in most homes. Also how many wireless devices are running within range, and competing for space. Changing to a different channel can often make all the difference to both signal strength and quality. Also, proximity of the antennae to radiators and microwave ovens can also prove troublesome Steve __________________ - 18s : Maxidot : Jumbo Pack : Cruise : PDC "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

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