Can-Am Headquarters ...Aurora Wheelers ATV Forum > Tips, Toys, Tires, Ads, Misc > Other Toys > Wireless Networking Advice Needed |
| Moderated by: zac41, Voodoo, Revicm, QUADAHOLIC, OSOKILL, MtnOuty, fmj40 |
|
|||||||||||||||
| Wireless Networking Advice Needed - Other Toys - Tips, Toys, Tires, Ads, Misc - Can-Am Headquarters ...Aurora Wheelers ATV Forum | ||||||||||||||||
| Author | Post | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||||||||||||||
|
outlandish AWF Admin 
|
I am going to add a wireless network here. I have a cable broadband connection and 3 desktop pc's I want hardwired to the router and will be going wireless on a laptop and possibly 2 more pcs in the near future. Any advice on what router and basic setup tips would be appreciated.....
____________________ coming soon....the new Aurora Decal site |
|||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
|
zac41 Night Shift Deputy 
|
Aren't you supposed to be the computer expert?
____________________ 06 Outlander 800 XT Camo-Ricochet skidz, HMF pipe, Dobeck, Dalton 03 Honda Rincon- MBRP pipe, Dynojet Kit, K&N  Team Outty 800 Member #4 |
|||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
|
outlandish AWF Admin
|
yeah Ok but I never set up a wireless and don't want to buy the wrong stuff....my funds are limited and don't want to do something stupid Last edited on Thu Dec 29th, 2005 03:56 am by outlandish ____________________ coming soon....the new Aurora Decal site |
|||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
trailrider
|
Outlandish, I picked up a dell wireless router for $50 which has a setup for multiple computers to be fed off of the connection to the main cable modem. I just have one extra computer hooked up but set up was almost idiot proof. Insert the disk and the computer walks you through the process. Also I have seen them cheaper and I have seen them much more expensive. Why? I don't know. Good Luck.
____________________ Semper Fi 2006 Outty 800 2004 KFX 400 son's 1999 KLX 300 2003 Volusia 800 2005 Titan |
|||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
|
outlandish AWF Admin
|
Thanks trailrider. I need a router with some oomph. Have to reach about 200 feet and go through 6 walls. I don't know if a standard router will do that or if I need one of the pricey ones with the extended range that are around $150
____________________ coming soon....the new Aurora Decal site |
|||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
trailrider
|
Mine will not do. States 100' but I don't think the signal will be that good at that distance. I'm thinking 40'-50' w/o any aggravation. Merry New Year
____________________ Semper Fi 2006 Outty 800 2004 KFX 400 son's 1999 KLX 300 2003 Volusia 800 2005 Titan |
|||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
|
outlandish AWF Admin
|
Thanks for the heads up trailrider
____________________ coming soon....the new Aurora Decal site |
|||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
|
06ACH1 Member
|
there are two types of network B and G B is 11mbps and G is 54mbps i recomend G even though it is more expensive you will regret B later. the mbps it MIRCO bits per second NOT Mega Bytes per second. !!!! I lean towards Motorola stuff because it works well and linksys can get tricky and i find the booster to become a P.I.T.A but it works. ** If you buy one Network (B or G) you need to buy only for that network (G will not work with B) why don't you use one Pc as a host or server for your network and then use the other two PC's off the network it would be easier. I also found out doing it this way the computers use eachother as boosters and make the signal stronger so if you had a laptop (with centrino) and a PC with your HighSpeed Router connected with your Wire less router you should walk throughout house and find places with weaker signals and try to place one of your other PC's there and hook it up to the network. the use the laptop and hunt around (just walk slowly and don't jerk comp.) and repeat the process then u wouldn't have to use a booster or you could use a booster and put it just futher away(from wireless router) from center of house. On the laptop if it has centrino then you will automatically pick up the network but if you don't you will need a network card http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/products/wn825g/default.asp My router http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/products/wr850g/default.asp so far has worked great goes through 3 floor and will reach anywhere in house if you are still not happy with connection in a certain room you can add a booster http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?childpagename=US%2FLayout&packedargs=c%3DL_Product_C2%26cid%3D1130267578138&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper it comes with a CD and is easy to configure, but do not unplug or u will need to reset it then erase IP address and DNS server address memory on it then reconfigure to add more PC's use something like this http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/products/wpci810g/default.asp or http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/products/wu830g/default.asp?sSection=home_networking or http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/products/we800g/default.asp you can also hook up a network printer so you can print from any computer on the network anywhere in the house using this http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/products/wps870g/default.asp?sSection=home_networking ***!!! IMPORTANT put a security setting on it so when you first pick up the network (with laptop) you need a password other wise with a set up like that you neighbors could get free internet from you!!!***
____________________ 1995 honda 300 4x4 2006 Arctic Cat H1 |
|||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
|
06ACH1 Member
|
$$ Router $37-65 Netork card -->not needed if laptop can pick up wireless networks such as Centrino $19-50 Booster $ 70-100 PC - Network - PC Only need ONE NOT ALL 1. Way of adapter $40-50 2. Way of USB port $ 19-60 3. Way Of Ethernet Port $100 Could Use USB adapter for a Laptop also USB adapter does NOT boost signal through computer only # 1 and # 3 thats why they are more expensive.
____________________ 1995 honda 300 4x4 2006 Arctic Cat H1 |
|||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
|
06ACH1 Member
|
how far are you from St. Croix MN because im going to be there in april for spring break and i will have a week to do nothing then i will be wheeling in the area for about a week (get to know area) (3 full days of riding) i could help you with it on that spare week and my dad might be able to also sorry if that is too late
____________________ 1995 honda 300 4x4 2006 Arctic Cat H1 |
|||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
|
outlandish AWF Admin
|
Wow thanks for the info.......this just may be the way I go......
____________________ coming soon....the new Aurora Decal site |
|||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
|
06ACH1 Member
|
sorry for all the posts the 4 port ethernet does not mean you are limited to 4 computeres just thats how many you can wire into the router!! and the printer bridge is around $37 http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=WE800G seems like if you were to buy online look at this website first they seem to have decent prices especially compared to amazon
____________________ 1995 honda 300 4x4 2006 Arctic Cat H1 |
|||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
|
OSOKILL Admin Assist/ Enforcer 
|
how big is the place you want this network to be??? if it isnt to big you wont need a lot of stuff
____________________ Team Outty 800 Member #24 |
|||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
|
06ACH1 Member
|
ik but i was just giving him differnt ideas and to not wire PC-PC and do it all wireless you will need some sort of adapter for each then one for the laptop if he want a wireless printer theres another and depending how big you could make it so the PC's also act like boosters or just buy Boosters and like i said before make it a secure network because with something that big your neighbors could get free highspeed interent. i can go about 800 ft outside my house in dense woods and pick up the network P.S. if you live on a lake it is even more important to secure it because the network can somehow bounce off the water (across small bays and channels when calm ) at night when it has the mirror like look
____________________ 1995 honda 300 4x4 2006 Arctic Cat H1 |
|||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
|
outlandish AWF Admin
|
sorry for all the posts the 4 port ethernet does not mean you are limited to 4 computeres just thats how many you can wire into the router!! and the printer bridge is around $37 I understand that and have no need for the printer bridge I have 3 desktops (router) sitting here online right now. I need to reach the office and tie in another desktop (usb adapter or card) which is close to 150' and I will have a wireless notebook (wifi). What I'm hoping is that I won't need that booster
____________________ coming soon....the new Aurora Decal site |
|||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
|
06ACH1 Member
|
if your worried about signal and the cost use USB for the closer PC and a CARD for the futher away one
____________________ 1995 honda 300 4x4 2006 Arctic Cat H1 |
|||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
| Current time is 09:05 pm | |
| Can-Am Headquarters ...Aurora Wheelers ATV Forum > Tips, Toys, Tires, Ads, Misc > Other Toys > Wireless Networking Advice Needed | |
