-=PCTechTalk=- Re: For the network gurus
- From: "Don101" <don101@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 23:28:25 -0400
I will dump the software. When I do, will that necessitate re-establishing
connections or other configuration changes?
You correctly assumed the drivers were all PC related and the system is XP
Pro. The router is v8 and I didn't even think of looking for new firmware
for it. I'll go look at it and compare dates to see if it is needed.
Problems are:
On one laptop the connection is very erratic. It connects for a little bit
then drops for a little bit. Then repeats the process over and over.
(Rainbow only, no problem Williams or ethenet cable)
Dell is currently connected and running well on Rainbow. Has been since
this morning (thursday). Before that it was not even recognizing the
router. See question below.
I just went over to the second laptop and it appears to be working ok. So
does the first one. ArggHh!!!!
Looks like posting a question is the best way to fix a problem. So lets try
another one:
Will plugging in an ethernet cable to a wireless enabled computer disable
the wireless until the cable is removed? If not, my desktop is doing
strange things? Note: wired adapter and wireless adapter are two totally
different devices. First one is an Intel PRO/100 and the second is the
Linksys adapter mentioned earlier.
I'll go read about the issues with EasyLink and will also check out the
DD-WRT flash. I still have the older router so I have a platform to play on
if I want to. Thanks for the links.
Don
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ryan Greenier" <rgreenier@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 2:21 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: For the network gurus
>I agree with G that I'd get rid of the EasyLink crapware. It isn't needed
> and it is a hog in terms of resources. If you get rid of that, it might
> clear-up your issue, since there are known issues with the software:
> http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheadername1=Content-Type&blobheadername2=Content-Disposition&blobheadervalue1=text%2Fplain&blobheadervalue2=inline%3B+filename%3DWRT54G-v8_v8.00.5_fwReleaseNotes.txt&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1193773201628&ssbinary=true&lid=8663037401B161
> If you want to keep EasyLink, try upgrading your router to the latest code
> at
> http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_CASupport_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1166859837401&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=3740141396B07&displaypage=download#versiondetail(assuming
> you haven't already - you mention driver updates, but I'm assuming
> that is strictly PC-based troubleshooting).
>
> I'm assuming you're using XP of some flavor? What are the problems
> exactly?
> It can't maintain a wireless connection with the router (i.e. you see the
> connection drop out from the system tray), or Internet-connectivity just
> doesn't exist even though it shows you're connected? Those are two
> different
> scenarios that would determine totally different courses of action.
>
> I use a Linksys myself, but I have flashed it with DD-WRT (
> http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv3/dd-wrt/downloads.html). It is far more
> superior than what Linksys provides, and I have found it to be a lot more
> stable. However it is not supported by Linksys at all whatsoever and I
> would
> exercise extreme caution in doing so, because I have seen many-a-brick
> come
> from messing up the firmware flash. Research and understand what you are
> doing before attempting (if at all) and if it is something you find a
> necessity.
>
> - Ryan
>
>
> On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 1:52 PM, GuitarMan <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Don,
>> Excellent explanation of the problem and your troubleshooting results.
>> Just keep in mind that Linksys is recommending the EasyLink software
>> because
>> they have a financial agreement with that company. If your old software
>> was
>> doing the job well, you might want to try going back to it to see if the
>> problem clears up.
>>
>> My initial thought is that network monitoring software always adds
>> another place where signal processing corruption can take place (so I
>> avoid
>> them like the plague), but I'd like to give this some more thought before
>> diving in deeper. In the meantime, someone else may post a possible
>> solution.
>>
>> Peace,
>> G
>>
>> "The only dumb questions are the ones that are never asked"
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <dsw32952@xxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 10:23 AM
>> Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- For the network gurus
>>
>>
>> > Equipment:
>> > Laptop: Compaq Presario V5305 WM (V5000 series) with Broadcom 802.11g
>> > wireless network card
>> >
>> > Laptop: Compaq Presario V5315 WM (V5000 series) with Broadcom 802.11g
>> > wireless network card
>> >
>> > Desktop: Dell Dimension 8300 with Linksys WUSB54G (v4) 802.11g wireless
>> > USB network adapter
>> >
>> > Linksys WRT54g (v8) Router
>> >
>> > All have the latest drivers installed. Dell had recent clean install
>> with
>> > all the latest drivers.
>> >
>> >
>> > Available Networks:
>> >
>> > Rainbow (my protected network, excellent signal strength)
>> >
>> > Williams (neighbor's unprotected network, weak to moderate signal
>> > strength)
>> >
>> >
>> > All three computers operate well when connected via ethernet cable
>> >
>> > All three computers work well when connected to Williams
>> >
>> > All three computers suffer frequent problems connecting to Rainbow.
>> > Sometimes OK. Sometimes intermittent. Sometimes not all.
>> >
>> > The router has been replaced (2 or 3 months ago). Per Linksys
>> > recommendation I now use EasyLink router software that came with the
>> > new
>> > router instead of the old Network Monitor software that was with the
>> > old
>> > router.
>> >
>> > Fresh install with new passkey helped for a couple of days but then
>> > problems resumed.
>> >
>> > Neither onset nor duration of the problem can be tied to operation of
>> > other electrical/electronic equipment such as cordless or cell phones,
>> > microwave oven, HDTV, remote controls etc.
>> >
>> > We have a small airport about a half mile away, but if that is the
>> source
>> > of the problem why does it not affect the Williams network?
>> >
>> >
>> > Anybody got any ideas?
>> >
>> > Don
>>
>>
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