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    Network is unstable and slow after being secured

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by JWBlue, Sep 28, 2007.

  1. JWBlue

    JWBlue Notebook Deity

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    Hello,

    I am using a DIR-655 with a DWA-142 (D-Link USB adapter) hooked up to a desktop and an an 802.11g network card in a laptopk. After creating a password to access the network, network has become unstable and slow. On the computer with the desktop, the adapters connection manager shows the signal strenth is 100% at 300 mpbs. The laptop connection manager shows the signal strength at 100% at 54 mpbs. We are using the network only to share a cable internet connection.


    Below are the settings on the router:

    WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS

    Enable Wireless : (check in box) Always Add New

    802.11 Mode : Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b

    Enable Auto Channel Scan : (check in box)

    Transmission Rate : Best (automatic)

    Channel Width : Auto 20/40 MHz

    Visibility Status :Visible


    WIRELESS SECURITY MODE

    Security Mode : WPA-Personal

    WPA

    WPA Mode : Auto (WPA or WPA2)

    Cipher Type : TKIP and AES


    Group Key Update Interval : 3600 seconds

    (How do I add an image to my post? The print screen does not work on my computer. I attached a Word file with a picture of the web page with my router settings.)

    If I set the Visibility status to invisible, will my network still be detectable? If it is still detectable, can someone determine what the SSID is? If the answer is no to either of those questions, couldn't I turn of the password protection and still have my network be secure?

    Is there any setting that I can change that might improve the stability and speed of my network? Just before changing the settings, I updated the firmware on my router to 1.05. Could this be the problem?

    KLA
     
    JWBlue, Sep 28, 2007
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  2. 000111

    000111 Atari Master

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    imo, setting the visibility to invisible isn't very good protection, so i wouldn't do that.

    i can't vouch for that firmware, since i don't use that router. but it does seem like a possible cause... someone who has that router will hopefully chime in here.
     
    000111, Sep 28, 2007
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  3. sickpuppy

    sickpuppy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im using a 655 router, this router has the so called smart QOS and will prioritize certain things such as video, gaming etc, what are you doing with your systems will determain which computer gets the bandwidth, go into the routers advanced settings the to QOS engine and you can manualy prioritize your bandwidth, it, it takes a bit of figuring out, there is much more settings in the advanced section to be set then just the QOS engine settings, go through all the tabs slowly and you should come up with a solution.
     
    sickpuppy, Sep 28, 2007
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  4. Reezin14

    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    Your network will run at 11g speeds,when you add anything g to the it try g/n mode.With auto channel width settings.I personally use WPA2 personal.Plus I don't think it won't hurt to test the network with your old firmware it can be one way of eliminating a possible cause of network problems. Sickpuppy has a good suggestion to try also.
     
    Reezin14, Sep 28, 2007
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