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    Why does my router hate me?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Ghold, Sep 20, 2009.

  1. Ghold

    Ghold Notebook Evangelist

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    I have had a Belkin wireless N router for about 2 weeks now and It's been nothing but crap.
    It won't let me play GTA 4 online on my 360 and the wireless has no range, reaches my room but is terribly slow and only last for a few minutes and it just d/c's every 5 sec's.
    Any suggestions?

    I don't know if I can return it to Best Buy now.
     
    Ghold, Sep 20, 2009
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  2. amoney3

    amoney3 Notebook Consultant

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    makes sure that there isnt a microwave, cordless phone, etc close to the router. Also, be sure that MIMO is enabled and that router is broadcast on either channels 1,6, or 11. Finally, position the antennas, if there are any, in an optimal direction.
     
    amoney3, Sep 22, 2009
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  3. HeardEmSay

    HeardEmSay Notebook Evangelist

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    Raise the antennas up and make sure its somewhere thats at least 3 ft off the ground.
     
    HeardEmSay, Sep 22, 2009
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    spookyu NBR Zombie Expert

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    I've always had a luck updating a router's firmware, sometimes fixes little issues that may bug you a lot.
     
    spookyu, Sep 22, 2009
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  5. Ghold

    Ghold Notebook Evangelist

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    Hmm, ill try to move my phone that is near it and take a look at the MIMO and channels. I have already updated the firmware.
     
    Ghold, Sep 22, 2009
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    That's why, you are using Belkin.
     
    Wirelessman, Sep 22, 2009
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  7. rafaelholter

    rafaelholter Notebook Enthusiast

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    Did you search your router before buying it? Always stick to good brands, linksys and cisco are good but a little pricey, dlink is known brand but sometimes has problems. I don't know belkin to tell you the truth.

    Even if there are cordless phones if you are within 20 m area, the signal from the router would cancel out this signals... if your connection is completely disrupted, then there's problem with the source.

    Return it to best buy, I guess all stores have refunds.
    Good luck
     
    rafaelholter, Sep 25, 2009
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