Well I went wireless today

RedCherry · 2006-02-23, 01:32 AM

Got my 2nd modem, all my pci cards, and have gone wi-fi. Ran speed tests, I'm getting a faster connection with the wi-fi then I got with the wires.

I had an A/B switch to switch back and forth between the two wired internet connections, and I remember being told years ago that it could "slow down" your connection, they might have been correct, I was pretty suprised to have a faster connection.

Tomorrow, I hook MadHatter's Link List checking computer up. Right now though, we can't seem to share files, even though we are using the same router but me wireless, and him with the wired portion. I have a feeling it is because my wireless connection is encrypted, does that make sense? I'm really tired, lol.

MeatPounder · 2006-02-23, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RedCherry

Got my 2nd modem, all my pci cards, and have gone wi-fi. Ran speed tests, I'm getting a faster connection with the wi-fi then I got with the wires.

I had an A/B switch to switch back and forth between the two wired internet connections, and I remember being told years ago that it could "slow down" your connection, they might have been correct, I was pretty suprised to have a faster connection.

Tomorrow, I hook MadHatter's Link List checking computer up. Right now though, we can't seem to share files, even though we are using the same router but me wireless, and him with the wired portion. I have a feeling it is because my wireless connection is encrypted, does that make sense? I'm really tired, lol.

Check to see if the Windows firewall is turned on for the wireless connection.

RedCherry · 2006-02-23, 11:52 AM

We are sharing files now.

Took me less than 1/2 and hour to set up his link list checking computer, now that we are both on the wireless encrypted network, we can go back and forth just fine.

Now I just need to pull the wires out thorugh all the holes in the walls running to the various parts of the house and roll them up and store them, although doubt I will be going back to that. Anyone need some 50' cat 5 cables? Maybe I can sell them on ebay, lol.

Actually we have to leave one cable for the lap top. I think I'd rather upgrade my lap top and get one with a wireless card in it, then pay close to $70 for a wireless usb connector for it. It is so darn old and outdated it is why spend more money on it?

biftek · 2006-02-23, 04:13 PM

i would be leaving the cable in place, in the future you could face major dramas with your wireless when your neighbours start using wireless also , not to mention drops out from cordless phones etc causing major problems
so just keep the cable there as backup

Cleo · 2006-02-23, 04:25 PM

Been wireless for many years.

Have laptop, will work.

Freedom this is.

2006-02-23, 01:32 AM	#1
RedCherry Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Middle of the Desert, Pahrump, NV Posts: 3,187	Well I went wireless today Got my 2nd modem, all my pci cards, and have gone wi-fi. Ran speed tests, I'm getting a faster connection with the wi-fi then I got with the wires. I had an A/B switch to switch back and forth between the two wired internet connections, and I remember being told years ago that it could "slow down" your connection, they might have been correct, I was pretty suprised to have a faster connection. Tomorrow, I hook MadHatter's Link List checking computer up. Right now though, we can't seem to share files, even though we are using the same router but me wireless, and him with the wired portion. I have a feeling it is because my wireless connection is encrypted, does that make sense? I'm really tired, lol. __________________ Our 3D Comics and Props on Renderotica

2006-02-23, 11:52 AM	#3
RedCherry Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Middle of the Desert, Pahrump, NV Posts: 3,187	We are sharing files now. Took me less than 1/2 and hour to set up his link list checking computer, now that we are both on the wireless encrypted network, we can go back and forth just fine. Now I just need to pull the wires out thorugh all the holes in the walls running to the various parts of the house and roll them up and store them, although doubt I will be going back to that. Anyone need some 50' cat 5 cables? Maybe I can sell them on ebay, lol. Actually we have to leave one cable for the lap top. I think I'd rather upgrade my lap top and get one with a wireless card in it, then pay close to $70 for a wireless usb connector for it. It is so darn old and outdated it is why spend more money on it? __________________ Our 3D Comics and Props on Renderotica

2006-02-23, 04:25 PM	#5
Cleo Subversive filth of the hedonistic decadent West Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 27,936	Been wireless for many years. Have laptop, will work. Freedom this is. __________________ Free Rides on Uber and Lyft Uber Car: uberTzTerri Lyft Car: TZ896289

2006-02-23, 04:13 PM	#4
biftek If something goes wrong at the plant, blame the guy who can't speak English Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 32	i would be leaving the cable in place, in the future you could face major dramas with your wireless when your neighbours start using wireless also , not to mention drops out from cordless phones etc causing major problems so just keep the cable there as backup