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I use a free program called Inssider for this purpose.
Shows other networks and I put mine on a clear channel
Works very well.
>From: Russ Poffenberger <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Old Linksys WRT54G router
>
>Hi Jean,
>
>When I see this type of behavior, I first check to see if there are
>neighbors that have a wireless router also on the same channel. In the US,
>there are 11 channels to choose from, and sometimes if you have two wireless
>access points in the same vicinity on the same channel, the client computers
>get confused over which one to connect to, or the interference causes
>dropouts.
>
>Using the wireless network manager, you can usually search for wireless
>networks in range. If you see somebody eleses, then you should be able to
>choose a different channel through your router setup.
>
>Russ Poffenberger
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>-----Original Message-----
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>[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of J Bourvic
>Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 8:54 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: [PCBUILD] Old Linksys WRT54G router
>
>
>I have an old linksys WRT54G router that I believe originally had
>version 3.x software which I flashed to 4.7 (the highest it could go
>because of its age). It has been a faithful router but it seems to be
>forgetful now. I have a small wired/wireless network in my home that had
>worked without problems until about six months ago when I started losing
>connectivity to the web. I would still have a connection to the router,
>showing a strong signal and speed indication (for what Win XP and Win
>MedCntr are willing to display) but I lose connections to web pages and
>servers. We have learned to right click on the computer broadcast icon
>and "repair" the connection. Windows does it thing by releasing the IP,
>clearing and then reloading the IP and all is well until it decides to
>hiccup again.
>
>So my question is: Is my router dying a slow death? Are there any
>programs that I can use to 'see' what is going on? Any settings on the
>router that might not be right? Or should I bite the bullet and get a
>new "N" type or maybe even one of the new "Dual Channel" ones?
>
>Any insight would be appreciated.
>
>Jean Bourvic
>
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