**802.11g

[sep]

Netgear WGR614 Cable/DSL 54Mbps Wireless Router w/4-Port 10/100 Mbps
http://www.googlegear.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=251778

Netgear MA101 11Mbs-802.11b Wireless USB Adapter
http://www.googlegear.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=251610

Why did I go with USB?
I read that the PCI?s don?t get good reception based on the location (behind the PC) of cards antenna. The USB can be moved to get the best receptions and can be moved to other PC?s with ease.

Why did I go with a USB 802.11b adapter?
Netgear only has a PCMCIA 11g adapter (See question #1 below). I figure the 11b will do just fine for my system #2 surfing/chatting in the adjacent room. Once I upgrade this to 11g I?ll keep this for backup or sell it. It only cost $40 after mail-in rebate.

Why did I go with Netgear?
Good review, better security and a great price. I only compared this to Linksys. Belkin, MS, Dlink, etc. didn?t come close.

Questions
1) Can I use a different manufactures USB or PCI 11g adapter?
2) Anyone using this adapter or router?

Please feel free to add your comments or thoughts!
-JC

 

[chanachana]

Different manufacturers *should* work, though the IEEE standard has not been finalized for 802.11g yet, so you may have some issues. Once it is finalized, you shouldn't have any problems.

 

[sep]

chanachana - That what I was thinking. Wait until its standard. If netgear doesn't make one that's USB I can get another manufactures.

Anandtech - Possible to make this an offical **802.11g post? Or can you create one?

Thanks,
-JC

 

[JackMDS]

Here you can see a chart comparing the Entry Level 802.11g Wireless gateway currently available,

Close study of this chart would indicate that the ?g? products from D-Link, Linksys, and Netgear are performing similarly.

802.11a/b/g SOHO Routers: Performance.

General info here: Wireless What Should I Get (April, 2003 Edition)?

 

[SaigonK]

I see so many people wanting G before it is even ready for primetime, hold off for a bit people most of these Home units are junk and dont even work correctly!

 

[sep]

JackMDS - I didn't see the 614 in this review. Do you think it will perform like the access point mentioned in the review?

SaigonK - Needed a wireless router. None of the 11b routers offered the security that this one offered. Why not get one with the draft and upgrade the firmware once final? I could see you recommending not using the 11g adapters, these routers can still run as 11b without glitches!

I'll let you know how it goes this weekend...

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: sep
JackMDS - I didn't see the 614 in this review. Do you think it will perform like the access point mentioned in the review?

The WGR604 is there.

604 is an Access Point 614 is a Wireless Cable/DSL Router.

From Wireless percpective it is the same.

 

[MatthewF01]

ive posted a million times in a million places but maybe someone can help me!!


Im BRAND NEW TO WIRELESS, to begin with...


I bought 2 D-Link 802.11g Access Points.

My network is configured currently as such, all ethernet:

-My computer and a number of others in an office in the basement, all connected into a mini-switch.
-one cable goes from the switch, upstairs into the kitchen where it connects to another switch.
-plugged into this switch is another desktop in the kitchen.

Now my intentions are to move my computer up one floor to my bedroom, above the kitchen.

I am the Network's Internet Connection Server, as well as a DHCP server...and i want it to stay that way.

so i have tried a number of configurations to try to establish a connection over wireless, then I can make the move to my bedroom...


I have plugged my Pc directly into one AP, and placed the other on the switch in the kitchen. This would be the same configuration as when i move my pc.
It seemed as though everything was configured correctly, but it wasnt establishing any connection. Wasnt pinging across.
Then I took my AP and placed it on the basement's switch. Then I just left the connection from my pc into that switch connected. After disconnecting the cable which runs upstairs, which would theoretically kick in the wireless, Still no joy.


I have tried both a BRIDGE mode, as well as an AP/CLIENT mode, and used what I believe are the correct MAC addresses, but nothing.


Should I call D-Link on this one?


No one has really been able to help me much, and Im about to pull out my hair

 

[sep]

I'll look this over and get back with you tomorrow...so tired right now...-JC

 

[MatthewF01]

Originally posted by: sep
I'll look this over and get back with you tomorrow...so tired right now...-JC

THANK YOU!!

 

[JackMDS]

oops!

 

[SaigonK]

sep - i would be interested to see how it goes for you, I use all Cisco gear, and have a new 1200AP i need to setup for the house, but I am too damn lazy.

 

[sep]

MatthewF01:

Disreguard the Internet Sharing and DCHP. Setup a Static IP Address for your PC and PC#2. Make it simple 192.168.1.1 and .2 for the PC#2 (subnet 255.255.255.0) with nothing else in tcpip settings. If this works then setup your locations with static just to make sure everythings going to work in these locations. Then switch PCs to DHCP with the appropriate settings for the net access. This is assuming you didn't try this already. Forgive me, but I don't know anything about the DLINK AP settings and can't help your there.

SaigonK:

I thought I'd have it yesterday, but it's now coming Monday. I will keep everyone informed.

-JC

 

[MatthewF01]

Sep, as the DHCP server, my IP is hardcoded as 192.168.0.1

I even hardcoded the PC with the other AP as 192.168.0.20

it works fine when the ethernet is hardwired, and I have the LAN settings on the APs pretty much identical, so im not sure that the problem lies there

 

[sep]

When you say it works hardwired your not taking about including the AP correct?

My thoughts were to test 2 pcs, 1 switch and 1 AP all using static.

-JC

 

[onelin]

one tidbit of info I've come across... 192.168.0.x doesn't always work right w/ all equipment. As a precaution, I always use 192.168.1.x ...I know nothing about wireless, but...it's always worth a try.

 

[MatthewF01]

Originally posted by: sep
When you say it works hardwired your not taking about including the AP correct?

My thoughts were to test 2 pcs, 1 switch and 1 AP all using static.

-JC

ive tested a configuration where the APs were actually INTEGRATED INTO THE NETWORK WIRING. as in, nothing was being transmitted across the APs. I could ping them, and everything was communicable with everything else, however wireless wouldnt go..

 

[sep]

What is the OS of the pc's that are using wireless? Can you connect to the AP devices?

 

[MatthewF01]

all pc's run WinXP Professional

I can connect to both APs while they are hard-wired into the existing LAN

However, if I try to use one AP to connect wirelessly to another AP (like, typing their IP in IE for their config setup) it will not go.

 

[sep]

It sound like to me that the Wireless piece is not working (no da Sep!). I don't know much about the setup program. I would recommend contacting technical support, but not with the whole problem. Just try to setup the PC #1 to PC#2 through AP & Switch. Once you get this going it should be the same on the PC #4 (upstairs).

Hope I help....just a little. Let us know what happens or am I just not getting your problem?

-JC

 

[MatthewF01]

thanks Sep, sounds like a plan. Ill give D-Link a call towards the end of the week I suppose.

Ill be sure to let everyone know what happens.

I just HAD to be a trailblazer, eh...

heh

 

[sep]

Well it's been a couple weeks now that I've been using the Netgear router. So far I like it. I only have one PC connecting over 11b on a Netgear USB adapter. My pc and one other connect local along with the print server. No problems at all. Easy basic setup (it detected my settings and connected to the net without interaction). I then setup options for me. Nice router.

I have noticed that when my cable modem or ISP (don't know where the problem lies) lock/loose IP connection I reboot the modem and where ever I'm at the router connects me like I didn't miss a beat. This wasn't the same on my previous router (SMC...never using them again).

My wireless pc is about 12-15ft away with one wall and two doors. It gets a solid 11mb connection. No problems so far. This weekend I'll be moving the one PC from local to wireless (same Netgear 11b USB adapter). I'll let you know if I run into any probems...wait. How about I take my work notebook home and walk around the house testing the connection (ftp from my local PC & net)? That sounds like a better plan. Who votes for this?


-JC

 

[skyking]

I do that, call it "war walking"