Samsung blu ray does not reliably connect to WIFI

[DebraP]

Here is my situation: My linksys wireless router is connected to the cable modem in my bedroom. I can reliably connect to the wireless from that room as well as the kitchen and the living room but not from the second bedroom. (I live in an apartment in NYC.). If I try to use my laptop or iPad in the second bedroom, the signal is weak and often drops. Today I bought a Samsung blu ray and connected in very easily to the Samsung LED TV in that second bedroom. Initially, I was able to connect to the wireless when setting it up, but, as I feared would happen, subsequent connections were unsuccessful. It does not seem very likely that I will be able to stream any movies to the blu ray, at this point.

I need to come up with another way to connect the blu ray to the Internet. I thought about a second cable modem but from what I've read that's not doable. Do I have to hard wire the blu ray to the modem in my bedroom? That would take a pretty long Ethernet cable and I can't even figure out how to actually route it as I'd be going through a bathroom and a closet and doorways to get there. I also thought about boosting my wireless router but I don't know exactly how to do that.

Is there anyone out there who has a solution for me? Or, can anyone direct me to who I can call for help? I can't figure out if I should call Time Warner Cable, Samsung or Cisco.

Thanks in advance.

 

[JackMDS]

This thread deals with similar situation. - http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2308012

Posting detailed instruction for each method is beyond the scope of an online forum.

If you Technically inclined Google for supplemental info or find a geek friend that can help.

Samsung and Cisco have nothing to do with such issue.

TWC might help. However if your monthly charges will go up as part of the solution it will be a mistake to use them.

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In general

WIFI is not just about pieces of Hardware, it is highly depended on Environmental variables.

The same Wireless Router can work well in one type of Environment and be a “Dud” in another. Most Environmental variables like, Apartment/House general layout, walls and their inner/outer structure, electrical Noises, furniture size and their placement, etc. cannot be (or it is very hard) controlled.

Thus, in many cases there is No Magic Wireless Router that can cover whatever One desires.

The best way is to lay a CAT6 cable to central locations in the house that is close to the destination Wireless client and install an Access Point, or Cable/DSL Router configured as an Access Points. Then connect it to the Main Router.

Using Access Points or Wireless Cable/DSL Routers as a Switch with an Access Point - http://www.ezlan.net/router_AP.html

You do not want/can not/hate/your client hate to lay Cables.Start with One affordable Wireless Router that can do WDS (the reason to start with WDS capable Router is that in case you need to add more Wireless WDS hardware the original Router has to support it).


Start with One affordable Wireless Router that can do WDS (the reason to start with WDS capable Router is that in case you need to add more Wireless WDS hardware the original Router has to support it). If you are lucky your environment is conducive to get covered with one Good Wireless Router, you are done.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_distribution_system

Due to the added flexibility, it is a better solution to choose Routers that can work with the free 3rd party firmware DD-WRT

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/WDS_Linked_router_network

Using a Laptop loaded with Wirelessnetview, do a Wireless survey, http://majorgeeks.com/WirelessNetView_d6102.html

According to the signal strength reading, identify spots that have strong signal, and spots with weak or No signal.

Repeaters have to be put in places that have relatively strong signal and are in proximity of the "dead" areas.

How many WDS units are needed? It depends on your specific environment. It is a good idea to start with one additional unit, try it, and decide on the Next step according to the outcome.

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Good Wireless Routers that can be flashed with DD-WRT and be configured as main Wireless Router, or Access Point/Repeater, if needed.

Money is Not an issue. Asus RT-N66U -RT-N66U

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833320091

Best value for the price. Cisco E4200 refurb.

http://homestore.cisco.com/en-us/Ro...-router_stcVVproductId133604734VVviewprod.htm

I want sub $100 and new (I am allergic to refurb.) Buffalo WZR-HP-AG300H

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833162070

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I want to spend less and do not care about Giga, and NAS, but need good Wireless.

This is decent Wireless Router with Dual radio.

Cisco E2500 refurb. $35.

http://homestore.cisco.com/en-us/Ro...-Router_stcVVproductId138177695VVviewprod.htm




http://redirect.anandtech.com/r?url...duct.aspx?Item=N82E16833166046&user=u00000687

 

[s44]

(I live in an apartment in NYC.)

You almost certainly have mind-blowing levels of interference from neighbors' apartment wifi setups. You'll need to either (1) use sheer transmission power to overpower their networks, (2) run ethernet cable, or (3) try the less congested 5ghz band.

How far is your second bedroom from the modem?

 

[s44]

Two more questions:
(1) do you have that second bedroom tv connected to cable, or a cable wire in there?
(2) what's the exact model of your current router?