Q. This unit keeps dropping the wireless signal. I unplug cable to unit from desktop and replug it, wireless often works, but not always for long. This Netgear unit came from the cable company. I was under the impression that my new HP Omni desk top had an internal modem and the Netgear was just acting as a router. Do I need just a router or another modem-router? I'd like to buy the right equipment to solve the wireless problem and send this unit back to Charter. I appreciate any insight you might share.
A. Two types of Internet devices are commonly sold.
1. Combination modem / routers, often called gateways.
2. Stand alone routers which can be connected to a stand alone modem.
DSL and Cable modems use different technology, for this reason you can't use a cable gateway (DOCSIS) with DSL or use a DSL gateway (ADSL2+) with a cable Internet connection.
The Netgear CGD24G is a cable gateway. http://support.netgear.com/product/CGD24G
A gateway is a combination modem and router in one enclosure.
A highly rated DOCSIS 3.0 cable gateway is the Motorola SBG6580. It is currently about $120 at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040IUI46/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=excharge-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0040IUI46
You could also buy a standalone cable modem and connect it to a separate wireless router.
You don't have to buy your modem, router or gateway from your ISP, you can get one from a local retailer such as BestBuy or Fry's or online from places like Amazon.
As far as the brand goes, the brand is not as important as the model. Some manufacturers release a good model but the next is crap. I would look at the Amazon reviews of models that interest you. Even if you don't buy from Amazon the reviews will tell you a lot about which models to avoid. Look for at least 20 or more reviews with at least a 4 star rating. Read a few and see if they sound like the particular model will work for your application.
Most cable Internet providers use the cable modem's MAC address to activate the modem.
You'll have to call your cable provider with the MAC of the new modem so they can activate it on your account. The MAC address is usually printed on a sticker attached to the modem.
That being said,
No desktop is going to have a cable modem. It might have a dial-up modem, though most newer PC's don't include one.
Many newer PC's do include WiFi and Ethernet adapters and this might be what you are referring to.
Here is how it works,
Your cable modem connects to the Incoming coaxial cable and provides Internet (WAN) access from your ISP.
This WAN connection connects to a wireless router, In your case, with a gateway, the connection is internal.
A router connects two separate networks and manage the traffic between them.
In most home network applications the router connects your local group of computers and devices known as the LAN with the Internet, commonly called the WAN or Wide Area Network.
There are usually 4 LAN ports on the router to connect PCs and other devices via Ethernet cables if need be.
A wireless router enables you to provide wireless (WiFi) Internet access to all of your WiFi enabled devices such as laptops, game consoles, cell phones and tablets, Streaming devices such as Roku boxes and Internet enabled TV and sound devices, etc.
Wireless signals are affected by many factors including wall density, electrical interference, directional antenna range, etc. All of these factors will affect your actual wireless range.
Just because a particular wireless router works good at one location does not guarantee that it will have similar performance in a different location due to variance in the factors listed above.
You should try to centrally locate your wireless router or gateway up high and away from dense walls and electrical and 2.4 GHz wireless interference such as microwave ovens, cordless phones, baby monitors, etc.
The best solution would be to use a wired (Ethernet) connection between your PC and the router.
A quality 50' Ethernet patch cable is less than $10 at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001W26TIW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=excharge-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001W26TIW
If it is not feasible to run cables you have other options such as powerline network adapters You plug one in by the router and one in the room where you need access and connect them to the devices with standard Ethernet patch cables. http://isp1.us/reviews/netgear-xavb2101-powerline-adapter/
The network signals are transmitted over your existing home electrical wiring which will not be affected by wireless interference.
However, if you absolutely need the wireless mobility there are various other ways to extend a Internet connection to areas with a weak wireless signal.
Devices such as wireless extenders that can expand your wireless range if need be. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YAYM06/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=excharge-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004YAYM06
The wireless range extender receives weak wireless signals and repeats them to extend the signal range to greater distances. Some models include 4 Ethernet ports in addition to the wireless radio.
Good Luck...
1. Combination modem / routers, often called gateways.
2. Stand alone routers which can be connected to a stand alone modem.
DSL and Cable modems use different technology, for this reason you can't use a cable gateway (DOCSIS) with DSL or use a DSL gateway (ADSL2+) with a cable Internet connection.
The Netgear CGD24G is a cable gateway. http://support.netgear.com/product/CGD24G
A gateway is a combination modem and router in one enclosure.
A highly rated DOCSIS 3.0 cable gateway is the Motorola SBG6580. It is currently about $120 at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040IUI46/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=excharge-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0040IUI46
You could also buy a standalone cable modem and connect it to a separate wireless router.
You don't have to buy your modem, router or gateway from your ISP, you can get one from a local retailer such as BestBuy or Fry's or online from places like Amazon.
As far as the brand goes, the brand is not as important as the model. Some manufacturers release a good model but the next is crap. I would look at the Amazon reviews of models that interest you. Even if you don't buy from Amazon the reviews will tell you a lot about which models to avoid. Look for at least 20 or more reviews with at least a 4 star rating. Read a few and see if they sound like the particular model will work for your application.
Most cable Internet providers use the cable modem's MAC address to activate the modem.
You'll have to call your cable provider with the MAC of the new modem so they can activate it on your account. The MAC address is usually printed on a sticker attached to the modem.
That being said,
No desktop is going to have a cable modem. It might have a dial-up modem, though most newer PC's don't include one.
Many newer PC's do include WiFi and Ethernet adapters and this might be what you are referring to.
Here is how it works,
Your cable modem connects to the Incoming coaxial cable and provides Internet (WAN) access from your ISP.
This WAN connection connects to a wireless router, In your case, with a gateway, the connection is internal.
A router connects two separate networks and manage the traffic between them.
In most home network applications the router connects your local group of computers and devices known as the LAN with the Internet, commonly called the WAN or Wide Area Network.
There are usually 4 LAN ports on the router to connect PCs and other devices via Ethernet cables if need be.
A wireless router enables you to provide wireless (WiFi) Internet access to all of your WiFi enabled devices such as laptops, game consoles, cell phones and tablets, Streaming devices such as Roku boxes and Internet enabled TV and sound devices, etc.
Wireless signals are affected by many factors including wall density, electrical interference, directional antenna range, etc. All of these factors will affect your actual wireless range.
Just because a particular wireless router works good at one location does not guarantee that it will have similar performance in a different location due to variance in the factors listed above.
You should try to centrally locate your wireless router or gateway up high and away from dense walls and electrical and 2.4 GHz wireless interference such as microwave ovens, cordless phones, baby monitors, etc.
The best solution would be to use a wired (Ethernet) connection between your PC and the router.
A quality 50' Ethernet patch cable is less than $10 at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001W26TIW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=excharge-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001W26TIW
If it is not feasible to run cables you have other options such as powerline network adapters You plug one in by the router and one in the room where you need access and connect them to the devices with standard Ethernet patch cables. http://isp1.us/reviews/netgear-xavb2101-powerline-adapter/
The network signals are transmitted over your existing home electrical wiring which will not be affected by wireless interference.
However, if you absolutely need the wireless mobility there are various other ways to extend a Internet connection to areas with a weak wireless signal.
Devices such as wireless extenders that can expand your wireless range if need be. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YAYM06/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=excharge-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004YAYM06
The wireless range extender receives weak wireless signals and repeats them to extend the signal range to greater distances. Some models include 4 Ethernet ports in addition to the wireless radio.
Good Luck...
Is it normal for the macbook pro monitor to creak and be flimsy and can it be fixed?
Q.
A. Your not the first person to ask this. My sister went mac crazy for the first six months after she bought one of those mac book pro's. The hinge broke and even though it was still under warranty shes been getting the run around. It's the old if you didn't buy the extra apple-care product than apple doesn't care.
I remember with in a month after she bought it started creaking and five months of babying it later it broke. Her best friend told her not to worry about it and her hinge cracked long ago it just stick a little now when opening and closing. She changed her mind when all kinds of lines started going across the screen.
For as much as she paid for it that is such a shame. Sorry you fell for the mac ads and hoopla. Mabey you learned a lesson.
I remember with in a month after she bought it started creaking and five months of babying it later it broke. Her best friend told her not to worry about it and her hinge cracked long ago it just stick a little now when opening and closing. She changed her mind when all kinds of lines started going across the screen.
For as much as she paid for it that is such a shame. Sorry you fell for the mac ads and hoopla. Mabey you learned a lesson.
How much is my computer worth?
Q. Please answer with a US money amount (not "alot" or "not much". Because I am thinking about switching to a ProBook Mac of ebay for about 1000-1200 dollars and I want to know how much money I need.
Specs:
Motherboard -- ASUS A8N-SLI (Bought right after Christmas 2007)
Sound -- Integrated into motherboard 8 channel audio
RAM -- 2GB Ultra (Four 512MB Sticks)
Harddrive -- 250GB retailed (actually has 230GB)
CD/DVD Drives -- 1 CD/DVD Read and Writer / 1 DVD/CD reader
Video Card -- 7950 GX2 (My Baby...lol, barely used)
Processor -- AMD X2 3800
Power Supply -- Xfinity 600 watt
Case -- Ultra Aluminus (Barely Used)
OS -- Windows Vista Home Premium Academic Version (Brand New - Includes 32 bit DVD and 64 bit DVD)
If I would need more money then:
Monitor : Dell Trinitron 19 inch CRT. (Has some scratches around the edges)
Specs:
Motherboard -- ASUS A8N-SLI (Bought right after Christmas 2007)
Sound -- Integrated into motherboard 8 channel audio
RAM -- 2GB Ultra (Four 512MB Sticks)
Harddrive -- 250GB retailed (actually has 230GB)
CD/DVD Drives -- 1 CD/DVD Read and Writer / 1 DVD/CD reader
Video Card -- 7950 GX2 (My Baby...lol, barely used)
Processor -- AMD X2 3800
Power Supply -- Xfinity 600 watt
Case -- Ultra Aluminus (Barely Used)
OS -- Windows Vista Home Premium Academic Version (Brand New - Includes 32 bit DVD and 64 bit DVD)
If I would need more money then:
Monitor : Dell Trinitron 19 inch CRT. (Has some scratches around the edges)
A. about $800
But I would never downgrade from that rig to a mac.
But I would never downgrade from that rig to a mac.
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