http://www.avforums.com/forums/ Discussing Networking hardware and configurations and Networked attached storage at the AV Forums en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:39:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.avforums.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.avforums.com/forums/ http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1130172-creating-wi-fi-access-point-connection.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:21:02 GMT Hello all, I rent a one bedrrom loft that shares a Wireless Internet connection via a Linksys Wireless-g 1348 with the main house some 100+ yards away. Currently, I am using an USB adapter/antenna to stengthen the signal and data quality - up from a sparatic signal (of one bar) to a now 50+%... Hello all,
I rent a one bedrrom loft that shares a Wireless Internet connection via a Linksys Wireless-g 1348 with the main house some 100+ yards away. Currently, I am using an USB adapter/antenna to stengthen the signal and data quality - up from a sparatic signal (of one bar) to a now 50+% signal and 83% quality (4 bars) connection.
My questions are:
Would I be able to obtain a better signal/quality connection if I purchased an additional Linksys Wireless Router (or something else) for my residence to connect to the USB adapter/antenna which would serve as some sort of an Access Point connection (something like adding an additional antenna source)?
Also, could I gain the benefit of getting a wireless signal to my laptop without being hardwired to the USB port on the laptop with this connection type?
However, the biggest question is whether the reception quality of the signal would increase as well?
Please advise. ]]> Networking and NAS Greghar http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1130172-creating-wi-fi-access-point-connection.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1129865-homeplug-network-trouble.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:13:35 GMT I have been happily using homeplugs to get fast internet to my otherwise cable-inaccessible room for about 4 months.

Yesterday when trying to get online on my desktop PC I was told "This computer has limited or no connectivity".

I have tried powering off/on the router, although all the right lights were on, and I am still able to connect wirelessly via my laptop/iPhone.

My desktop can connect to the network as usual (via the homeplugs), but there is no internet connection available.

So if the fault is not between the phone socket and the router, or the router and the network card, I'm guessing it must be something to do with my desktop PC.

This is driving me mad and seems completely illogical. Have I missed something obvious? Could there be a problem with one of the homeplugs? ]]> Networking and NAS j98 http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1129865-homeplug-network-trouble.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1129687-qucik-basic-question.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:20:48 GMT Hi all please excuse my basic knowledge, i have moved into my new house and i am making a study in an up stairs bed room. i want to have internet up there but not wireless, but i also want to use x box live, i will be using a laptop until i get my new desk top, i also want to make a little... Hi all

please excuse my basic knowledge, i have moved into my new house and i am making a study in an up stairs bed room. i want to have internet up there but not wireless, but i also want to use x box live, i will be using a laptop until i get my new desk top, i also want to make a little network so i can print and me and mrs can play games against each other.

What do i need

i think i need a basic switch
cat 5 cable or cat6

run cable up stairs plug in back of lap top can i then use internet over the network if i plug my sky wireless up into the swith too

please somebody help i know its basic stuff

Yogi ]]> Networking and NAS Yogi_ http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1129687-qucik-basic-question.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1129419-help-identifiying-router-traffic-log.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:52:42 GMT Hi All, Thanks to you guys i have succesfully set up my router log to email me on the hour all the sites that are being visited as we are concerned with our daughters activaties. Before we go burstin in with all guns blazing there are a couple of items that we can not identify is there... Hi All,

Thanks to you guys i have succesfully set up my router log to email me on the hour all the sites that are being visited as we are concerned with our daughters activaties.

Before we go burstin in with all guns blazing there are a couple of items that we can not identify is there anybody out here who might be able to put some light on this and help prevent a disaster :suicide:

She is a very regular visitor of face book abd the following keep croping up, is this a indication she is using Yahoo messenger or are they part of Facebook ?

us.bc.yahoo.com
uk.mc285.mail.yahoo.com
geo.yahoo.com
presence.msg.yahoo.com

Any input will be greatly apreciated :thumbsup: ]]> Networking and NAS TimmyTurbo http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1129419-help-identifiying-router-traffic-log.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1129344-basic-home-network-advice-needed-please-netgear-rnd2000-readynas-duo.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:59:31 GMT Hi all,

I've been thinking about setting up a basic home network between 3 rooms in the house. All rooms have new computers, all running Windows 7 Home Edition.

I've read the basics on networking and NAS on this forum but I'm still quite unsure of what I'm getting myself into. My intention is to have all 3 computers accessing movies, music and other files from the same place, nothing else. I already have ethernet cables for all 3 rooms connected to the modem/router in the hallway so I won't be requiring any wireless capabilities.

Can anyone tell me if this ReadyNAS is sufficient for my needs? Netgear RND2000 ReadyNAS Duo

If not, can anyone recommend any alternatives? This is the sort of price I'd like to pay (obviously excluding hard drives).

Does anyone have any experience with this item and most importantly, would I be able to access and view high definition material smoothly from any of the 3 connected computers without any judder, glitches, slowdown etc?

All help and views appreciated. ]]> Networking and NAS Rambo1stblud http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1129344-basic-home-network-advice-needed-please-netgear-rnd2000-readynas-duo.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1129219-using-homeplugs.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:36:00 GMT I have bought a pair of Orange homeplugs. I have a Netgear Router DG834G v5, I have plugged one home plug into the power and into the router and the other homeplug into mains and into Ethernet port on 2nd computer but I cannot connect to internet. The two computers are situated in next door rooms... I have bought a pair of Orange homeplugs. I have a Netgear Router DG834G v5, I have plugged one home plug into the power and into the router and the other homeplug into mains and into Ethernet port on 2nd computer but I cannot connect to internet. The two computers are situated in next door rooms on the same floor and on the same ring main. Any ideas on what is wrong? ]]> Networking and NAS greshoff http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1129219-using-homeplugs.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1129206-homeplug-advice-please.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:17:10 GMT Hi, am looking to get a set of Homeplugs, so i can connect my Ps3, SKY HD (when VOD becomes available) and TV via ethernet to my home network. Is it worth buying a set of homeplugs with a bridge built in, such as this one from Cisco? Linksys By Cisco PLS300-UK Powerline Av 200mbps Network:... Hi, am looking to get a set of Homeplugs, so i can connect my Ps3, SKY HD (when VOD becomes available) and TV via ethernet to my home network.

Is it worth buying a set of homeplugs with a bridge built in, such as this one from Cisco? Linksys By Cisco PLS300-UK Powerline Av 200mbps Network: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

Or is the it best just to get an individual set and put a cheap switch on it? This will allow all of the items to be connected to operate at the same time wont it? Im sure it will, like the ethernet ports on a router, but thought i would just check first.

If this is the best option, are these the best out there?
dabs.com - Belkin Gigabit Powerline HD Starter Kit up to 1000Mbps (F5D4076UK)

And what sort of switch should i go for if this is the line to persue. Thanks in advance. ]]> Networking and NAS jonno10241 http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1129206-homeplug-advice-please.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1129085-samsung-nc10-wireless-problem-help.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:04:12 GMT I have just purchased the samsung nc10 mini notebook, which is a nice piece of kit by the way.

Now I am trying to set it up to the internet using wireless to my BT Homehub 2 router. I right click "Wireless network icon" on the taskbar and the go to "View Available Wireless Networks".

Here it shows my router and 2 surrounding routers. When i try to connect to my router, I type in the wep key, fine, it tries to connect and says " Waiting for the Network" for about a 30 seconds but doesn't do anything, it doesn't wan't to connect for some reason.

I've noticed my router's wep key is WPA, but when i find my router on the notebook and try to connect it says it is WPA2 ???? Whatever that means?

The wireless card is ON, have also tried through ethernet and works fine, just doesn't wan't to connect wirelessly?

Thanks in advance

James ]]> Networking and NAS BIGJ99 http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1129085-samsung-nc10-wireless-problem-help.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1128904-nas-bittorrent-client.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:39:33 GMT Where can I find a cheap NAS with bittorrent client?or which one is the cheapest?(cheapest 500GB and cheapest 1TB) Where can I find a cheap NAS with bittorrent client?or which one is the cheapest?(cheapest 500GB and cheapest 1TB) ]]> Networking and NAS pianistul http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1128904-nas-bittorrent-client.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1128777-bt-rj45-wiring.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:10:14 GMT Hi Everyone, So far i have been using this forum on a read only basis, the answers to my questions are usually here, but now for the first time I have a question that i cant locate! Thanks to everyone for making this forum a really useful resource. I am setting up an office, I need to... Hi Everyone,

So far i have been using this forum on a read only basis, the answers to my questions are usually here, but now for the first time I have a question that i cant locate! Thanks to everyone for making this forum a really useful resource.


I am setting up an office, I need to connect the a BT master socket to the RJ45 patch panel. Normally the telephones are attached directly to the back of the patch panel, and we use adapters on the other side of the cable to make the phones work.

However in this setup there is no PABX system. We have a BT master socket installed in the actual cabinet that holds that patch panel.

What i need to do is to plug a cable from the BT master socket directly into a RJ45 port. On the other side I would use a standard RF45 to BT socket adapter to connect the phone.

I have looked in Maplins for something to do it, but cant see anything.

I imagine I will need to wire a BT socket to a RJ45 plug, and plug it into the port. Is this correct?

If so can anyone let me know what wires need to be at what sections of the BT plug and RF45 plug?

Thanks in advance

Ioan ]]> Networking and NAS ioanevans http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1128777-bt-rj45-wiring.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1128735-belkin-wireless-router-f5d8633-4-advice.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:16:58 GMT heres the problem it tells me thru the 5 blue icons lit up im connected but im not i have to pull the mains plug out the back and put it back to get connected so if theres no cure can someone reccomend a new router to get to run this lot 3 laptops /pc/ xbox/ ps3/internet radio ... heres the problem it tells me thru the 5 blue icons lit up im connected but im not i have to pull the mains plug out the back and put it back to get connected so if theres no cure can someone reccomend a new router to get to run this lot 3 laptops /pc/ xbox/ ps3/internet radio
thanks ]]> Networking and NAS frankie13 http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1128735-belkin-wireless-router-f5d8633-4-advice.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1128717-recommend-me-hub-switch-please-ta.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:56:17 GMT Hi all

I need some friendly advice please. I need a hub/switch to connect my 6500a media player to Qnap 439 server. I will also connect 2 laptops to the hub/switch. Im after a Gigabit switch but not sure if I really need a 'managed' switch or not. Am I likely to need a managed switch if I change my Media Player at a later date?? I have no idea?!!

Are all switches equal? Are others more reliable!

The 3 I have short listed from Ebuyer are;

Netgear GS608 8 Port Gigabit Platinum Switch £42.99

Netgear 8-port Managed Gigabit Smart Switch £97.97

Belkin 8 Port Gigabit Switch £42.69

Any help most welcome :)

Rgds

CH ]]> Networking and NAS Cool-hand http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1128717-recommend-me-hub-switch-please-ta.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1128705-2nd-ethernet-port-house.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:44:58 GMT Hi,

I've recently moved house and had the 10MB virgin broadband installed (we're in the fibre optic area aswell). The modem (and router when it arrives) will be setup in the living room next to where the cable comes in.

When the engineer came round to install everything he mentioned I had a second Ethernet port in the dining room and I could use this to access the internet. He didn't really give much info on how to do this unfortunately. I have tried connecting an Ethernet cable to the socket and then to my Mac but no internet connection is found.

I have followed the cable from the dining room and goes to a separate socket behind the TV in the living room. Does anyone have any ideas on how I may utilise this second Ethernet point as it would be quite handy?

thanks in advance. ]]> Networking and NAS bouche http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1128705-2nd-ethernet-port-house.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1128411-recommend-pci-card.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:40:50 GMT hello all,

ive been trying for a couple of weeks now to connect the netgear wg311 v3 pci card to my router with almost no success. tryed different drivers n wotnot but whatever i try the adaptor connects then drops out shortly after.

So! I've decided to return it and not be such a cheap git and get a slightly better one. Are there any you could recommend? I'm not by any means looking for an amazing one, just a card that will slot into my pc and connect to the network.

The router its connecting to is the sky netgear dg934g and the pc runs xp if thats any help.

thanks! ]]> Networking and NAS LMBE http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1128411-recommend-pci-card.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1128319-belkin-n1-router-keeps-disconnecting-internet.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:38:38 GMT i have a belkin N1 Vision wireless modem router that keeps disconnecting from the internet once or twice daily

when its connected to the net, its great,works fine

but now and again, it says on the modems screen 'no internet detected'
yet all my computers can still connect via the wireless network, just no internet

but when i reboot the modem, it always reconnects to aol

why the hell is it doing this?

thanks ]]> Networking and NAS jayz_son http://www.avforums.com/forums/networking-nas/1128319-belkin-n1-router-keeps-disconnecting-internet.html