Jim Lawrence
accessd at shaw.ca
Tue Apr 15 14:19:30 CDT 2008
I know how you feel I have never been able to connect microwaves, refridgerates and computers either. ;-) Another note: A switch hub/router is necessary for a reliable connection when you are mixing 10/100 Mbit and GigaByte NICs on the same LAN. Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 6:35 AM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] modem/router Hardware - it's a world of mystery to me. In my case there was a refrigerator and a microwave between the router and my wife's computer. So the signal was always a bit sketchy. Even a booster relay thingy halfway in between didn't help. The Netgear box worked perfectly for me. I wonder if old wiring would make a difference. Or maybe the technology has improved - how long ago was it that you tried the Gigafast. The other thing I like about the wall plug is that the connection is real fast - it's like hard wired. Rocky -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Perry L Harold Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 6:22 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] modem/router Rocky The success of this wireless may depend on the wiring. I tried it with Homeplug from Gigafast and never was able to make any successful connections. That was one of the first efforts at the technology and my house is 40+ years old with equivalent wiring. Maybe the devices are more advanced now and the chances of success are increased. When I switched to regular wireless it installed with no problems. Perry Harold Professional Testing Inc -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 8:00 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] modem/router Susan: I had all kinds of problems with wireless in the house. Replaced it with these: http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-XE102-Wall-Plugged-Ethernet-Bridge/dp/B000 2IHP 58 Foolproof. Just plug and play. No software. No configuring. Perfect - like a hardwired connection. Rocky -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 3:49 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] modem/router :) I admit, I was confused! :) Did I use the wrong term? Susan H. > OK - TOTALLY disregard the response I just sent. I totally > misunderstood what you were asking for! > > John B. > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan > Harkins > Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 5:36 PM > To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] modem/router > > It's cable internet and I think we need the modem, but maybe we don't? > We're > just trying to hook up other computers. > > We had a wireless setup several years ago that worked really well, but > i don't remember if the modem was "special" or what -- I don't > remember anything about the hardware. > > Also, how does wireless handle stories? This house has two floors. > > Susan H. > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.13/1376 - Release Date: 4/13/2008 1:45 PM _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.13/1377 - Release Date: 4/14/2008 9:26 AM _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com