I am in need of a new wireless router. Please talk to me like I know nothing about routers, computers, or technology in general (this is maybe 75% true) and help me choose. [more inside]
posted by dpx.mfx on Dec 14, 2009 - 14 answers

I just put in a new router (cisco wireless n broadband router wrt160N) and it is totally fast when the ethernet cable is plugged into my computer. When I try to use it wirelessly, it works but is VERY slow. any ideas? thanks!!!!!
posted by cg2 on Dec 9, 2009 - 10 answers

Posting for a Roommate: His 802.11b USB adapter is unable to connect to our 801.11n network. [more inside]
posted by cabbages on Nov 23, 2009 - 5 answers

My girlfriend's imac keeps losing its wireless signal, despite having functioned perfectly for over a year at its present location. How can I remedy this? [more inside]
posted by ranunculus on Nov 22, 2009 - 4 answers

Tomato Wireless Bridge + forgetfulness = ??? [more inside]
posted by xla76 on Nov 22, 2009 - 6 answers

Please recommend me your cable router. I need to buy a replacement and want one that doesn't suck, slow the internet down, and basically does everything it should without interfering. [more inside]
posted by tumples on Oct 13, 2009 - 9 answers

What's killing my wi-fi connection? [more inside]
posted by Rhaomi on Oct 2, 2009 - 17 answers

Is my wireless router dead? If not, how do I fix it? [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Sep 20, 2009 - 8 answers

We have a US Robotics wireless router (USR5461) and a cable modem provided to us by our Internet provider (Rogers, in Ontario--it is a labeled as "WebStar" and "Scientific American"). They don't seem to be on speaking terms however. How can we get our wireless connection back? [more inside]
posted by synecdoche on Sep 13, 2009 - 8 answers

Please help me unb0rk my cousin's router. [more inside]
posted by Decimask on Sep 3, 2009 - 6 answers

Help me buy a Wireless (WiFi) router with exceptional signal/range for not a boatload of cash. [more inside]
posted by jckll on Sep 2, 2009 - 12 answers

Networking question: I have a wireless router (well, 2, actually, as I thought the old one was faulty so just bought a new one) but it can't see the outside world. If I plug my computer directly into the modem, I can use the internet. If I plug a router into the modem, it can't see the internet. (I can connect to the router via wireless or wired, but the router can't connect any further.) Any ideas what this might be? [more inside]
posted by handee on Aug 18, 2009 - 8 answers

How do I connect my xbox 360 to computers on the same wireless network if the xbox 360 is connected to a wireless bridge? [more inside]
posted by billtron on Jul 8, 2009 - 6 answers

Wireless Filter: Internet is free in my apartment complex but our connection is crap. Help! [more inside]
posted by cachondeo45 on Apr 16, 2009 - 8 answers

Please help me get my internet back! My computer is showing it is connected to the router and the internet, and it says it is in the router logs and through its updater, but I cannot load any webpages or use anything needing anything the internet. [more inside]
posted by tumples on Mar 28, 2009 - 5 answers

How far will a 35dB 2.4GHz (b/g) signal travel indoors with a ceiling mounted dome antenna? [more inside]
posted by jammnrose on Mar 13, 2009 - 5 answers

Why can't we connect wirelessly to the internet? [more inside]
posted by mai on Mar 10, 2009 - 16 answers

Help me get my wii online with a WRTP54G wireless modem. [more inside]
posted by samuel1613 on Feb 9, 2009 - 15 answers

Can I use my DSL modem/router to act only as a wireless router? [more inside]
posted by ocha-no-mizu on Jan 30, 2009 - 14 answers

What is the best wireless router for a Mac based household? [more inside]
posted by HuronBob on Jan 18, 2009 - 25 answers

WirelessNeworkFilter: Please help me set up my home wireless network using two routers. Despite all the particulars of my situation, there must be an easy solution. [more inside]
posted by billtron on Dec 19, 2008 - 7 answers

Can you walk a poor knave through a router swap? (Surprisingly, Google is not that obliging...is that because it's as dumb as asking "Can you walk me through plugging in my TV?") [more inside]
posted by Beardman on Dec 8, 2008 - 9 answers

Why oh why won't my Macbook Pro connect to the wireless Internet after sleep? [more inside]
posted by geeky on Nov 3, 2008 - 11 answers

Two Macbook Pros, same model, same room, one gets a lot of bars and a strong connection via airport; the other gets just a couple of bars and a low connection. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Oct 22, 2008 - 9 answers

Setting up a wifi network for parents - PC and Mac - need current router recommendations [more inside]
posted by micawber on Oct 8, 2008 - 10 answers

Something odd is happening on my internet connection at home. I have two machines both of which connect to the intenet via a Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router (or Comcast variant on it) and a Comcast cable connection. Both of them do not display the Dell homepage properly. After viewing source I determined that they couldn’t find the supporting files at the subdomain i.dell.com (it’s possible other subdomains are missing as well, but that is the one causing the most dramatic effect). Viewing the site from another internet connection it appears fine. Is something up with the router, or with Comcast? Looking for steps to determine what is going on and (hopefully) rectify it. [more inside]
posted by Artw on Oct 7, 2008 - 9 answers

My macbook can't find my wireless connection. It was working perfectly for the past three weeks, but now it won't connect (I've only had teh internetz for those three weeks). [more inside]
posted by nunoidia on Sep 24, 2008 - 3 answers

What the WiFi?! My wireless network has gone insane, and it's about to give me a nervous breakdown. Please, please, PLEASE help. [more inside]
posted by bjork24 on Sep 23, 2008 - 7 answers

Is it okay to have an unsecured wireless network if MAC address filtering is enabled? Could somebody spoof my MAC address without having physical access to my computer?
posted by archagon on Sep 2, 2008 - 11 answers

We have 2 desktops and 2 laptops. All of the sudden, only one of the desktop's Internet connection went kaput. Why, and what can I do to fix it? [more inside]
posted by susiepie on Jul 6, 2008 - 5 answers

What's the best way to get my wireless router (Linksys WRT54G2) to play nice with my Vonage VOIP adaptor (Motorola VT 1005)? Frequently when I'm trying to upload somewhat sizeable files (e.g., like a minute-long movie to youtube), I lose my connection and have to reboot. [more inside]
posted by chinston on Jun 30, 2008 - 5 answers

We're having some problems with our wireless network, and I can't figure out what the problem is. [more inside]
posted by synecdoche on Jun 21, 2008 - 8 answers

Why would my wireless router lose its signal strength all of a sudden? [more inside]
posted by INTPLibrarian on May 29, 2008 - 12 answers

Help, Backup-Filter: "Access Denied" error when using Memeo's AutoBackup Software to wirelessly backup a laptop HD to a password protected external hard drive that is directy connected to the wireless router via USB. [more inside]
posted by Phire on May 18, 2008 - 1 answer

I have a wireless router in my house. 150 metres away I have a shed where I want to be able to use the internet on my laptop. There are electricity outlets in the house and in the shed but not in between. How do I get the signal from the house to my shed? [more inside]
posted by zaebiz on Apr 1, 2008 - 14 answers

Our wireless internet and our cordless phone(s) hate each other with the unbridled passion of a thousand suns. [more inside]
posted by blueberry on Mar 17, 2008 - 10 answers

The last two routers I've owned, they needed to be reset every couple days to get my connection back. Now it happens with my new router, after months of it working perfectly. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by CliffDiving44 on Feb 28, 2008 - 15 answers

Yes I have read all these wireless router problems . I'll try and make it more interesting.... [more inside]
posted by Papa Mango on Jan 25, 2008 - 7 answers

I need to make a linkys WRT-54G router act like a wireless card. [more inside]
posted by omnipotentq on Jan 10, 2008 - 9 answers

DHCP served up by the DSL Modem or the wireless router? [more inside]
posted by neilkod on Jan 3, 2008 - 13 answers

Router Anomaly: WiFi speeds much higher than wired speeds? [more inside]
posted by Mr_Crazyhorse on Jan 2, 2008 - 7 answers

Wireless routers: can I tell the router what devices to allow without having to enter passwords on those devices? [more inside]
posted by dpx.mfx on Dec 19, 2007 - 10 answers

What are my options with regard to eco-friendly wireless routers? [more inside]
posted by roofus on Dec 5, 2007 - 13 answers

Recommend a good ADSL modem + wireless router (G or N) that can also mount an external hard drive as a network share - for the UK [more inside]
posted by adrianhon on Oct 20, 2007 - 4 answers

How to route between subnets and share one internet connection? (network topology pic inside) [more inside]
posted by LordSludge on Oct 16, 2007 - 12 answers

WirelessFilter: My router has issues. A network cable gives me internet just fine, but if I am using wireless, the network often disconnects and will not connect. A little [more inside]
posted by milestogo on Oct 11, 2007 - 16 answers

DD-WRT wireless access question: why can I connect to some sites when I'm wired into the router but not able to access those same sites when I'm connected via wi-fi? [more inside]
posted by Tacodog on Oct 6, 2007 - 15 answers

My wireless router is not working, even though it keeps telling me that it has an excellent connection to my network...So, what did I do wrong? [more inside]
posted by meesha on Sep 18, 2007 - 14 answers

Laptop connected to DSL via Linksys WRT54G - Connected by ethernet = no problem. Connected wirelessly = only www.google.com will load. [more inside]
posted by imposster on Sep 4, 2007 - 17 answers

Why is my brand-new router massively slowing my Internet connection, even when everything's connected with cables? [more inside]
posted by escabeche on Jul 12, 2007 - 7 answers