My rented studio is located right next to the main house, but the wifi signal coming from my landlord is very weak. What can I do that won't inconvenience my landlord?
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posted by acidic
on Apr 1, 2013 -
10 answers
Trying to set up a new wireless network and running into all kinds of strange problems. Connections dropped every few hours! Some machines work, some don't! Can connect to internet,
can't connect to
router! DOGS AND CATS LIVING TOGETHER
(literally). Please help.
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posted by Rhaomi
on Feb 7, 2013 -
10 answers
Rural Internet Access: Help my Dad get a connection that can actually let him stream..., well, anything!
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posted by MMALR
on Dec 13, 2012 -
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My wireless internet works fine. My PC, with ethernet line to same router, has no internet connectivity. What could be happening?
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posted by ormondsacker
on Aug 25, 2012 -
12 answers
TechSupportFilter: Internet connection drops out after five seconds regardless of whether I'm connected via wireless or ethernet
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posted by LSK
on Jun 28, 2012 -
7 answers
In two weeks, I start a new telecommuting job, and I need to set up my home office. I'm totally confused about Internet access, though, and I have some questions...
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posted by trillian
on Jun 26, 2012 -
20 answers
Why does my wireless router stop some devices from accessing the web every now and then.
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posted by xchmp
on May 17, 2012 -
4 answers
Is there a somewhat simple solution to this problem? We recently installed new wireless Internet at home but my laptop (older Toshiba Satellite) refuses to connect to the net. It will automatically find our network and connect to it, but doesn't go that step further to actually connect to the Internet. This only happens with the wireless at home - it works fine with other networks I've tried out. Is my computer just not recognizing the new modem?
posted by sunshine arakhan
on May 6, 2012 -
12 answers
My laptop (and only my laptop) intermittently fails to see my wi-fi network. Please help me solve the problem.
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posted by afx237vi
on Apr 30, 2012 -
5 answers
My grandma lives in Las Vegas and got her hands on a MacBook Pro, but doesn't have a cell phone, digital cable, or any kind of Internet access. She lives on a very small Social Security payment, but wants to access the web to see her grandkids. What's the most affordable, simplest option currently available for cheap wireless broadband in Vegas (Zip code 89121) with a USB modem?
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posted by waxpancake
on Apr 12, 2012 -
10 answers
Network configuration question: I have a desktop with a wifi card, a wireless router, and an external wireless connection I have access to. I want to connect the desktop to the external wireless connection, then connect the wireless router to the desktop, creating a second wireless network with internet access.
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posted by jsturgill
on Mar 18, 2012 -
2 answers
Why does my wireless internet work perfectly until I open my MacBook, and then grind to a near-total halt?
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posted by southern_sky
on Feb 5, 2012 -
15 answers
Who are the people or groups that are most effectively lobbying for free public wifi in New York City?
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posted by hermitosis
on Jan 25, 2012 -
3 answers
I have a NetgearWG111v3 wireless USB network adapter. I absolutely hate the software it comes with to manage internet connections. I'd rather use the default network management tool that is built into Windows 7 (clicking on the notification area to bring a drop down list of available networks). Is there a way to restore the windows 7 default?
posted by FireStyle
on Jan 1, 2012 -
1 answer
My internet connection suddenly slowed way down. I've tried all the usual things, but I need some expert advice.
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posted by nickhb
on Dec 14, 2011 -
10 answers
Is it possible to run a Linksys WRT54G wireless router off a Dell 24 switch router?
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posted by ascetic
on Nov 13, 2011 -
13 answers
Please help me find the best wireless, simultaneous g/n router that also functions as a print server natively or using Tomato or DD-WRT. More inside-->
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posted by Jackie_Treehorn
on Nov 5, 2011 -
6 answers
SYN floods and LAN-side SYN floods? Please help me understand what my wireless router is telling me.
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posted by meese
on Oct 9, 2011 -
11 answers
Wi-fi filter: can you help me decide how to find the best broadband connection?
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posted by kjl291
on Aug 27, 2011 -
3 answers
Are there any good & reliable INTERNET SIGNAL WIRELESS BOOSTERS on the market? I can only receive a very weak signal for my computer on the second floor. I have read reviews praising these devices to reviews stating that these boosters don't work at all. I would certainly appreciate any recommendations you can provide. Thanks in advance.
posted by Mckoan1
on Aug 10, 2011 -
7 answers
Comcast gave us a router when we subscribed. It has issues. But we can replace it! Help me find the best one. (Warning: lots of data below, because I want to answer as many questions as possible off the bat.)
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posted by mephron
on Jul 19, 2011 -
9 answers
Is 200 MB enough? I got an Ipod Touch for my birthday. It does have WiFi access but I don't want to have to run into a cafe every time I need to look something up online. So I'm in the market for a mobile WiFi hotspot and a wireless data plan. The cheapest plans available -- and I'm all about the cheap -- typically offer you c. 200 MB a month.
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posted by jason's_planet
on Jul 17, 2011 -
15 answers
What's the best/cheapest wireless Internet or mobile broadband plan in Sydney? I want to stop using my 3 Mobile Broadband, but I'm not sure what to replace it with. There's no phone line in my apartment, so that's not an option. I'll mostly be using it for downloading games and music.
posted by Lovecraft In Brooklyn
on Jun 5, 2011 -
8 answers
Is it possible to turn an original Motorola Droid into a mobile wireless hotspot by rooting it? If so, what's the easiest way to do that?
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posted by Rhaomi
on May 9, 2011 -
9 answers
Trying to pick an ISP in Savannah, GA. Looking for recommendations other than AT&T. I do a lot of online gaming and netflix streaming, so I'd like something reasonably fast.
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posted by arcolz
on Mar 21, 2011 -
2 answers
Is there a good cafe/bar with wireless internet where one can sit outside in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville?
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posted by Diablevert
on Mar 18, 2011 -
6 answers
When cars drive by my house, it messes up my TV antenna signal and my Apple TV streaming.
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posted by elpea
on Mar 5, 2011 -
10 answers
Does anyone have experience with Rover 4G internet in the Los Angeles (near UCLA campus) and Orange County (specifically the 92842 region) areas? I can't be bound to a contract at the moment, so this seems to be the next best alternative. I've checked the coverage maps and there are towers nearby with full coverage of the areas that I will be in. But that doesn't mean much in real world tests, so I'd like to know what your download/upload speeds are at various times of the day. And have they ever sent you a warning letter for always being connected. Thanks.
posted by eliluong
on Jan 23, 2011 -
0 answers
When do device capabilities determine 3G possibilities?
I have two 3G devices, one is consistently nearly 2.5x faster than the other. Is this normal, or is something wrong?
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posted by bricksNmortar
on Jan 6, 2011 -
12 answers
My wife and I have a MacBook and a Linksys wireless router. The last few days our internet connection has been spotty, so this afternoon I reset the router. Since doing that we're able to connect to the wireless, but our network name has changed to "linksys" and no password is required to connect to it. How can I change it back to the old network name/password? I've tried going into the AirPort and Network preferences sections, but it doesn't give me the option of changing the name/password for the connection.
posted by The Card Cheat
on Jan 2, 2011 -
13 answers
So I got a fancy new TV for Christmas, thing is, I'm completely TV illiterate. How do I connect my computer to the TV wirelessly?
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posted by MaryDellamorte
on Dec 28, 2010 -
19 answers
Need help installing WiFi at parent's place in London! Can I get a cable wireless router which will provide WIFI ***and*** at the same time provide a wired link? Thanks for any tips!
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posted by Bwithh
on Dec 26, 2010 -
8 answers
I wish I could troubleshoot my home internet service and wireless network when they're acting funny. I'm computer-literate but I only have the vaguest sense of how networks do what they do, I don't mind reading technical stuff, and I'd like to end up with a useful set of intuitions about how the damn thing works. What should I read?
posted by nebulawindphone
on Dec 12, 2010 -
11 answers
Please recommend me a simple, reliable DSL modem that will work automagically with an Airport Extreme?
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posted by grapesaresour
on Dec 11, 2010 -
3 answers
Is there a mod for my Samsung BluRay player that will let me steam everything, not just the Pandora/Blockbuster/Netflix/YouTube that it streams? It's connected wirelessly to the web, can it be changed to point to another URL?
posted by fixedgear
on Dec 10, 2010 -
5 answers
Wireless internet conundrums. After internet signal problems being repaired by the internet provider and plugging into the modem directly showing that the connection itself is fine, the wireless goes out every few minutes for the Macs in the house, but works fine for the PC.
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posted by elpea
on Dec 8, 2010 -
20 answers
Please help me avoid calling AT&T tech support. Question about setting up modem for new Internet-only service from AT&T.
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posted by mudpuppie
on Dec 6, 2010 -
23 answers
Router connects to internet. Computer connects wirelessly to router. Computer does not connect wirelessly to internet.
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posted by DevilsAdvocate
on Dec 5, 2010 -
18 answers
How can I reduce/eliminate interference from other wireless routers in my apartment building? I have a Belkin Wireless N+ router connected to a Linksys modem with Comcast cable internet.
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posted by DiscourseMarker
on Oct 29, 2010 -
18 answers
Can you point me to online stores where I can buy a laptop computer that does NOT have Internet access?
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posted by foursentences
on Oct 20, 2010 -
14 answers
I think I killed my wireless card... My macbook pro connects to wifi very sporadically. About half the time, I can be sitting three feet from the wireless router and no network will show up, but my housemates are able to detect the network rooms away. Is this fixable?
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posted by lockstitch
on Oct 2, 2010 -
8 answers
