Question about wireless hookup! - Blu-ray Forum

Groo The Perverted · 01-08-2010, 11:55 PM

Okay I needed to know the answer to this but wasn't sure exactly how to ask it via google for search results, so I thought I would try to explain myself here.

I have my internet through Comcast set up via Wireless, so while my laptop is plugged in via ethernet, my PS3 is hooked up via the wireless connection.

My buddy just moved into a new room upstairs and to the left of me. Now he's in a back room (the front room closer to me is the kitchen area) and he can't get my signal anymore.

Is there a way for me to go into my wireless settings (router) to expand my wireless signal to a wider area?

For some reason I was thinking that I could expand or shrink the area that my wireless would reach.

Much thanks for the help!

Bodyslide · 01-09-2010, 12:17 AM

Depends on the router you have...With some aftermarket firmware you can flash tomato or DDWRT and might be able to get alittle more power out of the router. If not you can buy a repeater to increase the range of your wireless network....

Groo The Perverted · 01-09-2010, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bodyslide

Depends on the router you have...With some aftermarket firmware you can flash tomato or DDWRT and might be able to get alittle more power out of the router. If not you can buy a repeater to increase the range of your wireless network....

It's a Comcast Netgear 54 MBPS Wireless router WGR614 V8

Seeking_Alpha · 01-09-2010, 12:38 PM

Test if you can screw off the antenna of your router, if you can then you can try this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-063-_-Product

Also are you paying monthly to rent that router? You need to just buy one for yourself; it will save you money in the long run.

DCSholtis · 01-09-2010, 05:40 PM

I have a wireless home network consisting of one laptop, one desktop (Both Macs) and the PS3. The PS3 is showing 100% signal, however, downloads are slow as molasses. Apple Airport which I use as a router is in the same room. Would there be any benefit to hooking up a wireless adapter in my case? My DSL is close to the 6megs top speed guarenteed by ATT however the PS3 is only showing anywhere from 2.5 to 3.25 top down speed.

Seeking_Alpha · 01-10-2010, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DCSholtis

I have a wireless home network consisting of one laptop, one desktop (Both Macs) and the PS3. The PS3 is showing 100% signal, however, downloads are slow as molasses. Apple Airport which I use as a router is in the same room. Would there be any benefit to hooking up a wireless adapter in my case? My DSL is close to the 6megs top speed guarenteed by ATT however the PS3 is only showing anywhere from 2.5 to 3.25 top down speed.

I think you're confusing megabits from megabytes. Internet providers always quote in megabits. While that the PS3 shows is megabytes. Here is a link that you can use to convert.

6 megabits = .75 megabytes so you're actually getting more than what you're paying for.

recS-12 · 01-10-2010, 06:09 AM

Have your BUDDY buy the repeater and see if it benefits him. Then ask him to go halfers on your monthly bill.WIN/WIN. If it don't work your not out the $ & at least you tried.

DCSholtis · 01-10-2010, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seeking_Alpha

I think you're confusing megabits from megabytes. Internet providers always quote in megabits. While that the PS3 shows is megabytes. Here is a link that you can use to convert.

6 megabits = .75 megabytes so you're actually getting more than what you're paying for.

Your right I'm getting up to 6mbps, however as I said the PS3 seems to only be averaging 2.50 to 3.10 mbps.

01-08-2010, 11:55 PM	#1
Groo The Perverted Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:109 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:272	Question about wireless hookup! Okay I needed to know the answer to this but wasn't sure exactly how to ask it via google for search results, so I thought I would try to explain myself here. I have my internet through Comcast set up via Wireless, so while my laptop is plugged in via ethernet, my PS3 is hooked up via the wireless connection. My buddy just moved into a new room upstairs and to the left of me. Now he's in a back room (the front room closer to me is the kitchen area) and he can't get my signal anymore. Is there a way for me to go into my wireless settings (router) to expand my wireless signal to a wider area? For some reason I was thinking that I could expand or shrink the area that my wireless would reach. Much thanks for the help!

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01-09-2010, 12:17 AM	#2
Bodyslide Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Woodstock Georgia 4K collection:91 Blu-ray collection:819 DVD collection:76 Trading Score:33	Depends on the router you have...With some aftermarket firmware you can flash tomato or DDWRT and might be able to get alittle more power out of the router. If not you can buy a repeater to increase the range of your wireless network....

01-09-2010, 12:38 PM	#4
Seeking_Alpha Active Member Member since:Jul 2008	Test if you can screw off the antenna of your router, if you can then you can try this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-063-_-Product Also are you paying monthly to rent that router? You need to just buy one for yourself; it will save you money in the long run.

01-09-2010, 05:40 PM	#5
DCSholtis Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Brooklyn Heights, OH PSNetwork ID: Ozzy_Rulz Trading Score:3	I have a wireless home network consisting of one laptop, one desktop (Both Macs) and the PS3. The PS3 is showing 100% signal, however, downloads are slow as molasses. Apple Airport which I use as a router is in the same room. Would there be any benefit to hooking up a wireless adapter in my case? My DSL is close to the 6megs top speed guarenteed by ATT however the PS3 is only showing anywhere from 2.5 to 3.25 top down speed.

01-10-2010, 06:09 AM	#7
recS-12 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Tucson, Az USA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:1373 DVD collection:257 MA collection:286 Digital collection:175 iTunes collection:269 Trading Score:75	Have your BUDDY buy the repeater and see if it benefits him. Then ask him to go halfers on your monthly bill.WIN/WIN. If it don't work your not out the $ & at least you tried.

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