Help! Bridge wireless intermittent

I installed two br350.
Every 18 minutes (circa) the link go down.
Log from non-root "Lost authentication with parent"
then "Deauthenticating [root bridge], reason "not autenticated"
then "Associated to Parent"
This loop go away for 7-10 times, then the link go up for other 18 minutes, then the loop start again.
please help me, thanks.
PS Excuse me for my english

I have a similar intermittent link issue with 1242APs used as RootAP/Workgroup bridge combination. The user does not perceive the Radio link going down and up, because the recovery is pretty fast.
As can been seen in the logs below, the reason is max retries exceeded. Is there a way, we can improve the situation? or is this normal?
Moreover, my link tests show higher SNR a max of 254 in one direction. The other way around, it is low.. How do i interpret these results...?
Any help is appreciated.
Apr 10 12:56:56.720: %DOT11-6-ADD: Interface Dot11Radio0, Station 0001.02dc.c97b
Associated to Parent 0014.1ced.367e
Apr 10 12:56:59.350: %DOT11-4-MAXRETRIES: Packet to client 0014.1ced.367e reache
d max retries, removing the client
Apr 10 12:56:59.635: %DOT11-6-ADD: Interface Dot11Radio0, Station 000d.562b.d7cb
Associated to Parent 0014.1ced.367e
Apr 10 12:56:59.649: %DOT11-6-ADD: Interface Dot11Radio0, Station 000d.562c.0932
Associated to Parent 0014.1ced.367e
Apr 10 12:56:59.658: %DOT11-6-ADD: Interface Dot11Radio0, Station 0001.02dc.c97b
Associated to Parent 0014.1ced.367e
Apr 10 13:03:05.088: %DOT11-4-MAXRETRIES: Packet to client 0014.1ced.367e reache
d max retries, removing the client
Apr 10 13:03:05.088: %DOT11-6-DISASSOC: Interface Dot11Radio0, Deauthenticating
Station 0014.1ced.367e Reason: Previous authentication no longer valid
Apr 10 13:03:10.295: %DOT11-6-ASSOC: Interface Dot11Radio0, Station NewGate 0014
.1ced.367e Reassociated KEY_MGMT[NONE]
Apr 10 13:03:10.309: %DOT11-6-ADD: Interface Dot11Radio0, Station 000d.562b.d7cb
Associated to Parent 0014.1ced.367e
Apr 10 13:03:10.319: %DOT11-6-ADD: Interface Dot11Radio0, Station 000d.562c.0932
Associated to Parent 0014.1ced.367e
Apr 10 13:03:10.325: %DOT11-6-ADD: Interface Dot11Radio0, Station 0001.02dc.c97b
Associated to Parent 0014.1ced.367e
Apr 10 13:42:44.805: %DOT11-4-MAXRETRIES: Packet to client 0014.1ced.367e reache
d max retries, removing the client
Apr 10 13:42:44.805: %DOT11-6-DISASSOC: Interface Dot11Radio0, Deauthenticating
Station 0014.1ced.367e Reason: Previous authentication no longer valid
Apr 10 13:42:44.901: %DOT11-6-ASSOC: Interface Dot11Radio0, Station NewGate 0014
.1ced.367e Reassociated KEY_MGMT[NONE]
Apr 10 13:42:44.927: %DOT11-6-ADD: Interface Dot11Radio0, Station 000d.562c.0932
Associated to Parent 0014.1ced.367e
Apr 10 13:42:44.932: %DOT11-6-ADD: Interface Dot11Radio0, Station 0001.02dc.c97b
Associated to Parent 0014.1ced.367e
FAIR (24 % retries) Time Strength(dBm) SNR SNR Retries
msec In Out In Out In Out
Sent : 100, Avg 5 - 91 - 92 3 7 Tot: 11 38
Lost to Tgt: 0, Max 18 - 90 - 90 8 254 Max: 4 4
Lost to Src: 0, Min 2 - 94 - 95 0 0
Rates (Src/Tgt) 2Mb 75/75 5.5Mb 25/25
Linktest Done
Link test results from the AP at the other end configured as Workgroup bridge.
Linktest Done
FAIR (16 % retries) Time Strength(dBm) SNR SNR Retries
msec In Out In Out In Out
Sent : 100, Avg 3 - 90 - 90 8 5 Tot: 26 6
Lost to Tgt: 0, Max 9 - 88 - 89 255 9 Max: 4 4
Lost to Src: 0, Min 2 - 93 - 92 0 1
Rates (Src/Tgt) 5.5Mb 100/100
Linktest Done

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It sounds like what you want to do is basically use your HDTV as a monitor for your computer. Devices like AppleTV will not run apps nor show the screen of other computers; for that you need some kind of VNC software (either free or something like Back to my Mac) AND a second computer hooked up to the HDTV. So you're looking at a Mac Mini and an Airport network to connect the two, then a wireless mouse and keyboard to control it. And even then, you may want to just open documents on the mini so you'll need to have a system of syncing between the two Macs if you need to access the same docs on the iMac later.
If you don't want a second Mac then you could use a mini display port to HDMi adapter and a really long HDMI run up to your HDTV, and then hope that a Bluetooth keyboard would still be in range to control the iMac (30 ft or less I believe). That's cheaper, but you have the long cable to contend with.
HTH, JVK

Help with wireless networking with my Photosmart 6525 on Mac 10.8.5

I have just purchased an HP Photosmart 6525 and cannot get the wireless printing to work. I've followed all of the instructions provided online and printed with the device.
I'm attempting to connect from my Macbook Air running 10.8.5. I've successfully connected the printer to my wireless network - I just printed the wireless network test and it states "No problems found. Congratulations...". Gee thanks...
I've taken the steps of enabling Wireless Direct, and Web Service, ePrint is on. By the way, all of these different options are totally unhelpful - I cannot determine which are actually required to just connect via wi-fi?
I also downloaded and installed the latest driver software from HP. Going through the setup it reaches a point where it tells me to unplug USB (cannot go through it without it connected I learned) so it can configure wireless. Then it tells me it cannot find the device.
I have no option to skip this and although I've run it several times I still don't see the "setup assistant" application that it supposedly installed.
I've seen elsewhere that there is supposed to be the ability to connect directly to the printer via browser, by typing in the IP address. I've verified that the IP address appears valid for my network (192.168.1....) but when I put it into Chrome it cannot find it.
My frustration level is rapidly rising as the documentation and online support for this product is incredibly disjointed and unhelpful. I've searched online for hours, including this forum. Would appreciate any pointers to more detailed help / instruction before I am forced to return this printer.

Hi,
Not sure this will ultimately help, but you should update your version from 14.0.0 to 14.1.2. If you can get to the update via Help> Updates... try using the Creative Cloud desktop application found here:
https://creative.adobe.com/products/creative-cloud
You may already have it installed; it can be found in the Applications directory for a default install.
regards,
steve

HELP - No Wireless Connection

HELP
I HAVE A LENOVO DESKTOP WITH WIRELESS CONNECTION TO MY HP PRINTER.
I HAVE A LENOVO DESKTOP WITH WIRELESS ROUTER FOR INTERNET.
BOTH ACTIONS CONTINUOUSLY FAILED AT 100% OF THE TIME!!!
I HARDWIRED MY HP PRINTER ... AND ALL PROBLEMS WERE RESOLVED!!!
YESTERDAY, I TRIED TO HARDWIRE MY ROUTER FOR THE INTERNET ... I PLUGGED IT INTO, THE 1 AND ONLY SPOT, ON MY LENOVO, YET THERE WERE MULTIPLE (4-5) SPOTS ON MY COX ROUTER!!!
SO ... I STILL CONTINUE TO GET "DIAGNOSE CONNECTION PROBLEM ERRORS"!!!
HOW DO I SEE THAT THE CONNECTION IS HARDWIRED, AND WILL NOT FAIL EVER AGAIN!!!
THANKS,
ALLEN GUIDRY

Don't shout...
Anyway,
Setup your wireless network like this
Router:
SSID: MYLAN
WPA/PSK: password
Connect PC to Wireless network using above credentals or plug it into the wired LAN
Connect HP Printer to wireless network
Uninstall whatever HP software you installed
Download new HP drivers/application from support.hp.com enter your model number in the search box to get the driver specific for your printer
Run the program you downloaded from HP and follow the instructions exactlly
Somewhere in the installer it will ask you if your printer is USB or Network (wired/wireless) select network.
hit next a lot of times, and with any luck it should work. If not, call a local computer repair company.
-Cheers

Streaming to iTunes, makes Wireless intermittant?

Hi,
I stream music from iTunes to my Express (but I also have tried to my Apple TV - which I thought was causing the problem initially), however, sometimes, not for a few hours, the wireless will simply stop working.
It's still connected with full signal bars and link speed of around 130Mbit/s but no data. I am not able to ping any other devices on the network including the router or Airport Extreme.
All other computers can still access the internet and each other just fine.
To get connectivity back, I have to either disable/re enable airport or renew my DHCP lease (our leases are set for years, so it has not expired either).
This also happens on another MacBook Pro (Uni). I have tried multiple wireless APs (Apple Extreme and Draytek 2080n) without any joy.
I can only really say this started happening after I got these new MBPs.. along with the "trasmitting alot of data over wireless, bluetooth (for mice) becomes very laggy" problem.
Any help or suggestions would be really appreciated.
Matt

You could try syncing your music from your itunes onto your phone, then playing it to the bose sound touch through your iphone, there is an app for the bose sound touch systems in the app store.
You cant actually stream music through the iCloud, downloading it from the cloud would be the same as syncing it from your itunes library.
Altough you could stream from iTunes Radio, (if it is avaialble in your country)

Help for wireless rookie

Ok, I have a Titanium 15 inch that I just picked up (550mhz) as my first laptop. I wanted to use it wirelessly, which I also have no experience with. After a bit of snooping found that I can use the Orinoco Silver card in the slot. Got one of those off eBay. After putting it in, the icon shows up on the top right, but I am getting no signal. Also, there seem to be to LED lights on the card, should either or both of them light up when inserted? They don't. I need a link or info on how to get this thing working so I am not tied to wires with it. Is there a good link, am I missing something, do I need drivers-this card came with no cd, but as I said, the card is being recognized on the top with the clock icon.
I apologize for the lack of knowledge but really want to get this going and learn how to do it.
Thanks so much as always.

gmakc4,
Go into System Preference and open up network. Are you seeing Ethernet Adaptor (en2) under Show: Network Status? This is the Orinoco Card. If not,then go to Show: Network Port Configuration. In the list of Port Configurations, you should see Ethernet Adaptor (en2). Make sure there is check mark in the on box. Once you click apply at the bottom, the lights on the card should come on. On mine, the light closest to you will be solid and the other light will blink as it looks for a network.
If there is no signal, but the card is recognized, Network/Show: Network Status will show the adapter with a yellow dot. The message will read something like "Ethernet Adaptor (en2) is currently active. Ethernet Adaptor (en2) has a self-assigned IP address and may not be able to connect to the Internet".
Not sure why, but the driver spells "adapter" as "adaptor".
Once this is done, under "About this Mac", the card should show up not only under "PC Card", (looks something like this? )
WaveLAN/IEEE:
Function: Network Adapter
Vendor: Lucent Technologies
Type: PC Card
Vendor ID: 342
Device ID: 2
but should also show up if you highlight "Network",
something like:
Ethernet Adaptor (en2) Ethernet Ethernet en2 IP address.
Also in the System Preferences, the installer should have place a pane call "WirelessConfig". At some places, you may have to put the name of the network in, but if I remember right, it should just pick a network.
There should also be something called "SigMeter" in the Applications folder. If you are running Tiger, double click that an it will put a signal meter by the card icon at the top. This is handy because it will show you the strength of any signal you may be receiving.
I have a secure network at home and have not been able to get the driver to sign on, but I don't have any problems when I shut off the security and sign on to any open networks.
Hope this helps,
Shane
Message was edited by: Shane Fox
I forgot to add, there is a manual of sorts for the driver if you download the older version of the driver (WirlessDriver Beta 5.1)

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