RV180W Router -Configuring network secure from open wireless

I would like to set up an open wireless network for web access only and keep the 2nd WPA wireless network and the internal wired network secure from this open network. Not finding any clear indication of how to do this in the manual. Tnx for any advice.

Amjad - you were correct about VLAN being the answer and I eventually figured it out. Since this router provides multiple wireless networks, I was surprised that the manual didn't outline how to do this since creating a public and private network would be one main reason to buy this product.
The default setting is for everything to be on VLAN1. I created a 2nd VLAN for the open wireless network with a different IP subnet and defined a DHCP range and once I figured out that "Inter-VLAN Routing" needed to be enabled on both VLANS, then everything worked. I suppose that "Inter-VLAN Routing" is how VLAN 2 gets across to VLAN 1 and the gateway, but it doesn't allow connections to anything on VLAN 1 except the gateway. This is what I wanted.
Thanks again.

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Network security - using two wireless WRT54G Routers

I have lots of ports on my router open for numerous family software applications that are all on one computer and I would like to isolate these risky activities from the rest of my network.
I recently read I could use two routers, plug one router into another, assign each a different starting IP address (such as 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.2.1). Then attach my at-risk PCs--to the router that's directly connected to my broadband modem, and all other computers to the second router.
Internet traffic to and from the unsafe PC area would then not reach my secure subnetwork at all.
I currently use a WRT54G V5...does buying a second one and using it as described make sense? It sounds like a rather inexpensive way to add security to my network.
I assume the second router gets connected from it's internet jack to one of the port jacks on the first router? Is there anything else that would need to be changed or set in either router to make this work?
Can I please ask if u respond to try and keep your response at a level that a non expert could understand.....I would really appreciate it!
Thanks for everyones advice!

Thanks for the quick response....it is disappointing to see that I would lose the ability to share files......I assume this is also true for printers as well??? Do you have another solution that you think would do a better job?
Anyway I did get a rather detailed response on how to make it work and it's in a fashion that even I could understand.
I thought I would share it in case anyone else had a interest to isolate a computer.
Thanks
With regards to your concern, the setup that you suggested does address your concern. With this setup, we are somehow creating two networks on your location. In this manner, the computer that needs the set of ports will not be part of the network of the second router thus, it will not be able to affect the other computers.
With this type of setup, we will just have to leave the current settings of the WRT54G v5 (as long as its working properly this time). All we have to configure is the second router wherein we will have to change its LAN IP Address and also, configure its wireless settings in order for the said router to provide wired and wireless connection to all computers connecting to it. Please allow me to give you the steps.
Once we have the second router available, please connect one of the computers straight to the second router using one of the four ports (Ethernet port). With the configuration, only the second router and the computer will be connected with each other.
Before setting up the second router, I suggest that we do a hard reset on the router to make sure that it is on default settings and that we have a stable connection during the setup.
Here’s how to do a reset:
1. Locate the reset button of the router at the back panel.
2. Hold the reset button for 30 seconds using a pen or a paper clip.
3. Release the reset button.
Configuring the Second Router:
1. Go to your desktop and double click on Internet Explorer (Located on the Start Menu in Windows XP).
2. When "Internet Explorer" opens type 192.168.1.1 into the "Address" bar and click on Go.
3. The "Enter Network Password" window will appear.
4. Skip user name and type admin (admin is the default password) as the password, and click OK.
5. Go to Wireless Tab.
6. Change SSID (e.g. Vic or your name or last name).
7. Change channel to 11.
8. Hit save Settings.
9. Click on the sub tab Wireless Security.
10. Set the Security Mode to WEP.
Using pass phrase Encryption Level 40/64bit (10 hex digits):
1. Type a pass phrase.
2. Click Generate.
3. Copy key1 on a piece of paper (10hex character).
4. Hit Save Settings.
For using manual key entry Encryption Level 40/64bit (10 hex digits)
1. Under Key 1 type a 10 digit character from A-F and 0-9 (e.g.: A0B3F58C9E, 0123456789, ABCDEFABCD).
2. Hit Save Settings.
3. Click on the Setup Tab.
4. Change the Local IP Address to "192.168.2.1".
5. Click “Save Settings”.
Finishing the Connection:
1. Shut down all computers.
2. Unplug the power from the back of both routers.
3. Unplug the power from the modem.
4. Wait for 30 second.
5. Connect the WRT54G v5 router (using its Internet Port) to the Cable Modem.
6. Connect the WRT54G v5 (using one of the four Ethernet ports) to the second router (using its Internet/WAN port).
7. Power up the modem.
8. Wait for the lights to stop blinking.
9. Power up the routers.
10. Start up your computer.

Need network security settings for wireless printer set-up

I have an older airpot extreme base station. I'm trying to set-up my wireless brother printer and it says that I need the following network information:
SSID- I know this one
Authentication Method (open system/shared key/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)
Encription Mode (None/WEP/TKIP/AES/CKIP)
Encryption Key (WEP key/Passphrase)
From what I've found, I believe that I should be using WPA-PSK and TKIP, but what is that passphrase that I'm supposed to use or where can I find out that information?

I am also trying to set up a wireless printer set up. I have an Airport Extreme and a new Brother wireless printer. Sounds perfect, right? Well, I am so confused right now. I bought an Airport Extreme while overseas a bunch of years ago and am now using it in the States. I have no memory of any info such as what is being asked from me to set up wireless printing. I don't remember the wireless security password, authenication method, or either of the Encryption thingies. I don't know where to find this information, whether it be on my computer somewhere or online. Please advise. Plus I don't use any security settings as I live pretty far from other humans in my neighborhood. Does that matter in the big picture?
Please help a girl out!

Securing an Open Wireless Environment

Hello everyone,
Can anyone give me some ideas on securing a wireless environment in a hotel? The SSID has to be broadcast of course but how can we protect guests from man in the middle attacks, etc.? Currently the environment is all AP1200s with no hardware upgrades in the near future. There is also a 2811 router in place but nothing else. We would love to be able to force users to authenticate with a password in order to get out to the Internet as well.
Thanks in advance! All replies rated.

It all completely depends.
Guest access will give you username and password based authentication to get out but typically is still over an open WLAN, anyone using an open WLAN should be using vpns anyway. If thats explained in the acceptable use policy on your splash page then great.
Pre shared keys may help but how often do you want to change them.
Personally all hotels should provide free wireless and I would suggest just capturing the clients email details and using a pre shared key to keep it simple.

Making your network secure when opening a Iweb site to a large group or -

I appreciate your help and I am sorry if this answered in another post. My father in law died yesterday, I am the double parent of two, husband is spinning like the dreaded apple wheel across town and I don't have time to read all 7,000 posts. I just need your help. Thank you.
I have a network of home based macs, none intell, one Imac G4, three Imac G5's, an Ibook, and 17 inch G4 powerbook in the closet. No comments, yes, a mom, kids 11 and 9 only. I am on a airport base, all networked, cable DSL downloud and I use Safari. Not the new base. I want to place a slideshow on the web using Ilife 06 Iweb, password protected, on its own page or site or whatever it is now, and then send to a mail list of 25 dedicated mac users, mostly yet the 25 could grow to a a thousand. Slideshow is ready in Iphoto, 200 pictures revisting the life of a boy, 9, in my daughter's class who died last year. I want to know how, other than password protect do I assure that no one from the outside can either come inside or even glance inside. I make my living on my macs. Is blocking the public folder computers enough? How is this done? Please help me get the prince's slideshow up on time, I have to get my kids ready to go to their grandfathers funeral. Baby me please. Step by Step. Thank you.
G4 power book purchased 3 years ago, an IMAC G4 purchased aroung the same time, imac g5 purchased on year ago, I book and anoher imac G5 at end of o5 Mac OS X (10.4.8) Networked and added the apple network deice other than the plug ins due to advice from apple. Have 4 ipods.

I want to place a
slideshow on the web using Ilife 06 Iweb, password
protected, on its own page or site or whatever it is
now
It certainly doesn't sound like you would want to mess with turning one of your machines into a web server. Even if you wanted to do that I would recommend against it. So you just put this on .Mac or some other webhost. When you do that, your own network is not involved and there are no security issues.
With .Mac you just hit the Publish button in iWeb. If you have or buy space somewhere else, you publish to a folder and upload via ftp. Here are some tips:
http://homepage.mac.com/thgewecke/iwebserver.html

The name of my wireless network in the form of my modem router is not read from the iPhone, while the first era.Il my ipad does not read the network but I surf the internet. Why? What can I do?

The name of my wireless network in the form of my modem router is not read from the iPhone, while the first era.Il my ipad does not read the network but I surf the internet. Why? What can I do?

Can I use this DIR-635 to extend the WiFi network of the "Belgacom" WiFi?
To answer this question correctly, a user would need to have a DIR-635 router connected by Ethernet to a Belgacom router.
If you think about it, the chances of another user who has these two same devices configured this way and also being on an Apple support forum to see your post are about zero.
The following might work, but you will not know until you try.
Configure the DIR-635 to provide a wireless network that uses the exact same wireless network name, exact same wireless security and exact same password as the Belgacom wireless router. Make sure that the DIR-635 is configured in Bridge Mode.
Can I purchase and set-up an Apple Airport Express or Apple Airport Extreme on my level 1 (the ethernet cable running from level 2 to level 1 could plug-into either of those)
The AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme would need to be configured exactly the same way as mentioned above.
(What is the difference in the 2 -- one is about twice the price of the other…)
http://www.apple.com/wifi/

This past month I have been having problems connecting to my home wireless connection. Previously I had no problems whatsoever. I have tried unplugging the wireless router, turning off the wirless airport, deleting the network name from my list of server

This past month I have been having problems connecting to my home wireless connection. I have a MacBook Pro OSX Version 10.6.8. Previously I had no problems whatsoever. I have tried unplugging the wireless router, turning off the wirless airport, deleting the network name from my list of servers and trying to reconnect this way. These methods have worked temporarily, but the same problem keeps coming back. Most of the time my personal wireless connection does not even come up among the list of available networks. My fellow flatmates have PCs and both of them are able to connect to the network without problem.
The router is a d-link model DIR-615. I am not tech savy, so if any other information need to be provided in order to better understand my situation, please let me know.
Please help me!

If I open the list of networks in a window it says "connection timeout," but if I just select it from the drop down it tries for awhile and then stops with no prompt. When I try to run network diagnostics it says "sorry, we can't connect to the internet" (or some solution-free variation of that)

Unplugging all network devices from Fios router prevents DVR freezing and remote control lock ups.

All,
I recently had a Verizon tech visit my house due to constant DVR and remote control freezing. TV content was freezing whether it was locally recorded, pulled from another DVR in the house, or On Demand. On a hunch after the tech tested everything and was about to leave, he unplugged my gigabit switch from the Fios router. Lo and behold everything started running perfectly. Since to the tech, the problem was solved, he closed the case and was on his way. The probem is of course I have more devices than the built in router switch provides ports for. My network is compised of an 8 port Netgear gigabit switch downstream from the Fios router with two wireless access points (with their own built in gigbait switches) connecting to the Netgear gigabit switch. There are no loops in the switch topology. I've tried changing out the router, the gigabit switch, removing the wireless acces points individually as well as plugging the access points directly into the Fios router switch (one at a time with no Netgear switch in the middle) and all scenarious cause the DVR/remote control freeezing to come back. The only devices I can plug into the Fios router without causing freezes are PC's....anything with it's own switch essentially brings the network to it's knees. If anyone has an idea how to get my network back in one piece AND make the DVR's/remotes behave, I'd greatly appreciate the help!
My Fios equipment:
MI-424WR GEN-3I rev I (eye) running firmware 40.19.36
5 Motorola HD-DVRs all QIP 7232-2 running software release 1.9.1 platform build 25.39 (Oct. 22, 2012)
Specific config:
75/35 Fios connecting via ethernet from ONT. Set-top boxes connect to Fios router coax port via powered splitter.
*All SNR/dB mesasurements taken by the tech from the set-top boxes and router are well within spec.
Fios router provides DHCP addressing. Wireless N access points are configured for roaming with the same SSID and non-overlapping channels. Access points are not providing routing or IP adressing...all layer 3 and up services still provided by Fios router
Diagram:
ONT
|
Fios Router ---------Cable Splitter---------Set Top Boxes
|
Netgear Switch
|           |
WAP1    WAP2

WayfarerII wrote:
... DVR ... remote ... freezing ... TV ... whether ... locally recorded, pulled from another DVR ...
... tech ... unplugged my gigabit switch from the Fios router ... and ... everything started running perfectly ...
... config:
75/35 Fios ... via ethernet from ONT ... Set-top boxes connect to Fios router via powered splitter ...
ONT
|
| cat5
|
Fios Router ---------Cable Splitter---------Set Top Boxes
|
Netgear Switch
|           |
WAP1    WAP2
I am inclined to echo several of the "tns" comments, particularly with respect to your splitter. My layout is based on a standard 8-port splitter of the type usually supplied in a VZ install. In addition I do have a ChannelPlus device that functions as a powered splitter, but its use is limited to distribution of secondary TV signals to older analog TVs. My first point then is that this may be an offender as "tns" has suggested.
In addition, I'd describe your wiring as "non-standard" (red-colored items in the above diagram)  As you're no doubt aware, with 75/35 you don't really need Cat5e from the ONT (your original diagram). It seems the highest tiers do require it, but in "standard" installations this run is coax directly to an 8-port non-powered splitter (below diagram), then from that splitter via coax to all STBs and CableCards, other TVs, et.), and also to the Actiontec.   Subsequent feeds from the Actiontec to wired devices (including WAPs) are via Ethernet (typically Cat 5e).
In fact I don't immediately see how your STBs get additional services such as On Demand and IMG with the wiring shown in your diagram (perhaps someone can help me out here). In "standard" installs the Actiontec must be connected via coax to the ONT to provide such services to other network clients. I don't see that requirement being met here.
For starters I'd recommend that you change your service from WAN Ethernet to WAN coax. This can easily be accomplished over the telephone. Then I'd run coax directly from the ONT to the Actiontec as in my revised diagram below (blue-colored items). If your setup can manage with this arrangement, I think it will help greatly with the "freezing" issue.
ONT - - - - - - coax - - - - -
                                         |
Fios Router --- coax--- Standard 8-Port Splitter --- coax --- Set Top Boxes
|cat5
Netgear Switch
|cat5          |cat5
WAP1 WAP2
Subsequent Note: You provided additional info while I was composing a response, and I'd like to offer another comment. Structured wiring "panels" of the type usually available are pre-configured to provide data, phone and video. This usually means that one is in certain respects limited by the ideas of the panel designer. I have what can be called a structured wiring layout, but it really is composed of individual small custom networks for each service (automation, security, video, data, telco, etc.), configured so that all wiring terminates in "home run" fashion at a central panel (a few details here: http://forums.verizon.com/t5/Home-Networking/Cmon-Show-Us-Your-Network/m-p/481733#M765 ). This layout makes it easier to make adjustments (and there have been quite a few over the intervening years). I'm thinking that in your case you may have to abandon the powered splitter (presumably) built into the panel in order to avoid your present fix.
Subsequent Subsequent Note:   From your description it seems that you are using more than a single "whole house" DVR to supply programming to other devices. This is a bit puzzling to me because somewhere along the line I recall reading that only a single whole house DVR was allowed on the network. Can you elaborate a bit?

Airport no longer connects to OPEN wireless networks

Lots of people seem to think that their airport keeps dropping the connection to OPEN wireless networks because of the 2008-001 airport update. That is probably only true for a Macbook 2,1 (aka Macbook Core 2 Duo).
I had the issue on my Macbook 1,1 (aka Macbook Core Duo). I wiped the system clean. Re-installed OS-X. Applied all updates BUT:
1. Airport 2008-001
2. Security update 2008-002
I also downgraded the Airport firmware to 2007-004 (aka version 1.1.9.3).
Technically speaking this should have resolved the issue but it didn't.
Why do I believe it should have resolved the issue? Because the same approach worked on the Macbook 2,1 and they both have the exact same Airport card.
Now I have no idea how to get it fixed - I think I have tried every possible way. There doesn't seem to be any way to contact Apple coz I don't have a support contract.
But hey, do I need a contract? Apple broke this for me ... they should fix this. I am about to post this as a tech article on engadget and other places because there are SO many people suffering from poor testing on Apple's behalf.
Apple, please respond.
Thanks.

Visited the "genius" bar this afternoon - what a trip!! The guy said this is a Verizon issue, period. I was like you must be kidding, there are SO many people out there who got affected and not everyone uses verizon ... he actually got pretty mad and said you should be using mac hardware (router) and secure network. I even told him my second Macbook is working fine on the same Verizon network. This is their new location in the Northern VA area at Fair Oaks Mall.
I would call that guy anything but a genius, what a waste of time. This was my first and last trip to a "genius" bar.
If anyone comes across any new ideas, please share.
Thanks.

Creating a Network Straight from the Desktop (No Router)

I have created a network straight from the desktop without a router with no protection/security key. It's on channel 11 (automatic). My internet on the desktop is working and when I connect to the network wirelessly with a PC, it connects & obtains the IP address without any issues. When I open my browser on the laptop, page cannot be displayed. I'm using Windows XP on a brand new laptop. Why can't this be simple?

planetzpmq wrote:
I have created a network straight from the desktop without a router with no protection/security key. It's on channel 11 (automatic). My internet on the desktop is working and when I connect to the network wirelessly with a PC, it connects & obtains the IP address without any issues. When I open my browser on the laptop, page cannot be displayed. I'm using Windows XP on a brand new laptop. Why can't this be simple?
Your profile is a total blank. Nobody has any idea of your computer or OS or version.

WRT54G wireless network security

I have a WRT54G V.6 that i've been using for several years. Its attached directly to my desktop and wirelessly to 2 laptops in my house. I have as much security as i can have on it...WPA2 with a long password, Mac filtering, password for the router administration etc. Lately i've been getting billed from my interenet for too much downloads and i'm sure it wasn't me thats been downloading. I'm worried someone's been on my network. I enabled logging on the router but i don't understand how to tell if someone's been on my network aside from me and my family. Can someone please tell me how to find out if someone's been on my network, either by looking at the log or some other way? Also, any other suggestions for protecting my network?
thanks
Daniel

You could check the "DHCP Client Table" and see if there are any MAC addresses listed that don't belong to you. However, keep in mind that MAC addresses can be faked.
You said that you have a "long password", but just as important, does it contain a variety of characters, such as capital letters, small letters, and digits? If you are simply using a long dictionary word, WPA2 can be cracked in a few minutes. Usually I recommend at least 24 random characters for the encryption password, and at least 12 random characters in the router login password, but even half this number will keep out all but the most dedicated intruders.
It is very unlikely that anyone could crack a WPA2 protected system, if you are using a strong password. But, for your own peace of mind, change your encryption and router login passwords.
More likely, you have a lot more downloading than you realize. Most people have their computer set for automatice updates. Microsoft recently put out a 250 megabyte update. Antivirus programs update themselves frequently. If anyone in your household is using peer-to-peer (P2P) software, this can result in massive downloads. If your computer is infected with a virus, the virus could be generating downloads.
Overall, it sounds like your security is pretty good. For added security, if you do not use UPnP, then, in the router, set it to "disabled". UPnP is used by some programs, such as Internet games, video conferencing software, etc. When UPnP is enabled, it allows any program on your computer to open a port and listen for incoming data. Virus programs will often use this feature to listen for instructions from home, and download data to your computer. I assume that you routinely run an antivirus program on your computer, if not, then I would suggest this. Make sure that your antivirus program also checks for "root kits", which is a common method that viruses use to hide on your computer.
Hope this helps.

HT4145 I'm trying to hook up a desk top and it's asking me for network security code i have a apple router

I called the help desk from the phone company they sent me to my router owner which is an apple its asking me for network security code where do ii find this

If you still have the box and instruction manual for your Apple router then pull it out. Find the part of the manual that tells you how to do a factory reset of the router and follow the instructions to do so. Once it restarts, then start at the beginning of the manual and follow the instructions carefully. They will tell you how to install AirPort utility on your computer, and then how to connect to and configure the settings on the router.
When setting up your router's wireless settings, make sure to choose a network name with no spaces (e.g. "MyRouter"), choose "WPA2 Personal" security, and then type in a strong passphrase (twice). Make your passphrase at least 10 characters and reasonably complex (e.g. "MyR0uter!sVery5ecure").
Once you have made the settings, and saved them (per the manual), then you should see your new network name show up as an available network from your computer. Select the network, type in the wireless passphrase, and it should connect.

Hi, I need help to secure my linksys wireless router, i tried the setup guide but i didnt work..

hello
I need help securing my linksys wireless router with speed boosters. In august me and some friends took over this rented house, and with the house we got their old internett system, we use a linksys router, This nett is open for everyone, but we want to secure it for other users. We didnt get the manual and i've tried the guide on your site but it says it cant be changed. The old owners didnt either know what to do. Is there some help i can get with this? Is there some buttom i can push to reset it and then make it possible?

Connect your computer using wire to router. Open setup page of router by typing http://192.168.1.1 in browser's address bar, and typing password as "admin" and no user name, if admin doesn't work reset router and do above step again. Go to wireless tab, here change wireless network name from linksys to any other name. Save the settings. Go to wireless security sub-tab here change security mode to WPA personal etc, and enter you secret key in passphrase/shared key, Save the settings.This secret key will be security key of your wireless network.

How to create a truly open wireless network on CT5760 controller?

Hi
We have a 5760 setup and a mix of 3702 and 1142 access point.
But, no matter what I do, I can't create a really 'open' network... I mean a non-restricted, open wireless network. Like what you get when you buy a home 50$ access point.
Even after disabling all restriction, clients still can't connect directly to one another.
I need to create this SSID for an experiment in one of our labs and they want all their options open... including multicast...
So, my question is: Can I make a super smart network setup to do a simple wireless network?
Thanks guys!
P.S
I can't use any other equipment from various reasons... must do it with what I have...

Hi all,
I tried your suggestions but unfortunately it is not working... after associating two clients to that SSID, they can't reach each other by PING. (which worked when both were connected to a simple home router).
This is the wlan config:
wlan naor 100 naor
accounting-list
no assisted-roaming dual-list
no assisted-roaming neighbor-list
band-select
broadcast-ssid
ccx aironet-iesupport
channel-scan defer-priority 4
channel-scan defer-priority 5
channel-scan defer-priority 6
channel-scan defer-time 100
chd
client association limit ap 0
client association limit radio 0
client association limit 0
client vlan 4000
dtim dot11 24ghz 1
dtim dot11 5ghz 1
exclusionlist
exclusionlist timeout 60
ip access-group web
ip access-group
ip dhcp server 0.0.0.0
ipv6 traffic-filter web none
ipv6 traffic-filter none
load-balance
mac-filtering
mfp client
mfp infrastructure-protection
mobility anchor sticky
radio all
no security wpa
no security wpa akm dot1x
no security wpa wpa2
no security wpa wpa2 ciphers aes
security dot1x authentication-list
security dot1x encryption 104
security ft over-the-ds
security ft reassociation-timeout 20
security pmf association-comeback 1
security pmf saquery-retry-time 200
security static-wep-key authentication open
security tkip hold-down 60
security web-auth authentication-list
security web-auth parameter-map
service-policy client input unknown
service-policy client output unknown
service-policy input unknown
service-policy output unknown
session-timeout 1800
wmm allowed
no shutdown
It id quit frustrating...
Thanks for the help!

Airplay from itunes to zepplin air will disconnect my computer from my wireless network

Hi there,
Relatively new subject matter, so haven't been able to find much online...
I recently purchased a Zeppelin Air - for those who don't know its an ipod speaker system with airplay built in. I'm running a Windows Vista x64 machine with the latest version of iTunes.
When I open up iTunes and go to play a song, everything works fine for about 30 seconds and then the audio stops and my computer disconnects from my network. My network icon in the system tray shows disconnected and of course a new browser window won't open my home page.
I then tried using a program called Airfoil to stream Spotify to my Zepplin speakers and it works fine. Go back to itunes to test out (streaming from itunes now, and not the Airfoil program) and it makes it past a minute, but then after a few minutes it starts getting choppy. I press stop and start another song... a whole song finishes. Next song about a minute in it disconnects my computer from my home network again.
Next I open up Airfoil and have it hijack itunes rather than using the airplay feature in itunes. I make it a few minutes into one song, decide to skip to another, no problem. No disconnects.
Back to itunes, no airfoil this time, back to using the airplay feature from itunes. 25 seconds into a song, it gets really choppy, drops audio. I press stop and try another song... really choppy can't seem to keep a solid connection. I try a few songs, one makes it through, then I go back to another and my computer loses connection to my network again.
So point being is it appears to be an iTunes issue and not a Zeppelin issue. In fact this is my second Zeppelin, I returned the first one because it was having the same problems.
The only functional difference I can see is that iTunes seems to be more responsive in the congrols for pause/play/volume where as Airfoil has a slight delay. I feel that maybe iTunes is pushing too much data out for my wireless adapater to handle?
Also streaming Pandora from an ipad works no problem...
I'm going to be trying a new adapter soon, but curious to see if anyone has any insights.
Thanks,
Travis

I've narrowed down the problem to a combination of my Windows Vista 64 machine and streaming directly from iTunes.
I tested my laptop with XP and had no problems streaming from iTunes.
I then connected my Vista machine directly to the router and when streaming directly from iTunes I had all sorts of skips and pauses, but when streaming from Airplay no problem.
I attached an image of my network stats from the same song via iTunes and Airplay. The spikes in the network traffic seem to be the problem when streaming from iTunes...

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