Setting up D-Link DWL-G710 wireless extender
We have some wireless blackspots in our house so I'm trying to set up a wireless range extender. I bought the D-Link DWL-G710 which I imagined would work with my D-Link wireless router (DI624). I can get the computer to talk to the DWL-G710 and run through the set-up wizard but then - nothing. As soon as I remove the ethernet cable the DWL-G710 WLAN light goes out. I have been searching the internet to no avail - all I can glean is that this is an incredibly problematic device. Any help gratefully received. I know it has something to do with assigning static IP addresses but I'm missing some steps.
Thanks!
Don’t know if it will help but read this review: http://www.mandladventures.com/2006/09/21/d-link-dwl-g710-wireless-range-extende r-review/
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Hello all.
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Thank you.The base station is currently set to;
Radio Mode: 802.11n (802.11a compatible)
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My last router was a D-Link. I may buy another one. I have an original Airport card.
I would like to extend/strengthen my wireless signal, to counter my neighbor's stronger signal and so I can surf while sitting outside, something I used to do when the router was located in the middle of the house versus the back (now has to pass through a couple of thick walls), and before interference became more common.
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http://www.dlinkshop.com/product.asp?sku=2275503
2. Same router as above, but in combination with an antenna; D-Link's ANT24-0700
http://www.dlinkshop.com/product.asp?sku=2611134
3. Same router as above, but in combination with D-Link's DWL-G710, a Wireless Range Extender, 802.11g, 54Mbps
http://www.dlinkshop.com/product.asp?sku=2582440
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4. D-Link router DI-634M, (D-Link Super G with MIMO) which I am not sure if it is compatible with my iBook (the D-Link rep told me it was not Apple-compatible, but I read a review on Amazon from someone who bought one and has a Mac). Reviewers said it had fewer cycling problems and a tendency to hold onto its connection.
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It works with N version airports.
It will also show details of the AC model but cannot be used for the setup.. mostly.
I purposely got the new 6th Gen Airport Extreme so my internet connection would be a lot faster!
Your network will be much faster when you have AC client directly connected to the AE. Older client will go no faster.. but what is worse.. extend wireless is mixing new and old wireless standards.. guess what one wins.. OLD.. So when you extend wireless.. you have no improvement whatsoever. This whole post is about extending wireless.. so you cannot extend to older equipment and do any better.. maybe slightly better signal although from your comments that isn't happening either.
I would rather not have to use an ethernet at all with the TC and I don't know EOP adapters are!
If you do not use ethernet then you are going to be forced to accept slow speed.
EOP (ethernet over power). Also called homeplug in the US.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HomePlug
Provides a method of networking over power cabling that already exists in your house.
So what your saying is for the fastest internet speed and back up speed possible I should keep my Airport Extreme plugged into my Modem and keep my TC set up as a wireless extender? Then when I want to do back ups I should plug an ethernet cable from my TC to my MacBook Pro?
To spell this out.
A wireless link to an extended device will go very slowly.. if it is not direct.
So lets say you have a laptop sitting in the lounge.. Your connection goes.. Laptop- - - - - AE- - - - -TC.
That means two wireless links.. wireless has this nasty half duplex and single channel nature.. it can send or receive (Tx or Rx) but not at the same time.
Ethernet by contrast does both at once. It is full duplex.
Wireless can talk to one client at a time.. so if there are multiple items using wireless lets say 4 devices.. then your computer gets a 25% time slice. Since wireless cannot handle multiple simultaneous connections.
Ethernet by contrast can connect multiple computers to multiple destinations at the same time.. all transmitting and receiving at full speed.
When you put all this together.. there are a couple of rules for fast connection.
1. Use ethernet at all times. Where you cannot use ethernet use anything but wireless.. eg EOP (homeplug) at least to try and get rid of wireless.
2. Where you must use wireless use it sparingly and make sure it is never more than one hop.. ie never have an extend wireless (repeater is more usual term). Repeater will cause instant slowdown of 50% and maybe up to 75% just because it is so inefficient.
3. Fastest wireless is 5ghz but it has very short range.. you need to be up close and personal to get it working.
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Hello all.
I have just set up a new cisco DPQ3925 wireless router that Optus sent me to be able to access the higher speed internet I have signed up for.
I have a 4th gen apple extreme that I want to use to extend the wifi but when I try to update the settings via the airport utility I get a message that says it cannot do so, and to check it is in range and the wifi is set up correctly. I'm not experienced with these things but I can't think what I have done wrong.
Is anybody able to help me please.You cannot use the AE to extend wireless from a non apple router such as your cisco modem router.. they are not compatible..
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HP6700 Printer: can't connect to D-Link DI-514 Wireless Router when Router Broadcast SSID is set to NO. My MAC LapTop and HP LapTop both work with the SSID set to NO. If I change the Wireless Router to Broadcast SSID is YES, then the HP6700 Printer can connect to the Wireless Router. I setup the Printer telling it what the SSID and Password were, the same as both of my LapTops, but it never connects, unless I change the Router to broadcast the SSID. Help!
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View Solution.Did you try updating the firmware on the DI-514?
You can also try setting a static IP on the printer, then assign the printer to the static DHCP list in the router interface.
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- Type that IP address into a browser to reveal the printer's internal settings.
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- Enter your router's IP (on the Network Config Page) for the gateway.
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Problems wirelessly extending 5Ghz network with Time Capsule
Summary:
My Time Capsule wirelessly extends a 5Ghz "n" network provided by my Airport Extreme, but the Time Capsule frequently fails and stops providing Internet access to connected computers. I'm not sure if the problem is with the Time Capsule or with the Airport Extreme it's connecting to.
Setup:
Airport Extreme (dual band) connected to cable modem. It provides a 5Ghz "n" network and a 2.5Ghz "b-g-n" network. This is in the bedroom.
Time Capsule (non-dual band) joins the 5Ghz network and extends it. This is in the office, maybe 40 feet away, line-of-sight. There is a laser printer connected to the Time Capsule via ethernet.
My MacBook is set to join the 5 Ghz network, and since it's in the office, it ends up joining via the Time Capsule. This is the desired behavior, as connecting through the Time Capsule seems to result in the fastest possible backup speed.
There are no wireless devices, such as cordless phones, in the house. The microwave is NOT in use when the problems arise.
*The Problem:*
Frequently, the MacBook loses its Internet connection, though it is still connected to the 5Ghz network through the Time Capsule. When this happens, it can only see the Time Capsule it's connected through (and other devices that are connected to it) but no other devices on the network.
When this happens, other devices that are connecting to the 5Ghz network through the Airport Extreme can no longer see the Time Capsule or any devices connected to it, such as the laser printer or my MacBook. This includes the living room computer, which has never been able to complete a backup due to this problem.
The Time Capsule's and the Airport Extreme's indicator lights both stay green.
If I change the Macbook's connection to the 2.5Ghz network, it can see the devices connected to the Airport Extreme, but can no longer reach the Time Capsule.
*Unsuccessful Solutions:*
This was happening in a previous incarnation of the network, when I had a non-dual band Airport Extreme providing the main network, the Time Capsule connected via 5Ghz, and an Airport Express connected via ethernet to the Time Capsule to provide a b-g network.
I replaced the Airport Extreme with a new dual-band unit to simplify the setup, but it did not solve the problem.
Since the Time Capsule seemed to be the weak link in the network, I reported the problem and got the unit replaced, but the problem still persists.
I've reset both the Airport Extreme and the Time Capsule to their factory settings numerous times, and set them up again from scratch (no imported settings). I've gone in and made sure that there were no WDS settings leftover from the earlier configuration, as the 5Ghz network does not need it to extend itself.
*Plea for help:*
Is anyone else experiencing a similar problem?Update
The other day, I modified the setup so that the Time Capsule doesn't extend the wireless network wirelessly, only through Ethernet (so the attached printer will work, but the computers will connect directly to the AEBS. The Time Capsule stayed connected long enough for me to do a full backup (125GB) from the downstairs computer.
I thought I had it "solved" (though extending the 5Ghz network would be preferable so the office computers can have faster backup speeds.)
But yesterday, I went to print to the Ethernet-attached printer, and it got only one page out before it disappeared off the network again, and the print job failed. I noticed it did it again, today.
So the problem is not tied to wirelessly extending the network. -
Can you use a roaming network and wireless extender at same time?
Greetings community - I've been struggling with an attempt to extend my wireless network for some time now. Please forgive my ignorance on the topic - I realize how 'simple' this is for many of you. Let me summarize:
What I have functioning:
1. Comcast telephony modem
2. 5th gen Airport Extreme as main wireless router connected to modem via Ethernet (corner of floor 3)
3. 2nd gen Airport Express as wireless extender (hooked to a stereo on floor 2)
What I want to accomplish:
1. I have poor wireless signal on my sun porch (corner of floor 1 opposite side of building as modem)
Extra equipment I have:
1. Another 5th gen Airport Extreme
2. Another 2nd gen Airport Express
What I have tried (and failed at):
1. Initially I set up the second Airport Extreme as a second wireless extender and placed it at a further point away than my first wireless extender. I quickly realized that set up does not function appropriately and one cannot connect to the further extender (I read about that on the apple forums).
2. I tried placing the second Airport Extreme in a different part of the house at equal distance from the main router as the first wireless extender. It's capability to extend was minimal if any.
3. I tried connecting the Airport Extreme to the main router via an Ethernet cable with the hopes of creating a roaming network (which I read about on the apple forums). I would have to come up with a way to run the Ethernet through the house but I'm willing to cross that bridge later. Once I got that set up, the 2nd gen Airport Express which was previously set up as a wireless extender is no longer recognized. Argh!!
Questions/Theories/Suggestions:
1. Is it possible to have a wired extender (via Ethernet) function at the same time as a separate wireless extender all connected to the same router? If so how do I do it?
2. I thought about keeping Airport Extreme #1 wireless connected to Airport Express #1 and call that Network 1. Then plug Airport Extreme #2 directly into the modem to create Network #2 and use Airport Express #2 as wireless extender. When I tried plugging both Airport Extremes into the modem, they both stopped functioning.
3. Do I get a second modem to put somewhere else in the house and use Airport Extreme #2 and Airport Express #2 in that fashion? My guess is Comcast will try to charge me a separate internet access fee to do that (boo!!).
I know there are a lot of brilliant folks out there. I'm sure someone can read this and see the 'obvious errors' in my ideas and attempts. I'm certainly open to new suggestions as well.
Thank you in advance for your time and advice.
- The New GuyIs is possible to rename the AEx 2 a different network name from the AEx1 and AE 1 (even though they are all connected to each other)? And say it is possible, would that potentially preventing the jumping?
No, in extend wireless the names must be the same..
However since you are creating a network on AE2 which is extended by AEx2 then you can indeed use a different name.. but it must be both,, AE2 and AEx2.
2. Even more crazy - if I did (could) give the AEx 2 a different network name, could I use my AE 2 as a wireless extension to that second network? Or is this just getting out of hand now?
You have lost me now.. there are ways and means.. but let me recommend a better solution.
Use EOP (homeplug in US) adapters if you cannot run ethernet. Multi-storey houses where you have heavy concrete construction are never going to work well with wireless alone. You are much better getting ethernet properly installed (which is the only 100% guaranteed method).. or buy a set of EOP adapters and give them a try.. they work in some cases and not others.. but better than wireless when they do work.
Otherwise I think you need higher power wireless routers.. but I can suggest you do the setup in a more controlled manner.
In other words do not use auto as per the airport utility.. use very short wireless names, different for both bands.. and fixed wireless channels.. then test which band works better.. Then you can do a link.. which will be slow but might give you better performance.
So..
Link1 Main AE1---- AEx1 This is wireless extend.
Link2 AEx1--ethernet--AE2. AE2 is in bridge mode and is also set to create a wireless network. (Use different wireless name here to prevent confusion).
Link3 AE2-----AEx2 Second wireless extend.
This overcomes the Apple limitation on multiple extends. It is not great setup but might get wireless to where you need it.. And better speed than you can get now.
NOTE>. I would personally never do this.. I will run ethernet forevermore.. having tried and tried in various places and using all kinds of equipment.. my conclusion is.. wireless is not suitable.. unless you can get enough signal in from one AP.. everything behind it must be ethernet.
It is much more expensive in some cases.. but ethernet works.. nothing else can be guaranteed to work. -
D-link DWL- G122 (v C1) troubleshooting help needed
I am really trying to sort out my wireless connection (on my G4 Powerbook Titanium) via a d-link DWL- G122 ( version C1). It used to work OK. Now it doesn't. This could be due to: upgrading to 10.4.8 from 10.3.9? (can't really remember if the connection dropped from that time) Neighbour setting up a wireless router? (but I've tried switching channels).
Now, I'm using the RA driver, which is 10.4 compatible. I've also downloaded and tried the d-link 10.4 driver for this model (via the Canadian site). I've tried both, and both 'sometimes' work and sometimes don't.
The frustrating thing is that if I ever get a connection which stays with me, it's 100% good and solid as a rock. When it's like this I've walked all over the house with the powerbook and it works in every room. So I KNOW it can be great.
Usually though, there is no signal detected. Or it detects a signal, but when I highlight it and press connect the signal disappears. Or it will connect for 20 seconds and then the signal disappears. But like I say, on the rare occassion it detects a signal, lets me connect and stays connected it will be solid as a rock. Even if the tibook goes to sleep and wakes up. But if I do a restart I will be back to square one, no signal, maybe a signal... even if the dongle and computer has not moved at all.
Now, I'm thinking it could have something to do with Network prefs. If I go to Prefs/Network and select automatic for location, and 'show Network status' I get an amber light in the box below, next to Ethernet Adaptor (en1) (which I think is the dongle). Next to this it says:
Ethernet adaptor (en1) is currently active. Ethernet adaptor (en1) has a self-assigned IP address and may not be able to connect to the internet.
Is that a clue?
If I select Location - Automatic, and Show: Ethernet Adaptor (en 1) I get a box with TCP/IP/PPPoE/Apple Talk/Proxies/Ethernet across the top. In the TCP/IP section there is 'configure IPv4: using DHCP' but there is no IP address and nothing else in any of the boxes you are able to add things.
Should it have an IP address in there? If it should how can I add one? If anyone can help you will have to explain things in a clear and straightforward manner as I know nothing about Network settings. If you've got this far THANKS FOR READING, and if you are going to try to help me then YOU ARE A GOD!(or Goddess of course)
I'd love to sort this, I know I could just throw in the towel and buy a 3rd prty cardbus thingy, or even an airport card (if I can get one!) but I love a challenge. Been experimenting on this for two days now, just trying to find a common thing as to why it sometimes connects but mostly doesn't and I'm stumped. Grrrrrr.... I only bought this d-link because December Mac World said it was a plug and play wireless dongle, and being a novice I trusted them.
By the way, my router is a Netgear DG834G v2.Me again. I've fiddled with this thing so much I've lost track of exactly what I've done and undone. But this much is true: Currently running on the ralink driver. In Network Port Configurations I deselected all except Ethernet Adaptor (en1) which I also dragged to the top (this seemed to help - thanks BDAqua!). And I have to unplug on restart and only plug in again when I see the desktop (including dock) - this I learnt from another forum. Then I get a signal in wireless utility, which connects straight away and stays rock solid.
But I've found a few interesting things. It seems to be a problem with the stick finding the right IP address.
When I've got my rock solid connection and I check my Prefs/Network/Automatic/Network Status it shows a green light and tells me the Ethernet Adaptor (en 1) (which is the d-link stick) is currently active and has the IP address of xxx.xxx.x.x. And I am connected to the Internet via Ethernet Adaptor (en 1).
If I restart and don't unplug/plug in the stick the Wireless Utility can't find a signal. If I then check the Prefs/Network/Automatic/Network Status it shows an amber light and tells me the Ethernet Adaptor (en 1) (which is the d-link stick) is currently active But it has a self-assigned IP address and may not be able to connect to the internet. When I check the self-assigned IP address it's completely different from one above.
Now, that got me thinking that I could manually put in the address, which I tried (still in Automatic). Pressed Apply Now. But still couldn't get a signal in the wireless utility box. I rechecked Prefs/Network/Automatic/Network Status and it tells me I am connected! But when I try to open a page in a browser the browser tells me I'm not.
So then I tried to make a New Location - thinking that I could just switch to that instead of having to restart/unplug/plug. Added all info manually (which I'd copied when I had a good connection in Automatic) - so to all intents and purposes it was exactly the same as the Automatic/Ethernet adaptor (en 1) setting. But the result was the same as para above- no signal in wireless utility box, but it thinks it's connected.
I'm no expert but that doesn't make sense to me.
If anyone can add any info that would be good. Just trying to solve this plugging/unplugging business. But at least it's working via the tedious unplugging/plugging technique. -
How to use express as a wireless extender ?
One last attempt before it goes in the bin.....
How do I setup and use the airport express as a wireless extender ?
I have a netgear dg384g wireless router, connected via a wire to a imac.
The router has a wireless sid on it called "ebony".
Upstairs I have a mac mini ( intel 1.6GHz ), which I would like to connect to the wireless router network.
Unfortunateley the mac mini seems to have a wireless range of about 10cm !! Everything else ( an Apple tv, imac, pc laptop, wii, gameboys ) works with the wireless network from upstairs apart from the mac mini.
What I want to do is place the airport express upstairs and connect the mac mini to it, either wirelessley or wired.
I have run through the airport express setup using the imac and the mini using all combinations of options with no success.
The install and instructions seems very orientated to assuming that you have an airport extreme.
Does anyone know how to setup the express as a wireless extender (WDS) on a netgear wireless router ?
Thanks.First, I would ascertain, whether or not, the Netgear supports DD-WRT or if the manufacturer's supports WDS on this model. If the answer is no for either of these, then there would be little chance of success trying to create a WDS between these two.
Unfortunately, I have not come across any specific WDS set up instructions between these two devices on the Internet to offer, as most likely, no one has been successful in making this work.
If you like examples of other WDS pairings with the AX, take a look at the following links:
o http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=607414
o http://www.belkin.com/support/kb/kb.asp?a=2814
o http://rgbdream.com/?p=44
o http://ryanschwartz.net/2004/08/05/airtunes-airport-express-and-the-wrt54g
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