Troubleshooting suggestions for my home network

I'm seeking troubleshooting suggestions related to my home wifi network, which involves Verizon, an Airport Extreme and Airport Express. Any suggestions?

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  • Suggestions for best home network set up?

    I have a iMac 2.93 Intel i7 with 8GB of memory, I would like to set up a home network to include my apple TV, wireless printer and iPad.  I was using an air port express as a router before the apple TV and once the apple TV was in the mix the Internet speed via the router was cut in half.  My question is how should I set up my home network to get the best results (streaming speeds, Internet etc..)  Is a airport extream in my future or can I utilize what I have to get things going smoothly?  Any suggestions would be appreciated, as of this moment the different techniques I've used have resulted in nothing but slow headaches.

    You may want to post your quesiton in the Airport forum.
    I would be looking at a Dual-channel Time Capsule. The latest release perform better than early versions.
    Do you have any b/g wireless devices on your network?

  • I have just got new wireless fibre broadband for my home network. all my devices have joined fine, except my daughter's iphone 4s. Its just spinning!!!!!

    I have just got new wireless fibre broadband for my home network. all my devices have joined fine, except my daughter's iphone 4s. Its just spinning!!!!! Any ideas?

    Hello Noddy1964,
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    For more information on this, take a look at:
    iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1398
    Be sure you're in range of your Wi-Fi router (access point).
    Tap Settings > Wi-Fi and turn Wi-Fi off and on. If your Wi-Fi setting is dimmed, follow these steps.
    Restart your iOS device.
    Tap Settings > Wi-Fi and locate the Wi-Fi network to which you're connected.
    Tap and Forget this Network.
    Try to connect to your desired Wi-Fi network.
    Note: You may need to enter your Wi-Fi password again if your network requires one.
    Update your device to the latest version of software.
    Best of luck,
    Mario

  • TS2972 I assume my Apple TV should allow me to view all events,albums and slideshows but It only allows four events to display on my TV. I'm using a Optus mini Wi Fi for my home network. Could this be the reason for limited access via my iMac computer? Ch

    I assume my Apple TV should allow me to view all events, albums and slideshows in my iPhotos app but it only allows four events and four albums to display on my television. I'm using a Optus mini Wi Fi for my home network. Could this be the reason for limited access via my iMac computer?
    Chris

    No, I have not chosen photos to share as I assumed that the Apple TV would access all photos and music that are stored on my iMac. 
    Thanks for your advice. I will check it out.
    Chris

  • Need help with QoS config/setup for my home network.

    I have a home network that spans two buildings, has and FTP download server, VoIP phones,and several computers among other IP devices.  I run a home based business where my clients get access to the company FTP download server (NOT illegal file sharing).  the problem is that when they are downloading files my VoIP takes a big hit and gets choppy when speaking to my customers.  Below is  the layout of the network.
    Our Internet access is Verizon 4G, there are no other options available at this time or we would switch.  The Verizon 4G MiFi connects to a TP-Link wifi router that then connects to port fa0/5 on the Office 3550PoE switch.  There is a trunk between the Office switch to the House 3550PoE switch.  The House switch then connects to the Shop 3524XL switch also using a trunk.  Please note that EVERYTHING works fine other than the VoIP issue, VoIP makes and receives calls without connections issues.
    Auto QoS has been run on the Office switch ports fa0/1 and fa0/2 as well as on the House switch ports fa0/3 and fa0/5.  There is NO auto QoS on the 3524XL
    What is the best way to give VoIP traffic top priority over FTP and web browsing when going out port fa0/5 on the Office Switch?  Over the internal network we are not having any call quality issues between the IP phones, just calls to our SIP provider.  Yes, I understand that once calls exit the Office switch to the TP-Link wifi router there will not be any QoS.  But, if I can give priority to the packets at the layer 3 Office switch (or wherever you suggest) then at least I will not have to kill a users FTP download while I am on the phone.
    Thank You

    I can make ANY changes necessary, just need to know what to do.
    First, did you notice the output of the command  sh mls qos fa0/5 above?  Is it working correctly?
    Next, Yes I do have version W17 and can install if if needed.  The lost of possible commands I listed above was from the conf t - config interface fa0/x level.  There is class and policy mapping commands the the config global level along with all these other commands:
      aaa                         Authentication, Authorization and Accounting.
      access-list                 Add an access list entry
      alias                       Create command alias
      arp                         Set a static ARP entry
      banner                      Define a login banner
      boot                        Boot Commands
      buffers                     Adjust system buffer pool parameters
      cdp                         Global CDP configuration subcommands
      cgmp                        Global CGMP configuration commands
      class-map                   Configure QoS Class Map
      clock                       Configure time-of-day clock
      cluster                     Cluster configuration commands
      default                     Set a command to its defaults
      default-value               Default character-bits values
      downward-compatible-config  Generate a configuration compatible with older software
      enable                      Modify enable password parameters
      end                         Exit from configure mode
      errdisable                  Error disable
      exception                   Exception handling
      exit                        Exit from configure mode
      file                        Adjust file system parameters
      help                        Description of the interactive help system
      hostname                    Set system's network name
      interface                   Select an interface to configure
      ip                          Global IP configuration subcommands
      line                        Configure a terminal line
      logging                     Modify message logging facilities
      mac-address-table           Configure the MAC address table
      map-class                   Configure static map class
      map-list                    Configure static map list
      mvr                         Enable/Disable MVR on the switch
      no                          Negate a command or set its defaults
      ntp                         Configure NTP
      policy-map                  Configure QoS Policy Map
      power                       power configuration
      priority-list               Build a priority list
      privilege                   Command privilege parameters
      queue-list                  Build a custom queue list
      rmon                        Remote Monitoring
      scheduler                   Scheduler parameters
      service                     Modify use of network based services
      shutdown                    Shutdown system elements
      snmp-server                 Modify SNMP parameters
      spanning-tree               Spanning Tree Subsystem
      stackmaker                  Specify stack name and add its member
      tacacs-server               Modify TACACS query parameters
      tftp-server                 Provide TFTP service for netload requests
      time-range                  Define time range entries
      udld                        Configure global UDLD setting
      username                    Establish User Name Authentication
      vmps                        VMPS settings
      vtp                         Configure global VTP state

  • Is the OS X server good for a home network?

    Is the OS X server a good idea for a basic home network?? Nighthawk AC7000 , PS3 , multiple wifi devices etc...

    I find OS X server a great Home Server mostly if you you have more that one computer on which many people want to log in.
    For the rest, iCloud may do the trick, you can use external drives for big files, and doubling server with iCloud may add a layer of complexity.
    Todd Olthoff does a great job on Youtube with home servers and I read a few good ebooks on the topic.
    Notes:
    iPhones and iPads are considered Personal Devices in my world, unless I deploy-rotate the in schools.
    I aslo got a Static IP, a domain name to go with it, a router that doubles DNS if I may use that expression.
    It's even a little more complex if you are not in the USA:
    iBooks Caching in Canada was, and maybe still a problem.
    Register devices on iCloud too was delayed.
    VPP was hard to come by in my appreciation of things.
    FB

  • Why does the security code for my home network not work with my hp6500?

    I have a HPOfficejet 6500A Plus and am running windows 7 on a Dell desktop.  I've tried to get my printer to connect to a home network and every time I type in the password it won't connect...it fails the security.   I've always used the direct printer cable to connect one of my desktops to the computer and am trying to get the wireless featur to work...it won't. 

    Hi,
    Please refer the link below and download HP Print and Scan Dr utility which will be able to help in installing printer and checking for correct security key.
    http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02271484&tmp_task=useCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=e...
    Although I am an HP employee, I am speaking for myself and not for HP.
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  • I would like to change the password for our home network , how do I do this ?

    how do I change my network password , for my home ?

    Which WiFi router are you using, and which version of OS X are you using?

  • How do i troubleshoot sharing outside my home network?

    I have four Macs - iMac20, iMac27, Mac Mini and a MacBookPro.
    I have no trouble connecting and sharing data and screens between these machines when I'm at home on my home network,
    but when I'm at work and I want to connect from my MacBook Pro to my MacMini, the MacMini machine does not appear in Finder.  The iMac20, and iMac27 are both visible and accessible.
    I've checked all my setting on all machines that they all appear to be identical.  I have defined the same user name on each machine and the password is the same.
    Help would be appreciated.
    TIA
    JP

    Figured it out.
    I neglected to have my "Back To My Mac" option enabled on my MacMini - iCloud.
    Now able to share as desired.
    -JP

  • New Setup for a Home Network

    Hi Everyone,
    I just built a new house and am trying to get all my equipment working correctly.  Here's what I currently have:
    I have a high speed docsys cable modem for comcast.
    I have an SLM 2024 24-port gigabit switch
    I have a WRT610N Wirless router that I want to use as a WAP
    I'm missing a router and am open to suggestions
    I have structured wiring throughout the house and my house consists of the following:
    Downstairs - Kitchen (1-port)
    Downstairs - Study (1-port)
    Downstairs - Great Room (1-port for media access to blu-ray)
    Upstairs - Bedroom 1 (1-port currently unused)
    Upstairs - Bedroom 2 (1-port currently unused)
    Upstairs - Master Bedroom (1-port for media access to blu-ray)
    Upstairs - Entertainment Room (4 - ports // 2 (Computers), 1 (Wireless-N router), (1-port used for media access to xbox-360))
    4-additional ports will be used for multi-media (currently not designated)
    So, I have a total of 10-14 ports throughout the house that will be used.
    In the basement, all of the structured wiring leads down to a can and a 24-port patch panel.  The cable modem is plugged in to a whip and will be plugged into a router (need help on which router I should use).  The router will be plugged into the SLM2024 switch.  The SLM2024 switch feeds the patch panel in the Can.  The WRT610n is upstairs on one of the ports that is fed into the SLM2024.
    I also have a multi-media server that I'm probably going to place in the basement which has 4-terabytes of space for media storage and sharing.  It also acts as a simple home server.
    So, my questions are how am I connecting and setting things up so that I'm efficient with my usage?  I already have one vlan (vlan 1) but haven't created any others.  Can anyone assist me with what router I should get and how I should connect my network up efficiently?
    Any help would be appreciated.
    Thanks.

    I've attached 5 pictures.
    Board View:
    This is the overall 8x4 board where I've placed the can and the SLM switch.  The little box in front is a small acer media server (4 terabytes) which I use for storing media, pictures, etc.
    Switch:
    This is the SLM 2024 - 24 port Gigabit Switch.  It's very quiet and works well with everything.
    Can:
    A basic can that I setup which has the patch panel at the top of the can, my modem and router in the bottom along with a small surge strip.  I may change out the surge strip later on, but for now - this works fine.
    Modem - Router:
    The bottom box is the Docsys 3 modem from motorola.  You need docsys 3 to really take advantage of the high speed download packages a cable provider gives you.  I purchased my own to cut down on the monthly lease charge and made it simpler.
    The top box is the 8-port gigabit router which I use for managing DHCP routing, NAT, and the firewall.
    The modem connects to the router and the router feeds down through the bottom of the can and into the switch.
    Patch Panel:
    The patch panel basically is divided into three color schemes that I created.  The blue cables are for voice; the green cables are for data; and the black cables are for cable.
    The original patch cables that I had purchased with the can were not very good.  They were rated fine but they were too thin.  So, I used thicker coaxial cable so that no degradation occurs.  Because of the thickness, I ended up having to bow tie the cables in a medium loop.  Again, it works very well.
    Summary:
    I hope the pictures help.
    The only thing I didn't post (due to the 5-pic limit) was a picture of my WRT-610N Wireless router.  It sits upstairs in the entertainment room and is plugged into a direct wall data jack.  The broadcast range is huge.  I currently have zero issues with any ports or wireless access in the house.
    I also just finished working out the video pieces as well for the multimedia in the house.  It all ties into everything as well.  I used velcro straps for cable ties on my lines and black ties for the cabling that belongs to the static video equipment (which is not posted).  For the video equipment and sound equipment I actually have a universal remote that's tied into a command center and receiver which allows me to turn on any device in the house (TVs, Cable, Ipod, XM Satellite, Xbox 360, etc.  I can go to watch or listen mode and decide which room I want to use, which device to turn on and then the universal remote becomes the master.  I tied my computers into the command center so I can use any computer in any location and view it on the 63-inch plasma TV in the great room and utilize it with a bluetooth setup.
    There's still a lot more work to be done but it's getting there.

  • I recently changed the password for my home network and now my MP495 printer will not connect.

    Hi, First time caller, long time listener............
    I am running Win 7 on all of the pcs in the house with an Android or two as well. I had to change the pw for my linksys router this past weekend and I noticed today that I can not get on as the "printer is offline". I have done the obvious cycling of pcs , router and printer. I have also tried checking / unchecking the use printer offline. Do I need to redownload the drivers and attach the printer by usb and reinstall it? Its been a while since I installed it and I can't remember if it needed a password to connect or not.
    Thank you, I appreciate your time.

    Hi Trilo,
    Since you changed the password to your wireless router, you will need to reinstall the drivers on your computer to reconnect the printer to your network.  Prior to reinstalling, you will want to ensure that the wireless LAN setting on the printer is enabled. To do this, press the Maintenance button on the printer (looks like a pair of pliers and a screwdriver) repeatedly until the symbol that looks like "G" appears in the LCD, then press the <COLOR> button to enable wireless LAN.
    Once the wireless LAN has been enabled, please click here to go to the DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE page for the PIXMA MP495.  Once on the initial download page for your model, please do the following:
    1. Verify that the operating system detected in the "OPERATING SYSTEM" drop-down menu is correct, and if it is not, please click the drop-down menu to select your operating system.
    2. Next, please click on the red arrow next to the "RECOMMENDED FOR YOU" section and click the MP drivers file. When you do, a red DOWNLOAD button will appear. Please click on the checkbox below the DOWNLOAD button, then click the red DOWNLOAD button to begin the download. The time for the download process may vary depending on the speed of your Internet connection and the size of the file being downloaded.
    Once the file has been downloaded, please double-click on it to reinstall the printer wirelessly.
    Hope this helps!
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  • I have a Comcast Modem which is connected to a Netgear Router for my home network. I just bought the Apple Time Capsule. Do I simply take the Netgear Router offline and substitute the Time Capsule. If so does this require a new Network name and security?

    The router and modem are connected t oa PC but all the other computers on the network are Apple. 

    You should be able to substitute the TC for the netgear.. although you might find the wireless range is somewhat less.
    Power down both the netgear and the cable modem.. plus all the clients.. leave the modem off for 5min at least.. maybe 15min..
    Put the TC in place of the Netgear.. you do not need to change the name, although PC will work better if you keep everything SMB compatible.. that means both TC name and wireless names, short, no spaces.. pure alphanumeric.
    Power up the modem.. wait 2min then power up the TC, then the rest of the clients.. check in airport utility to make sure the TC got public iP on  the wan interface.

  • Is it possible to use my time capsule built in hard drive as a airport disk for my home network instead of just a back up with time machine?

    I am setting up a new wireless office system for at my job. We have 5 employees and are looking for a wireless hard drive system for us to dump files on and pull files from. We plan to use dropbox for things we are currently using/modifying but would like a wireless hard drive to store our older and completed information/projects on so we can still access them if necessary without using up all of our dropbox space. I'm looking at either getting the new airport extreme and just hooking up a lard external hard drive to it or getting the new time capsule.
    I am wondering if it is possible to use the built in hard drive on the time capsule as a wireless hard drive for collaborating/accessing instead of just as a time machine back up? If so then it seems to make sense to buy the TC w/ 3tb hard drive instead of buying the extreme and a larger external drive.

    Yes, it is. Note that both the original and backup copies of a file shouldn’t be on the same drive, as it may fail at any time.
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  • Suggestions for advance home use

    I currently use GE/Thomson 2831 with GE cordless phone for Skype.  I love the gateway, but the phones are okay, but the sound is substandard and they are cheap feeling. 
    I will be moving into a new house and and considering a new Skype phone set up.
    House has basement, but I can CAT6 cable is available anywhere I would like it.
    What I want is basic:
    Will have highspeed cable and N wireless
    I would like a desktop phone for the office (where the major internet/cable hook up is) and three remote phones. Wired or wireless is fine.  The house is aleady wire for analog phones, but I will not be using them (unless I adapt).
    I like the concept of compterless gateway.
    I don't care about video
    Anyone have hardware suggesions?
    Thanks  R

    This is strange but you should try to reinstall the notebook with the Toshiba recovery disk.
    Maybe you should first check the Toshiba website for a new driver and BIOS:
    http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com => Support & Downloads => Find an authorized service provider

  • What is actual speed for wrt54gl home networking ?

    i am transferring large files from my main pc (wired) to my htpc (wireless) and transfer speed is around 6-7Mbps. is this the normal speed for the wrt54gl router? it seems a far cry from the advertised 54Mbps. i understand that i'll never achieve 54Mbps, but perhaps 20-30Mbps? router is set to G only, and on channel 6.
    anything i can do to increase transfer rate?
    router - linksys wrt43gl
    modem - linksys cm100
    os - win7
    thanks

    That's good to know that now you are getting 20-21 Mbps data transfer speed

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