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> > > Inspiron 8200
> > > WXP-SP1
> > > Netgear MR314 with 301/401 card
> > >
> > > I can access everything if the ethernet cable is attached to my laptop
> > > (via the MR314) so the router still works. I can access everything if
> > > I sneak my neighbour's WAP signal (so my card is still alive) but I
> > > can find my own signal. Is my antenna kaput? Must I replace the
> > > entire router or can I just replace the antenna? Netgear doesn't even
> > > list the MR314 on their website anymore (I think they stopped
> > > production in December). Any collective wisdom would be greatly
> > > appreciated!
> > >
> > > TIA
> >
> > May be you set the "wireless" setting to OFF by mistake.
> > Otherwise do a complete reset of your router. Usually this is done by
> > pressing AND holding the reset button from 15 sec to 30 sec. Your router
> > will then revert to its original settings. Its signal should then be
> > available again.
> >
> > Ron
>
> Thanks Ron. I've reset that stupid thing so much the little button
> must be flatter now. No results. I just bought a D-Link 614+ to test
> my theory and guess what! I now am wireless again. Stupid Netgear
> MR314 - it was only a year and a half old. Given my previous
> frustrating and fruitless experiences with Netgear tech support and
> their obviously poor quality product, guess what brand I won't be
> buying from now on? By the way, I bought the D-Link at Radio Shack
> who is having an excellent deal right not. The salesgirl told me
> Radio Shack used to carry Netgear but stopped because they got so many
> complaints. Glad to see I'm not alone.
>
> Jim
Too bad your Netgear has gone south. I noticed some products have bad
heatsinking (overheating parts) and I suspect this loose design approach
finally kills units after a year or so. .
My sister brought me a dead Linksys a few weeks ago, I opened the unit and
find out a regulator has no screw to set it on its heatsink!!! The regulator
blew up.
I don't know if one manufacturer is really better than others in a
particular product category but salespeople quickly find out about this,
they have to deal with the complaints.
Coincidence, I've got the same D-Link stuff. Works fine, few minor glitches.
Ron
P.S. Don't forget to update its firmware.
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