Solved wireless dropping???

Have been trying for two weeks to get my emachines 6809
to stay connected to my MN-700. Had tried all of the
suggestions on this board... Earlier today I switched
from channel 6 to channel 11.... Signal noise went from -
..40 to -80. Signal strength still bounces between -.45
to -.60. Have not dropped my signal all afternoon! What
are considered good values for both of these items...

hi,
First of all for wired connection we don't require
changing the channel number becoz it's only usefull only
for wireless connection
as far as concern according to mail i think that you have
wired connection and u r getting periodically disconnect.
Check the firmware version i.e. upgrade
if it has upgraded then i think that ur cable or dsl
modem have nat function i.e. dhcp enabled in simple term
what i can say is that if we have two dhcp in one network
it will get disconnected so what u can do is convert the
base station into bridging and see the connection how
long it is stable...
if it is success then restore it back and then contact ur
isp to disable the nat function of ur modem


>-----Original Message-----
>Have been trying for two weeks to get my emachines 6809
>to stay connected to my MN-700. Had tried all of the
>suggestions on this board... Earlier today I switched
>from channel 6 to channel 11.... Signal noise went
from -
>..40 to -80. Signal strength still bounces between -.45
>to -.60. Have not dropped my signal all afternoon!
What
>are considered good values for both of these items...
>.
>

I do have 2 machines wired to the base... they did not
have a problem. I also have 2 wireless machines
connecting to the MN-700. These were the computers that
kept dropping the signal. As I said earlier I had
performed all of the suggestions on this site with no
luck at all. It has now been about 5 hours since I made
the switch to channel 11. All seams to be well. I will
report back if things change. I would still like to know
what good ranges for the signal strength and noise are.


>-----Original Message-----
>hi,
>First of all for wired connection we don't require
>changing the channel number becoz it's only usefull only
>for wireless connection
>as far as concern according to mail i think that you
have
>wired connection and u r getting periodically disconnect.
>Check the firmware version i.e. upgrade
>if it has upgraded then i think that ur cable or dsl
>modem have nat function i.e. dhcp enabled in simple term
>what i can say is that if we have two dhcp in one
network
>it will get disconnected so what u can do is convert the
>base station into bridging and see the connection how
>long it is stable...
>if it is success then restore it back and then contact
ur
>isp to disable the nat function of ur modem
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Have been trying for two weeks to get my emachines 6809
>>to stay connected to my MN-700. Had tried all of the
>>suggestions on this board... Earlier today I switched
>>from channel 6 to channel 11.... Signal noise went
>from -
>>..40 to -80. Signal strength still bounces between -.45
>>to -.60. Have not dropped my signal all afternoon!
>What
>>are considered good values for both of these items...
>>.
>>
>.
>

hi steve again,
it might help u
RANGE FOR MN-700 PRODUCTS (MN-700, MN-720, MN-730 & MN-
740)



SPEED IN Mbps RANGE IN FEET
Open Environment Closed Environment

54 250 50

24 500 100

11 1000 200

5.5 1500 250

2.0 or 1.0 2000 350


Preventing Interference for Wireless Networking
If a Basestation network is out of range or often
interrupted, it may be due to
interference.
Interference results in:
o A decrease in the range of contact with the base
station.
o A decrease in the rate of data transfer.

Sources of Interference for Basestation
The farther away the interference source, the less likely
it is to cause an issue.
The following items can cause interference with
Basestation communication:
o Microwave ovens: Placing your computer or a
Basestation Base Station near a
microwave oven that is in use may cause interference.
o Direct Satellite Service (DSS) RF leakage: The
coax cable that came with certain
types of satellite dishes may cause interference. Obtain
newer cables if you
suspect RF leakage.
o Certain electrical devices such as power lines,
electrical railroad tracks, and
power stations.
o 2.4 GHz phones: Cordless telephones that operate
in this range may cause
interference with Basestation communication when used.
There are also other devices
that operate in the 2.4 GHz range that could cause
interference.
o Metal objects: If possible, move metal objects or
change the placement of the
Base Station so the path between your Basestation
equipped-computer and the Base
Station is free from metal objects that may cause
interference.
o X-10 video senders (transmitters/receivers) that
operate in the 2.4 GHz
bandwidth.
o Any other devices that operate in the 2.4 GHz
bandwidth (microwaves, cameras,
baby monitors, and so on).

Effect of Home and Office Elements on Basestation
Communication
Where you are located and what materials you are
surrounded by can have an impact
on your Basestation performance. The table below shows
common elements and their
potential for interference.
Type of barrier Interference Potential
Wood low
Plaster low
Synthetic material low
Glass low
Water medium
Bricks medium
Marble medium
Paper rolls high
Concrete high
Bulletproof glass high
Metal Very high

How to reduce effects of interference
If you experience less than optimum performance due to
interference from other
devices that operate in the 2.4 GHz bandwidth, you may be
able to reduce the effect
of interference by changing to a different channel. Less
than optimum performance
may be characterized by low signal strength in the
Broadband Network Utility, slow
connection to the Internet, or slow file transfers
between wireless computers.
Using Basestation management Tool, you should try
switching away from the channel
that is experiencing interference. If you are currently
using the default channel
of 6, for example, try switching to channel 1.




>-----Original Message-----
>I do have 2 machines wired to the base... they did not
>have a problem. I also have 2 wireless machines
>connecting to the MN-700. These were the computers that
>kept dropping the signal. As I said earlier I had
>performed all of the suggestions on this site with no
>luck at all. It has now been about 5 hours since I made
>the switch to channel 11. All seams to be well. I will
>report back if things change. I would still like to
know
>what good ranges for the signal strength and noise are.
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>hi,
>>First of all for wired connection we don't require
>>changing the channel number becoz it's only usefull
only
>>for wireless connection
>>as far as concern according to mail i think that you
>have
>>wired connection and u r getting periodically
disconnect.
>>Check the firmware version i.e. upgrade
>>if it has upgraded then i think that ur cable or dsl
>>modem have nat function i.e. dhcp enabled in simple
term
>>what i can say is that if we have two dhcp in one
>network
>>it will get disconnected so what u can do is convert
the
>>base station into bridging and see the connection how
>>long it is stable...
>>if it is success then restore it back and then contact
>ur
>>isp to disable the nat function of ur modem
>>
>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>Have been trying for two weeks to get my emachines
6809
>>>to stay connected to my MN-700. Had tried all of the
>>>suggestions on this board... Earlier today I switched
>>>from channel 6 to channel 11.... Signal noise went
>>from -
>>>..40 to -80. Signal strength still bounces between -
..45
>>>to -.60. Have not dropped my signal all afternoon!
>>What
>>>are considered good values for both of these items...
>>>.
>>>
>>.
>>
>.
>

That interesting message sure got mangled by the usenet posting... care to
provide a URL for the original?


<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:2889701c46477$fd563e30$(E-Mail Removed)...
> hi steve again,
> it might help u
> RANGE FOR MN-700 PRODUCTS (MN-700, MN-720, MN-730 & MN-
> 740)
>
>
>
> SPEED IN Mbps RANGE IN FEET
> Open Environment Closed Environment
>
> 54 250 50
>
> 24 500 100
>
> 11 1000 200
>
> 5.5 1500 250
>
> 2.0 or 1.0 2000 350
>
>
> Preventing Interference for Wireless Networking
> If a Basestation network is out of range or often
> interrupted, it may be due to
> interference.
> Interference results in:
> o A decrease in the range of contact with the base
> station.
> o A decrease in the rate of data transfer.
>
> Sources of Interference for Basestation
> The farther away the interference source, the less likely
> it is to cause an issue.
> The following items can cause interference with
> Basestation communication:
> o Microwave ovens: Placing your computer or a
> Basestation Base Station near a
> microwave oven that is in use may cause interference.
> o Direct Satellite Service (DSS) RF leakage: The
> coax cable that came with certain
> types of satellite dishes may cause interference. Obtain
> newer cables if you
> suspect RF leakage.
> o Certain electrical devices such as power lines,
> electrical railroad tracks, and
> power stations.
> o 2.4 GHz phones: Cordless telephones that operate
> in this range may cause
> interference with Basestation communication when used.
> There are also other devices
> that operate in the 2.4 GHz range that could cause
> interference.
> o Metal objects: If possible, move metal objects or
> change the placement of the
> Base Station so the path between your Basestation
> equipped-computer and the Base
> Station is free from metal objects that may cause
> interference.
> o X-10 video senders (transmitters/receivers) that
> operate in the 2.4 GHz
> bandwidth.
> o Any other devices that operate in the 2.4 GHz
> bandwidth (microwaves, cameras,
> baby monitors, and so on).
>
> Effect of Home and Office Elements on Basestation
> Communication
> Where you are located and what materials you are
> surrounded by can have an impact
> on your Basestation performance. The table below shows
> common elements and their
> potential for interference.
> Type of barrier Interference Potential
> Wood low
> Plaster low
> Synthetic material low
> Glass low
> Water medium
> Bricks medium
> Marble medium
> Paper rolls high
> Concrete high
> Bulletproof glass high
> Metal Very high
>
> How to reduce effects of interference
> If you experience less than optimum performance due to
> interference from other
> devices that operate in the 2.4 GHz bandwidth, you may be
> able to reduce the effect
> of interference by changing to a different channel. Less
> than optimum performance
> may be characterized by low signal strength in the
> Broadband Network Utility, slow
> connection to the Internet, or slow file transfers
> between wireless computers.
> Using Basestation management Tool, you should try
> switching away from the channel
> that is experiencing interference. If you are currently
> using the default channel
> of 6, for example, try switching to channel 1.
>
>
>
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >I do have 2 machines wired to the base... they did not
> >have a problem. I also have 2 wireless machines
> >connecting to the MN-700. These were the computers that
> >kept dropping the signal. As I said earlier I had
> >performed all of the suggestions on this site with no
> >luck at all. It has now been about 5 hours since I made
> >the switch to channel 11. All seams to be well. I will
> >report back if things change. I would still like to
> know
> >what good ranges for the signal strength and noise are.
> >
> >
> >>-----Original Message-----
> >>hi,
> >>First of all for wired connection we don't require
> >>changing the channel number becoz it's only usefull
> only
> >>for wireless connection
> >>as far as concern according to mail i think that you
> >have
> >>wired connection and u r getting periodically
> disconnect.
> >>Check the firmware version i.e. upgrade
> >>if it has upgraded then i think that ur cable or dsl
> >>modem have nat function i.e. dhcp enabled in simple
> term
> >>what i can say is that if we have two dhcp in one
> >network
> >>it will get disconnected so what u can do is convert
> the
> >>base station into bridging and see the connection how
> >>long it is stable...
> >>if it is success then restore it back and then contact
> >ur
> >>isp to disable the nat function of ur modem
> >>
> >>
> >>>-----Original Message-----
> >>>Have been trying for two weeks to get my emachines
> 6809
> >>>to stay connected to my MN-700. Had tried all of the
> >>>suggestions on this board... Earlier today I switched
> >>>from channel 6 to channel 11.... Signal noise went
> >>from -
> >>>..40 to -80. Signal strength still bounces between -
> .45
> >>>to -.60. Have not dropped my signal all afternoon!
> >>What
> >>>are considered good values for both of these items...
> >>>.
> >>>
> >>.
> >>
> >.
> >

Further checking on my problem I remembered that I had a
Leapfrog transmitter & receiver in my kitchen if I change
channels on it it will cause problems with my network.
Also, I have a pair of sliding mirror closet doors
between my Laptop and the room with the base station in
it.. If I open the mirror doors I get a better signal
with alot less noise. It is amazing, I can watch the
meters move up and down just by opening and closing the
mirrors.... Agreee with last post... please provide a
url if one is available

>-----Original Message-----
>That interesting message sure got mangled by the usenet
posting... care to
>provide a URL for the original?
>
>
><(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>news:2889701c46477$fd563e30$(E-Mail Removed)...
>> hi steve again,
>> it might help u
>> RANGE FOR MN-700 PRODUCTS (MN-700, MN-720, MN-730 & MN-
>> 740)
>>
>>
>>
>> SPEED IN Mbps RANGE IN FEET
>> Open Environment Closed Environment
>>
>> 54 250 50
>>
>> 24 500 100
>>
>> 11 1000 200
>>
>> 5.5 1500 250
>>
>> 2.0 or 1.0 2000 350
>>
>>
>> Preventing Interference for Wireless Networking
>> If a Basestation network is out of range or often
>> interrupted, it may be due to
>> interference.
>> Interference results in:
>> o A decrease in the range of contact with the base
>> station.
>> o A decrease in the rate of data transfer.
>>
>> Sources of Interference for Basestation
>> The farther away the interference source, the less
likely
>> it is to cause an issue.
>> The following items can cause interference with
>> Basestation communication:
>> o Microwave ovens: Placing your computer or a
>> Basestation Base Station near a
>> microwave oven that is in use may cause interference.
>> o Direct Satellite Service (DSS) RF leakage: The
>> coax cable that came with certain
>> types of satellite dishes may cause interference.
Obtain
>> newer cables if you
>> suspect RF leakage.
>> o Certain electrical devices such as power lines,
>> electrical railroad tracks, and
>> power stations.
>> o 2.4 GHz phones: Cordless telephones that operate
>> in this range may cause
>> interference with Basestation communication when used.
>> There are also other devices
>> that operate in the 2.4 GHz range that could cause
>> interference.
>> o Metal objects: If possible, move metal objects or
>> change the placement of the
>> Base Station so the path between your Basestation
>> equipped-computer and the Base
>> Station is free from metal objects that may cause
>> interference.
>> o X-10 video senders (transmitters/receivers) that
>> operate in the 2.4 GHz
>> bandwidth.
>> o Any other devices that operate in the 2.4 GHz
>> bandwidth (microwaves, cameras,
>> baby monitors, and so on).
>>
>> Effect of Home and Office Elements on Basestation
>> Communication
>> Where you are located and what materials you are
>> surrounded by can have an impact
>> on your Basestation performance. The table below shows
>> common elements and their
>> potential for interference.
>> Type of barrier Interference Potential
>> Wood low
>> Plaster low
>> Synthetic material low
>> Glass low
>> Water medium
>> Bricks medium
>> Marble medium
>> Paper rolls high
>> Concrete high
>> Bulletproof glass high
>> Metal Very high
>>
>> How to reduce effects of interference
>> If you experience less than optimum performance due to
>> interference from other
>> devices that operate in the 2.4 GHz bandwidth, you may
be
>> able to reduce the effect
>> of interference by changing to a different channel.
Less
>> than optimum performance
>> may be characterized by low signal strength in the
>> Broadband Network Utility, slow
>> connection to the Internet, or slow file transfers
>> between wireless computers.
>> Using Basestation management Tool, you should try
>> switching away from the channel
>> that is experiencing interference. If you are currently
>> using the default channel
>> of 6, for example, try switching to channel 1.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> >-----Original Message-----
>> >I do have 2 machines wired to the base... they did
not
>> >have a problem. I also have 2 wireless machines
>> >connecting to the MN-700. These were the computers
that
>> >kept dropping the signal. As I said earlier I had
>> >performed all of the suggestions on this site with no
>> >luck at all. It has now been about 5 hours since I
made
>> >the switch to channel 11. All seams to be well. I
will
>> >report back if things change. I would still like to
>> know
>> >what good ranges for the signal strength and noise
are.
>> >
>> >
>> >>-----Original Message-----
>> >>hi,
>> >>First of all for wired connection we don't require
>> >>changing the channel number becoz it's only usefull
>> only
>> >>for wireless connection
>> >>as far as concern according to mail i think that you
>> >have
>> >>wired connection and u r getting periodically
>> disconnect.
>> >>Check the firmware version i.e. upgrade
>> >>if it has upgraded then i think that ur cable or dsl
>> >>modem have nat function i.e. dhcp enabled in simple
>> term
>> >>what i can say is that if we have two dhcp in one
>> >network
>> >>it will get disconnected so what u can do is convert
>> the
>> >>base station into bridging and see the connection how
>> >>long it is stable...
>> >>if it is success then restore it back and then
contact
>> >ur
>> >>isp to disable the nat function of ur modem
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>>-----Original Message-----
>> >>>Have been trying for two weeks to get my emachines
>> 6809
>> >>>to stay connected to my MN-700. Had tried all of
the
>> >>>suggestions on this board... Earlier today I
switched
>> >>>from channel 6 to channel 11.... Signal noise went
>> >>from -
>> >>>..40 to -80. Signal strength still bounces between -
>> .45
>> >>>to -.60. Have not dropped my signal all afternoon!
>> >>What
>> >>>are considered good values for both of these
items...
>> >>>.
>> >>>
>> >>.
>> >>
>> >.
>> >
>
>
>.
>

ryt i am not getting any better url once i get it i will
let u know
>-----Original Message-----
>Further checking on my problem I remembered that I had a
>Leapfrog transmitter & receiver in my kitchen if I
change
>channels on it it will cause problems with my network.
>Also, I have a pair of sliding mirror closet doors
>between my Laptop and the room with the base station in
>it.. If I open the mirror doors I get a better signal
>with alot less noise. It is amazing, I can watch the
>meters move up and down just by opening and closing the
>mirrors.... Agreee with last post... please provide a
>url if one is available
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>That interesting message sure got mangled by the usenet
>posting... care to
>>provide a URL for the original?
>>
>>
>><(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>news:2889701c46477$fd563e30$(E-Mail Removed).. .
>>> hi steve again,
>>> it might help u
>>> RANGE FOR MN-700 PRODUCTS (MN-700, MN-720, MN-730 &
MN-
>>> 740)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> SPEED IN Mbps RANGE IN FEET
>>> Open Environment Closed Environment
>>>
>>> 54 250 50
>>>
>>> 24 500 100
>>>
>>> 11 1000 200
>>>
>>> 5.5 1500 250
>>>
>>> 2.0 or 1.0 2000 350
>>>
>>>
>>> Preventing Interference for Wireless Networking
>>> If a Basestation network is out of range or often
>>> interrupted, it may be due to
>>> interference.
>>> Interference results in:
>>> o A decrease in the range of contact with the base
>>> station.
>>> o A decrease in the rate of data transfer.
>>>
>>> Sources of Interference for Basestation
>>> The farther away the interference source, the less
>likely
>>> it is to cause an issue.
>>> The following items can cause interference with
>>> Basestation communication:
>>> o Microwave ovens: Placing your computer or a
>>> Basestation Base Station near a
>>> microwave oven that is in use may cause interference.
>>> o Direct Satellite Service (DSS) RF leakage: The
>>> coax cable that came with certain
>>> types of satellite dishes may cause interference.
>Obtain
>>> newer cables if you
>>> suspect RF leakage.
>>> o Certain electrical devices such as power lines,
>>> electrical railroad tracks, and
>>> power stations.
>>> o 2.4 GHz phones: Cordless telephones that operate
>>> in this range may cause
>>> interference with Basestation communication when used.
>>> There are also other devices
>>> that operate in the 2.4 GHz range that could cause
>>> interference.
>>> o Metal objects: If possible, move metal objects or
>>> change the placement of the
>>> Base Station so the path between your Basestation
>>> equipped-computer and the Base
>>> Station is free from metal objects that may cause
>>> interference.
>>> o X-10 video senders (transmitters/receivers) that
>>> operate in the 2.4 GHz
>>> bandwidth.
>>> o Any other devices that operate in the 2.4 GHz
>>> bandwidth (microwaves, cameras,
>>> baby monitors, and so on).
>>>
>>> Effect of Home and Office Elements on Basestation
>>> Communication
>>> Where you are located and what materials you are
>>> surrounded by can have an impact
>>> on your Basestation performance. The table below shows
>>> common elements and their
>>> potential for interference.
>>> Type of barrier Interference Potential
>>> Wood low
>>> Plaster low
>>> Synthetic material low
>>> Glass low
>>> Water medium
>>> Bricks medium
>>> Marble medium
>>> Paper rolls high
>>> Concrete high
>>> Bulletproof glass high
>>> Metal Very high
>>>
>>> How to reduce effects of interference
>>> If you experience less than optimum performance due to
>>> interference from other
>>> devices that operate in the 2.4 GHz bandwidth, you
may
>be
>>> able to reduce the effect
>>> of interference by changing to a different channel.
>Less
>>> than optimum performance
>>> may be characterized by low signal strength in the
>>> Broadband Network Utility, slow
>>> connection to the Internet, or slow file transfers
>>> between wireless computers.
>>> Using Basestation management Tool, you should try
>>> switching away from the channel
>>> that is experiencing interference. If you are
currently
>>> using the default channel
>>> of 6, for example, try switching to channel 1.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> >-----Original Message-----
>>> >I do have 2 machines wired to the base... they did
>not
>>> >have a problem. I also have 2 wireless machines
>>> >connecting to the MN-700. These were the computers
>that
>>> >kept dropping the signal. As I said earlier I had
>>> >performed all of the suggestions on this site with no
>>> >luck at all. It has now been about 5 hours since I
>made
>>> >the switch to channel 11. All seams to be well. I
>will
>>> >report back if things change. I would still like to
>>> know
>>> >what good ranges for the signal strength and noise
>are.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >>-----Original Message-----
>>> >>hi,
>>> >>First of all for wired connection we don't require
>>> >>changing the channel number becoz it's only usefull
>>> only
>>> >>for wireless connection
>>> >>as far as concern according to mail i think that you
>>> >have
>>> >>wired connection and u r getting periodically
>>> disconnect.
>>> >>Check the firmware version i.e. upgrade
>>> >>if it has upgraded then i think that ur cable or dsl
>>> >>modem have nat function i.e. dhcp enabled in simple
>>> term
>>> >>what i can say is that if we have two dhcp in one
>>> >network
>>> >>it will get disconnected so what u can do is convert
>>> the
>>> >>base station into bridging and see the connection
how
>>> >>long it is stable...
>>> >>if it is success then restore it back and then
>contact
>>> >ur
>>> >>isp to disable the nat function of ur modem
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>>-----Original Message-----
>>> >>>Have been trying for two weeks to get my emachines
>>> 6809
>>> >>>to stay connected to my MN-700. Had tried all of
>the
>>> >>>suggestions on this board... Earlier today I
>switched
>>> >>>from channel 6 to channel 11.... Signal noise went
>>> >>from -
>>> >>>..40 to -80. Signal strength still bounces
between -
>>> .45
>>> >>>to -.60. Have not dropped my signal all afternoon!
>>> >>What
>>> >>>are considered good values for both of these
>items...
>>> >>>.
>>> >>>
>>> >>.
>>> >>
>>> >.
>>> >
>>
>>
>>.
>>
>.
>