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I have linksys signal booster. I'll se if that works
"JamesP" wrote:
> Wireless signals can have trouble passing through multiple walls/flooring as
> it's likely to encounter going from upper floors to the basement ... you can
> try moving the router or if possible repositioning the antenna of the
> basement system. Also, some wireless adapters allow you to upgrade their
> antenna. I've read that you may be able to get increased "range" by
> decreasing the "throughgput" bandwidth (54 Mbps reduced to 24 Mbps, etc.)
>
> I'm interested to know how you decided to solve your problem with Verizon
> ... are you using their gateway as your router/AP?
>
> "lm" wrote:
>
> > James,
> > You are correct. Now I am facing problem connecting connecting my computer
> > that is located in the basemant....I think the signal is not strong as it
> > should be.
> >
> > "JamesP" wrote:
> >
> > > I think Verizon supplied a "gateway" (DSL modem built into a router) and if
> > > that's the case you've essentially got two wireless networks but it's tough
> > > to make one access point talk to another ... sort of creating a "repeater"
> > > and that's the problem. The first thing I'd do is call Verizon Customer
> > > Service and request a plain old DSL modem ... if that's not possible, you've
> > > got a couple options: use their gateway as your router, or reconfigure their
> > > gateway to work with your router.
> > >
> > > A call to Verizon's tech support should help determine if their gateway is a
> > > "capable" substitute for your Linksys router, if so that's an easy solution.
> > > But if you'd rather keep your gear then you'll have to perform a few steps to
> > > reconfigure their gateway: Basically, you're trying to strip the gateway down
> > > to just it's modem functions.
> > >
> > > 1) Connect an ethernet cable from the gateway to your system
> > >
> > > 2) Log into the "setup" mode of the gateway and disable any features that
> > > would be duplicated by your Linksys router (wireless access point, firewall,
> > > PPPoE, DHCP, etc.) ... note these settings as you'll use them later.
> > >
> > > 3) Connect the gateway to your Linksys' WAN port with an ethernet cable
> > >
> > > 4) Connect your system to your Linksys router with an ethernet cable
> > >
> > > 5) Log into the "setup" mode of your Linksys router and configure it as
> > > required for Verizon access (use the settings from the gateway) and be sure
> > > to disable any features that would be duplicated (any you chose to use on the
> > > gateway.)
> > >
> > > 6) Test Internet access, etc. and if everythings OK configure your wireless
> > > adapters (if necessary.)
> > >
> > > PLS NOTE: I have not performed this work around but I believe it should work
> > > ... if someone out there can see a problem (or an easier fix) please jump in!!
> > >
> > > "lm" wrote:
> > >
> > > > hello,
> > > > I signed up with Verizon dsl connection. The problem that I am having is
> > > > that all of my computers (4) have linksys cards. I have a linksys access
> > > > point wireless router.
> > > >
> > > > I received a wireless router from Verizon and I can't connect ot Internet. I
> > > > called their customer service and the couldn't resolved the problem, they
> > > > want me to get rid of my Linksys router and cards.
> > > >
> > > > Please help.
> > > > thank you.