 WAP, I think it died :( |
| WAP, I think it died :( |
 Jun 24 2007, 11:20 AM
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Fool Group: Members Posts: 2,127 Joined: 23-February 06 From: LBB Member No.: 56  |
I've had this thing since 2002, D-Link put an EOL notice on it in 2004, and I think it finally died on me. Not able to get any wireless signal to my laptop, but I'm able to pick up neighboring networks. Anyone know of a way of testing if it's broadcasting? Like can I wrap a bunch of wire around the antenna and hook it up to a multimeter and get some kind of response? Doesn't have to be tested through the computer. I'd like to be sure it really doesn't work before I go and buy a new wireless router.
Open to suggestions on possible configurations on the router, too. So far I've tried changing SSID, channel, encryption key, and whether the SSID is broadcast or not. Gonna try turning encryption off now. -------------------- Spam? Isn't that something poor people eat?
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Jun 26 2007, 10:50 PM
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 Retired Funk-bringer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,656 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Dallas Member No.: 14 |
try running netstumbler and see if the mac is present?
If it's made in 2002, you may be due for an upgrade anyways. Linksys WRT54G, WRT54GS, and WRT54GL are all highly reccommended, and don't cost all that much. Or you can buy an el cheapo one. Wireless routers are pretty cheap nowadays, and WAPs are even cheaper. -------------------- WAIT. I'm not finished.
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Jun 27 2007, 06:53 AM
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Fool Group: Members Posts: 2,127 Joined: 23-February 06 From: LBB Member No.: 56 |
I figured out it was the wireless portion of the router that went fubar on me. I'm too cheap to buy a new one, so I'm just running a really long cord to my laptop whenever I want to use it.
-------------------- Spam? Isn't that something poor people eat?
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Jun 27 2007, 10:25 PM
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Retired Funk-bringer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,656 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Dallas Member No.: 14 |
bring a sack lunch to work for a week. that's ~$20. enough to buy a supercheapo WAP, especially if woot happens to have one soon.
-------------------- WAIT. I'm not finished.
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Jun 28 2007, 06:14 AM
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Fool Group: Members Posts: 2,127 Joined: 23-February 06 From: LBB Member No.: 56 |
LOL. Eating a sack lunch for a week would probably raise my expenses rather than lower them.
-------------------- Spam? Isn't that something poor people eat?
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Jun 28 2007, 10:14 PM
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Retired Funk-bringer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,656 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Dallas Member No.: 14 |
then rob liquor stores for a week.
-------------------- WAIT. I'm not finished.
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Jul 1 2007, 04:43 PM
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Retired Funk-bringer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,656 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Dallas Member No.: 14 |
http://slickdeals.net/?permadeal=9790#direct_deal_9790
QUOTE Circuit City has the Buffalo Technology Wireless-G High Speed Router (WHR-G125) for $50 - $15MIR (requires UPC copy) - $10MIR = $25. Shipping is $4, and in-store pick-up is free. The next lowest price on PriceGrabber is $47 shipped. This router can be flashed with DD-WRT which allows it to be configured as a wireless bridge + many other features. Thanks RadYOacTiVe and NYC.
Circuit City also has the Buffalo Technology AirStation G54 Router (WHR-G54S) for $50 - $15MIR (requires UPC copy) - $10MIR = $25. Not available for delivery; however, it may be purchased for in-store pick-up if available in your area. This router can also be flashed with DD-WRT. -------------------- WAIT. I'm not finished.
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Jul 2 2007, 10:07 PM
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 GORILLA FLUFFER  Group: Agents Posts: 7,711 Joined: 23-February 06 From: lubbock Member No.: 50 |
heh... wap
--------------------  QUOTE (Jessica @ May 7 2007, 01:15 PM)  but yeehaw dammit. YEEHAW QUOTE (Dogmeat @ Jun 26 2008, 07:51 PM) ok once upon a time I jacked myself off retarded. Licking anuses, one kindergarten class at a time!! |
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