Surf314 Seriously, this week I'll play PS Posts: 12,078 Joined: Mar 2008 |
04-20-2009, 10:02 AM
I'd also suggest changing out your firmware to DD-WRT if you have a linksys. I did it to mine and was extremely happy with the changes.
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at0m Official Con Soccer Mom Posts: 7,800 Joined: Jun 2008 |
05-08-2009, 11:14 AM
(04-20-2009, 10:02 AM)Surf314 link Wrote: I'd also suggest changing out your firmware to DD-WRT if you have a linksys. I did it to mine and was extremely happy with the changes.Since someone else has brought this back on-topic, I can say I started using a DI-524 because I was sick of the fact that my DI-604 didn't have wireless and only had 1 Mbps throughput on the WAN port. Then I realized that the DI-524's almost as bad as the DI-604, and switched to a WRT-54GL. The WRT-54GL was great until I started using it in a high-interference environment (apartment building == 20 nearby broadcasting SSIDs) and it started dropping my connections. I burned the thing to DD-WRT and haven't had any problems since, with the sole exception of my Apple Airport Express (802.11b, not the new b/g one) which will occasionally disconnect and refuse to reconnect until it is left unplugged for an extended period of time, which leads me to believe it is more related to the fact that its a refurb than my router being crap. If you want a small portable AP, though, you need to get your paws on a La Fonera with a Fontenna directional antenna. Downside is that it shares your internet access publicly via a captive portal, upside is it requires almost no configuration, is cheap, and can make you some cash. "If you want to be a Double E, bend over and grab your knees...." "Atom is Sexy!" <-- Donate your own pic to the cause! Victory needs no explanation. Defeat allows none. -Sun Tzu
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KarthXLR Free of STD's ... lolwut? Posts: 9,927 Joined: May 2008 |
05-08-2009, 04:45 PM
So after doing some research and tests, I've discovered that it's my providers end of the line that keeps causing disconnections. It will only disconnect for a couple seconds, but it takes about a minute to reconnect using Wi-Fi. Sometimes the wi-fi connection gets interrupted for no apparent reason aside from being....wi-fi.
So bottom line, the problem is either my provider or my router. My dad is gonna see if we can get them to look at their station over here if we get another "attack", so to speak. |
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Fail Medic Actually made of WIN Posts: 1,523 Joined: Mar 2008 |
07-02-2009, 12:52 AM
Necro, calling DD-WRT people...
Anyone else have trouble with "Static Leases" ? I want my router to give a network server thingie the same IP all the time instead of some random crap. I want it to be 192.168.1.101 FOREVER instead if 116 or 108 or whatever the hell it wants to pick. But, it doesn't seem to honor it. Amidoinitrite? |
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zaneyard Made with Whole Gainz (tm) Posts: 6,930 Joined: Jun 2008 |
07-02-2009, 12:55 AM
(07-02-2009, 12:52 AM)Fail Medic link Wrote: Necro, calling DD-WRT people...configure the client to use a static IP (04-09-2013, 11:24 PM)Dr. Zaius link Wrote:well i'm not really understanding how it's faster internet. and like google just magically rolls outs this stuff and it's 100 times faster than my internet? why? that doesn't set off any alarms to anyone? (11-07-2012, 11:15 PM)at0m link Wrote:I MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE OVERINDULGED ON RUM AND COKES AT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE |
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at0m Official Con Soccer Mom Posts: 7,800 Joined: Jun 2008 |
07-02-2009, 06:40 AM
(07-02-2009, 12:55 AM)zaneyard link Wrote: [quote author=Fail Medic link=topic=2713.msg94166#msg94166 date=1246513956]configure the client to use a static IP [/quote]This. Make sure the DHCP server's range is like .50-.100, then configure your client to have a static IP of .101 (aka something OUTSIDE the range of the DHCP server). "If you want to be a Double E, bend over and grab your knees...." "Atom is Sexy!" <-- Donate your own pic to the cause! Victory needs no explanation. Defeat allows none. -Sun Tzu |
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Fail Medic Actually made of WIN Posts: 1,523 Joined: Mar 2008 |
07-02-2009, 07:01 AM
Thanks Z&A, I have done these things successfully and my NAS is behaving now.Â
I'm still puzzled. If you're supposed to tell clients to demand a static ip, what is the static lease thing on the router for? 6 of one, half a dozen of another? |
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at0m Official Con Soccer Mom Posts: 7,800 Joined: Jun 2008 |
07-02-2009, 07:06 AM
(07-02-2009, 07:01 AM)Fail Medic link Wrote: Thanks Z&A, I have done these things successfully and my NAS is behaving now.ÂA Static Lease is so that you can give a computer a fixed IP within the DHCP range, because the router just assigns the same IP every time the computer asks for one. It _should_ work, but if you were having trouble (as it seemed you were) the alternative is to just tell the client to take a static IP outside the DHCP range. "If you want to be a Double E, bend over and grab your knees...." "Atom is Sexy!" <-- Donate your own pic to the cause! Victory needs no explanation. Defeat allows none. -Sun Tzu |
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zaneyard Made with Whole Gainz (tm) Posts: 6,930 Joined: Jun 2008 |
07-02-2009, 08:01 PM
(07-02-2009, 07:01 AM)Fail Medic link Wrote: Thanks Z&A, I have done these things successfully and my NAS is behaving now.Âidk i just do it the easy way DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) (04-09-2013, 11:24 PM)Dr. Zaius link Wrote:well i'm not really understanding how it's faster internet. and like google just magically rolls outs this stuff and it's 100 times faster than my internet? why? that doesn't set off any alarms to anyone? (11-07-2012, 11:15 PM)at0m link Wrote:I MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE OVERINDULGED ON RUM AND COKES AT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE |
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at0m Official Con Soccer Mom Posts: 7,800 Joined: Jun 2008 |
07-02-2009, 08:08 PM
(07-02-2009, 08:01 PM)zaneyard link Wrote: [quote author=Fail Medic link=topic=2713.msg94191#msg94191 date=1246536093]idk i just do it the easy way DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) [/quote]Except the whole point was that he wants to give one computer a Static IP, zane >_< "If you want to be a Double E, bend over and grab your knees...." "Atom is Sexy!" <-- Donate your own pic to the cause! Victory needs no explanation. Defeat allows none. -Sun Tzu |
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zaneyard Made with Whole Gainz (tm) Posts: 6,930 Joined: Jun 2008 |
07-02-2009, 08:18 PM
(07-02-2009, 08:08 PM)at0m link Wrote: [quote author=zaneyard link=topic=2713.msg94358#msg94358 date=1246582872]idk i just do it the easy way DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) [/quote]Except the whole point was that he wants to give one computer a Static IP, zane >_< [/quote] that's what im pointing out DHCP is not for static IP's (04-09-2013, 11:24 PM)Dr. Zaius link Wrote:well i'm not really understanding how it's faster internet. and like google just magically rolls outs this stuff and it's 100 times faster than my internet? why? that doesn't set off any alarms to anyone? (11-07-2012, 11:15 PM)at0m link Wrote:I MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE OVERINDULGED ON RUM AND COKES AT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE |
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at0m Official Con Soccer Mom Posts: 7,800 Joined: Jun 2008 |
07-02-2009, 08:49 PM
(07-02-2009, 08:18 PM)zaneyard link Wrote: [quote author=at0m link=topic=2713.msg94361#msg94361 date=1246583284]idk i just do it the easy way DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) [/quote]Except the whole point was that he wants to give one computer a Static IP, zane >_< [/quote] that's what im pointing out DHCP is not for static IP's [/quote]Sigh. DHCP is a protocol, it doesn't really care one way or another what IPs it gives out, it's just a method for centralized IP and Gateway configuration control. The 'Static Lease' option on the router associates the MAC address (unique physical identifier) of your computer with an IP address, and should always give that computer the same IP. Should being the operative word. I use it on my home setup and it works fine. "If you want to be a Double E, bend over and grab your knees...." "Atom is Sexy!" <-- Donate your own pic to the cause! Victory needs no explanation. Defeat allows none. -Sun Tzu |
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zaneyard Made with Whole Gainz (tm) Posts: 6,930 Joined: Jun 2008 |
07-02-2009, 08:52 PM
(07-02-2009, 08:49 PM)at0m link Wrote: [quote author=zaneyard link=topic=2713.msg94368#msg94368 date=1246583918]idk i just do it the easy way DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) [/quote]Except the whole point was that he wants to give one computer a Static IP, zane >_< [/quote] that's what im pointing out DHCP is not for static IP's [/quote]Sigh. DHCP is a protocol, it doesn't really care one way or another what IPs it gives out, it's just a method for centralized IP and Gateway configuration control. The 'Static Lease' option on the router associates the MAC address (unique physical identifier) of your computer with an IP address, and should always give that computer the same IP. Should being the operative word. I use it on my home setup and it works fine. [/quote] you're right ive just never dealt with static leases cause i found it easier to assign it on the client the only thing i can think of is that he's putting in a wrong mac address? (04-09-2013, 11:24 PM)Dr. Zaius link Wrote:well i'm not really understanding how it's faster internet. and like google just magically rolls outs this stuff and it's 100 times faster than my internet? why? that doesn't set off any alarms to anyone? (11-07-2012, 11:15 PM)at0m link Wrote:I MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE OVERINDULGED ON RUM AND COKES AT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE |
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at0m Official Con Soccer Mom Posts: 7,800 Joined: Jun 2008 |
07-02-2009, 09:43 PM
(07-02-2009, 08:52 PM)zaneyard link Wrote: [quote author=at0m link=topic=2713.msg94379#msg94379 date=1246585788]idk i just do it the easy way DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) [/quote]Except the whole point was that he wants to give one computer a Static IP, zane >_< [/quote] that's what im pointing out DHCP is not for static IP's [/quote]Sigh. DHCP is a protocol, it doesn't really care one way or another what IPs it gives out, it's just a method for centralized IP and Gateway configuration control. The 'Static Lease' option on the router associates the MAC address (unique physical identifier) of your computer with an IP address, and should always give that computer the same IP. Should being the operative word. I use it on my home setup and it works fine. [/quote] you're right ive just never dealt with static leases cause i found it easier to assign it on the client the only thing i can think of is that he's putting in a wrong mac address? [/quote]It's a possibility. I would normally walk him through it because I run DD-WRT on my own router, but I've forgotten the root password and can't get into the config page for it >_< "If you want to be a Double E, bend over and grab your knees...." "Atom is Sexy!" <-- Donate your own pic to the cause! Victory needs no explanation. Defeat allows none. -Sun Tzu |
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Fail Medic Actually made of WIN Posts: 1,523 Joined: Mar 2008 |
07-03-2009, 12:30 AM
Hmm. (shrug) I could swear I copy-pasted the MAC address exactly as I saw it...
Basically, here's what I did that failed: 1. I saw the NAS on the DHCP Clients section of the Status page on the DD-WRT 192.168.1.1 page. 2. I said, "There you are, you little shit." MAC address is partially obscured on that page, though. 3. I went to Status LAN. I found the NAS again and on this page the MAC address is fully visible. 4. I copy-pasted that. 5. I DELETED the current lease for the NAS. Hell, I even took him offline for a minute. 6. I went to Services tab and on there is the Static Leases section. 7. I clicked Add and I put in the MAC address, an appropriate hostname, and the IP that I wanted my NAS to have. 8. I frowned because the text doesn't stay visible. I have to, like, double-click the text box to see the value... doesn't seem right. 9. I went to the bottom of the page and hit Apply, then hit Save. 10. So, now, I can close Firefox, whatever, go back to the Services tab and after double-clicking ??? (sounds weird, it is, I shouldn't have to do that), I see the values I put in to request a Static Lease. But my NAS and router didn't seem to care I went through all that. So. I took Zaneyard's advice and grabbed the NAS by the ear and said, "omfg you will take IP address .100 and you will LIKE IT" and it said "goddamn ok". So, problem resolved using an alternate method. I dunno about the DD-WRT thing.. that behavior with the text boxes. It kinda does the same thing on the Port Forwarding. Maybe I need to seek out an update. Anyway, thanks for the input, gentlemen. |
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zaneyard Made with Whole Gainz (tm) Posts: 6,930 Joined: Jun 2008 |
07-03-2009, 12:55 AM
np dawg
i dont see any problem with using a static client IP on a NAS i might do static lease for my desktop cause when i take it on LAN's i have to reconfigure it all the time dunno we'll see if i have time to care (04-09-2013, 11:24 PM)Dr. Zaius link Wrote:well i'm not really understanding how it's faster internet. and like google just magically rolls outs this stuff and it's 100 times faster than my internet? why? that doesn't set off any alarms to anyone? (11-07-2012, 11:15 PM)at0m link Wrote:I MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE OVERINDULGED ON RUM AND COKES AT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE |
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KarthXLR Free of STD's ... lolwut? Posts: 9,927 Joined: May 2008 |
07-14-2009, 02:09 PM
Update:
I'm on ethernet now, and I'm regularly getting disconnections. I've narrowed it down to two things: A. Our provider B. Our Cable Modem pretty sure it's b. |
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at0m Official Con Soccer Mom Posts: 7,800 Joined: Jun 2008 |
07-14-2009, 02:10 PM
(07-14-2009, 02:09 PM)Karth is a Public Enemy link Wrote: Update:then call your provider and bitch about the cable modem. If it's rental equipment, they're required to replace it and you can bitch even more to get them to credit you for the time you had fucked up service. "If you want to be a Double E, bend over and grab your knees...." "Atom is Sexy!" <-- Donate your own pic to the cause! Victory needs no explanation. Defeat allows none. -Sun Tzu |
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zaneyard Made with Whole Gainz (tm) Posts: 6,930 Joined: Jun 2008 |
07-14-2009, 02:16 PM
(07-14-2009, 02:10 PM)at0m link Wrote: [quote author=Karth is a Public Enemy link=topic=2713.msg97727#msg97727 date=1247598588]then call your provider and bitch about the cable modem. If it's rental equipment, they're required to replace it and you can bitch even more to get them to credit you for the time you had fucked up service. [/quote] this if you bought it, find a manufacturers warranty (04-09-2013, 11:24 PM)Dr. Zaius link Wrote:well i'm not really understanding how it's faster internet. and like google just magically rolls outs this stuff and it's 100 times faster than my internet? why? that doesn't set off any alarms to anyone? (11-07-2012, 11:15 PM)at0m link Wrote:I MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE OVERINDULGED ON RUM AND COKES AT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE |
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K2 BRB, Posting Posts: 1,373 Joined: May 2008 |
07-14-2009, 05:23 PM
(07-14-2009, 02:16 PM)zaneyard link Wrote: [quote author=at0m link=topic=2713.msg97729#msg97729 date=1247598640]then call your provider and bitch about the cable modem. If it's rental equipment, they're required to replace it and you can bitch even more to get them to credit you for the time you had fucked up service. [/quote] this if you bought it, find a manufacturers warranty [/quote] We've been getting shit like this for a fucking YEAR, whenever the tech support guys would come it'd work fine so they wouldn't help. We finally got them to understand our problem a couple weeks ago, a guy came out and replaced our modem, and it didn't solve anything. So we're finally sick of this shit, and we started a trial with the DSL providers here. We got their modem yesterday, and we can't get a connection from any of the phone lines in the house. ... FUCK and literally right after I posted this we had another disconnect.
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