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The Nokia N8 Incorporates a Stunning Digital Camera
296 days
by TwiddleGeek
in xeon
Arguably one of the most exciting handsets from mobile phone giant Nokia, the Nokia N8 provides a simply stunning list of specifications with impressive hardware. one of the major strings to this handsets bow is the inclusion of an amazing 12 mega pixel digital camera.
The Nokia N8 provides fast Internet access via both 3G coverage and Wi-Fi. in areas covered by 3G, access the Internet is provided courtesy of an HSDPA connection at speeds of up to 10.2 mega bytes per second, along with HSUPA at 2 MB per second. Whenever Wi-Fi detects a signal from a wireless Internet router, it utilises these to provide a much faster browsing experience. in order to stay connected to cellular networks in all but the most isolated locations, class 33 versions of both EDGE & GPRS are utilised.
As mentioned, the Nokia N8 comes equipped with an impressive digital camera boasting a whopping 12 mega pixels. This operates at a pixel resolution of 4000x 3000 pixels and includes Carl Zeiss optics, Autofocus and a Xenon flash, leaving users with no doubts over the cameras quality. Face and smile detection is also included to simplify the task of taking great photos. The increasingly popular geo-tagging facility is also present which utilises GPS to automatically records the location at which a photo was taken. High definition video can be shot using the camera in 720p quality at a rate of 25 frames per second.
16 GB of internal storage is provided as standard which allows plenty of room for data such as media files. although this amount should prove ample for the needs of most users, it can be increased to 32 GB by utilising the micro SD card slot. The internal phonebook can store a seemingly endless number of entries and fields and comes with the popular Photocall function. This allows a photo to be assigned to a particular contact within the internal phonebook, which is in turn displayed on the screen whenever that person is in contact.
The Nokia N8 is relatively compact at 113.5x 59.1x 12.9 mm and weighs in at just 135 g. The combination of compact dimensions and its lightweight makes it a pocket friendly handset which is also comfortable to hold and use on the move.
A huge number of additional features is included as standard within the Nokia N8. This ranges from a versatile internal media player which supports many different formats of both video and music files to a document viewer for business users. Voice command and dial means users can operate many functions simply by talking to the phone whilst GPS with A-GPS support allows various applications to function such as the digital compass and geo-tagging.
The screen on the Nokia N8 is an AMOLED capacitive touchscreen and it measures 3.5 inches. it operates at a pixel layout of 360x 640 pixels can display up to 16M colours for perfect playback of video files and photos. it features an accelerometer sensor for auto rotate and is manufactured from scratch-resistant materials.
Despite incorporating a groundbreaking digital camera, the Nokia has not neglected other areas phone constructing the N8. it offers functionality to rival even the most established Smartphone Brands and excels in areas where others fall short.
How To Setup VOIP Phones Throughout Your Home
341 days
by TwiddleGeek
in adsl Microfilters
We are creatures of habit, and once we get used to doing things a certain way, it really is difficult to change. for some people, this also applies to implementing home VOIP service in their home. unlike traditional phones, where your home may already be wired with a phone jack in the wall in each and every room, your home is probably not wired in the same way for VOIP. but you can still implement VOIP throughout your home, and there are multiple ways to accomplish this.
Let’s look at the component parts of your VOIP system. once you decide which VOIP provider to use, you will get a VOIP adapter box, also known as an ATA box. this box is about the size of a deck of cards and is the smarts behind the VOIP. One cable from this ATA box plugs into a spare jack on your high-speed Internet router, and your standard RJ-11 jack from your regular phone plugs into the other end of the ATA box.
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Ok, some of you are saying you have a problem already, since your high-speed Internet connection modem only has ONE jack on it, and that is where you plug your computer in so you can get online. Yes, this is a problem but not a huge one. You are going to need to go to Best buy or Radio Shack or some similar place and get a HUB. the easiest way to think of this is like being an extension cord for your high-speed Internet modem. You plug the hub into an electrical outlet, and then you run a cable from the hub to the jack on your high-speed Internet modem. now you plug your computer into one of the jacks on the hub (you will probably have about 3 or 4 of them), and also plug the cable from your VOIP ATA box into another jack on the hub. Before you leave Best buy or Radio Shack, make sure you have the cables with RJ45 plugs on each end – one of these goes from the hub to your modem and another one goes from your VOIP ATA box to the hub.
Now with your VOIP ATA box connected to the hub or directly into your high-speed Internet modem if you had a spare jack on it, you just connect your standard traditional phone into the RJ-11 jack on the ATA box and you are good to go.
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But what about using your VOIP phone throughout the house so that you are not tethered to the room that has the ATA box and the high-speed Internet modem? You have multiple options here. You can use a cordless phone where you would plug the base unit into the VOIP ATA box, and then you are good to go. I would recommend a cordless phone that is in the 5.8 Ghz range to provide your best coverage.
If you want to have multiple phone handsets around the house, I would recommend getting one of those multi-unit cordless phone setups. Some of those can accommodate up to 8 cordless phones with the same base unit.
There are places online that will explain how to wire your VOIP ATA box into the outside wiring of your home phone system so that the RJ-11 jacks you already have in every room can still be used. while this is possible, it is not recommended. there are multiple stories of people who have blown out their ATA box and/or the entire phone wiring of their home because they were not familiar enough with the electrical load requirements of implementing a system like that. unless you are an electrician or telephone company repair person, this approach is likely to cause more problems than it solves.
How To Extend Your WiFi Network Range [MacRx]
644 days
Wireless networking is de rigeur these days, but in large buildings or crowded urban environments it can sometimes be difficult to get connections working reliably throughout a facility. Extending your WiFi network allows you to provide strong coverage through a home or workplace while allowing wireless devices to roam about and keep connectivity.
The most reliable way I’ve found to extend WiFi network coverage is to create a single network with multiple Wireless Access Points, connected via a wired backbone to a single internet router. Here’s how this is done.
Create a Single WiFi Network
Many times I’ve arrived at a client’s home or office to find a plethora of WiFi networks in place: Smith Family front and Smith Family Rear, or in a business ABC Corporate WiFi, ABC Sales and Jim’s Network. not only does that mean your computers and smartphones need to join and remember multiple network passwords, but you are probably using multiple routers (and thus multiple DHCP servers and NAT conversions) on the network.
A better alternative is to create a single WiFi Network – Smith Family or ABC Corp WiFi – that is available everywhere via multiple Wireless Access Points (WAPs) thoughout the structure. This provides a single sign-on for convenience and security, and allows you to roam throughout a facility on the same network.
Each WiFi device should be configured to broadcast the same wireless network name (SSID), and use the same password and method of wireless security (WPA2 encryption is best). This image below shows a configuration for an Apple Airport router, other vendor’s equipment will work similarly.
The second important setting is to make sure you have only one router handing out DHCP addresses on your network. for most homes and small businesses this will be the device which connects to your internet provider (Cable, FIOS, DSL, etc.). Your primary router may include WiFi (like an Airport Extreme or Time Capsule) or may be wired only, but either way this should be the only device on the network with a DHCP server enabled.
On all other devices – if they have routing capability – turn off DHCP capability. This prevents potential IP address conflicts and keeps all equipment on the same network subnet. with Apple Airport gear this is via the Internet tab, turn Connection Sharing to Off (Bridge Mode).
Many brands of WiFi routers have a dedicated bridge or wireless access point mode. with others (like the wildly popular Linksys gear) you can disable DHCP services, tape over the WAN port and give the device a fixed IP address on your network to use the router as a WiFi bridge (additional instructions here).
Plan Your Placement and WiFi Channels
WiFi coverage tends to drop off about two rooms or one floor away from the transmitter, varying with the construction of your building. Additional WiFi routers or access points placed throughout your structure about every three rooms or two floors apart will balance out and broaden coverage.
In crowded WiFi environments like an office downtown in a major city, you may need to place WAPs closer and on every floor. Large metal objects, old plaster walls with wire mesh grids inside, or new metal-and-concrete structures can weaken or block signals, so some placement experimentation may be required.
Modern WiFi devices will default to using Automatic channel selection, and in most cases this is fine. if you are in an area with many competing WiFi signals, you may want to use scanning software (like iStumbler on the Mac or a WiFi Finder for the iPhone/iPad) to see what’s around and choose a channel which has relatively little traffic for your setup.
If you set the channel manually, use the same channel on all access points to flood your network with a strong common signal.
Use a Wired Backbone When Possible
Once you’ve configured and placed access points throughout your facility, you need to network them together. a wired backbone is by far the most reliable way to distribute WiFi coverage throughout a structure, and provides a central LAN for fixed computers and devices like printers or non-WiFi equipped gear.
Standard network cabling uses cat5 or cat6 (GigE) ethernet lines, and runs can be up to 500 feet long. if you don’t have enough outputs on your primary router to run a cable to each access point, a switch can be attached to any port to provide additional ethernet jacks for distribution. many newer homes and businesses have ethernet cabling and wall jacks already installed. with older buildings a bit of elbow grease or an electrician’s help may be required to get things setup.
Connect each ethernet cable to your primary router or switch on one end, and to your remote access point on the other. This kind of setup creates a wired-to-wireless bridge in each remote location, nodes that provide WiFi coverage for each area.
If running ethernet cabling isn’t an option, another solution is to use powerline networking. These devices plug into your electrical outlets and bridge your network over in-wall power cabling. This is very convenient, though in practice the brand of equipment used and the condition of your building’s electrical wiring will dictate how speedy and reliable this solution is.
Use WiFi Extenders as a Fallback Choice
Another popular method for extending your WiFi network range is to use a WiFi extender, or a wireless extension feature built into a WiFi router. These devices pick up on existing WiFi signals and rebroadcast them to give a signal boost and extra range. the extender needs to be placed closer to the primary transmitter than a second wired access point would be, in order to stay in range of the original signal for relay.
Configuration should account for the same details as above: use the same network name and password for the extended/repeated signal as the original network, and turn off any DHCP or routing capabilities on the device. You’re just looking to bridge and extend a signal, not create a new network.
In my experience WiFi extenders can be a hit-or-miss proposition. some of my clients have had very good luck with WiFi extenders, others find them unreliable. a wired backbone is preferable when available.
For additonal tips on troubleshooting WiFi issues, see How to Fix Common WiFi Problems [MacRx].
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Linksys Broadband Wireless Router – Find It On Sale
651 days
by TwiddleGeek
in linksys
Looking for a brand new Linksys Broadband Wireless Router on sale?
Please read on and you will find one of the best sources of this product at a cheaper price online from one of the reputable retail stores in the net today and with a proven track record in terms of quality products and delivery performance
Why are people looking for this Linksys Broadband Wireless Router?
One of the known best internet broadband internet router these days is the Cisco-Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router. It has multiple excellent features that are useful when multiple servers need internet connection all at once.
The Cisco-Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Router package contains 3 devices. The first device is the wireless access point which allows wireless-G and wireless-B devices into one network. The former runs at 802.11g at 54Mbps and the latter at 802.11b at 11Mbps. The second device found in the package is the full duplex 10/100 switch with four ports to connect wired Ethernet servers together. The last is the router that allows big network sharing with high-speed internet access.
Another best feature of the wireless device is that it is protected with industrial-strength WPA2 encryption and powerful SPI firewall. Internet attacks are very common nowadays but using this device allows users to have maximum protection against outside intruders in a one’s network. It also supports Virtual Private Network connection for a more secure network sharing. The system can be con figured easily if there’s a need to control internal user’s access to internet.
This unit is very practical for business or home use. It can also be used by companies, universities and government agencies that need a big network. Internal sharing of its many servers can be done and maximum protection against outside intruders during use is achieved.
The Cisco-Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router is the best device to use if there’s a need for high-speed wireless internet connection in an area. It allows multiple servers to be connected into one big network and allows all to function at once under a high-speed DSL or cable connection. It also allows fast and easy communication between servers because all is connected under a big network.
Where to find the Best Deal Online?
If you are looking for a good price of this unit, you can use the internet to check on many websites selling the device but it will take luck and most of your time to access those sites with no assurance that you can find it in a day,
OR you can
I cannot sleep at night because I just got back from Black Hat
675 days
I’ve attended the Black Hat Security conference in Las Vegas for many, many years now. It is by far the best security event each year and this year was no exception. each year seems to go something like this for me:
I attend the conference and get educated on all the new attack vectors, exploits, and general mayhem happening in the digital world. I come home afraid of my digital shadow. throughout the year I pay attention to all the work that is done to close the holes we heard about. I start to feel better about the fate of our digital world; things are looking up! I attend the next years Black Hat Conference. I learn about the new digital Armageddon. I get scared again. Rinse and repeat. I am convinced I’m part of some sick psych experiment. Why do I go you ask? well, I guess it is like going to a NASCAR event. you go for the thrills and the crashes!
Here is a brief glimpse of the messages that were delivered by the various researchers speaking at Black Hat this year. this is my attempt to try and distill a one hour presentation to a one sentence take away. I highly recommend that you don’t take these at face value, they are meant to raise awareness for further study. I recommend you explore the research further so you have all of the facts and the complete picture. (Some of these have already been fixed, Phew):
-The certificate authority system that is so critical to HTTPS/SSL secure website encryption is fatally flawed, has been hacked several times already where certificates were stolen and is generally in need of a major overhaul to fix the lack of true authenticity it is providing today. Authenticity is the thing that keeps us safe from SSL man-in-the-middle attacks. a very cool firefox plug-in that might help this issue was released called convergence by convergence.io. definitely check it out and the paper on this whole issue called perspective.
-MAC OSX 10.7 is a must upgrade for those that take security seriously. Many critical improvements, upgrade now. Lion supports new application sandboxing, XPC for intra-application privilege separation, ASLR improvements and 64bit support, etc.
- great analysis done of how MAC OSX holds up to Advanced Persistent Threats (ATP) attack. In a nutshell, it is way better than XP but in a dead heat with Win7.
-MAC OSX Server has major security issues and is way less secure than Win2008R2. Researcher suggested that OSX Server security is so poor as to not be deployable.
-A researcher showed an exploit against Apple’s new smart batteries used in it MacBook Pro line. the researcher showed how you could hack the battery so it would stop accepting a charge or better yet overheats and catches fire or explodes.
-Do not use Apple’s Bonjour file sharing/network discovery protocol on an untrusted network. It has major security weaknesses such as no authentication, mDNS spoofing, no user interaction required, etc.
-Study was done that shows MAC users aren’t as paranoid as Windows users about security. thus the conclusion was they would be more susceptible to social engineering type attacks like Phishing.
-Researcher found that on several consumer Internet router/firewall products when UPNP was enabled (usually on by default) it worked on both the inside and OUTSIDE interfaces. that would mean that anyone on the Internet would be able to send your router a UPNP message to reconfigure the security settings of your device to let them in. Of course, disabling UPNP has been a best practice for a long time but I know most don’t have any idea.
-Researcher developed a cool tool called nooter and rotonooter that shows if your ISP is bandwidth or rate limiting you, certain websites or certain protocols/services.
-The basic security architecture of iOS is very well done. Lots of complex steps needed to fully compromise a device. Mandatory iOS code signing is enforced at run-time making it very secure. iOS app sandboxing fairly well done but some issues with allowing apps access to over 141 local RPC servers in the OS. iOS 4.3 now includes ASLR for all built-in apps or apps that have been compiled with ASLR PIE. App devs out there please compile your application using PIE; please. unfortunately vast majority don’t. Biggest threat is using browsers embedded in applications. Use the native safari browser instead.
-Apple iOS turns on encryption as soon as you enable a passcode on your device. the complete file system is encrypted. However, as was previously known a simple jailbreak of the phone allows the attacker to decrypt all data. However, in iOS 4.x Apple released data protection. this feature encrypts a subset of the file system using your passcode as the key and not the normal encryption key. this means that even if they jailbreak your iPhone they would still need your passcode to unlock any folders or files protected by data protection. unfortunately, that protection is extremely limited today. Only mail, attachments, profile passwords like active-sync IDs, and apps that ask for data protection through the API have it.
-Clever new spear phishing attack using google alerts was disclosed. this is an APT type attack where you are targeting a person or entity. It works very simply. Many executives, their staff or their marketing department use the Google alerts service to track any and all new web postings that match stuff about them or their company. Basically, it is a tool so folks can be alerted when others are talking about them in articles, blogs, etc. the idea of the spear phish is to setup a drive by download infected website and post an article about the target person or entity on your website. the person will receive a google alert message with your website link in it. the user clicks on the link to see what new press they have received on the web. the malware infected site then compromises their browser and PC. Voila, you now have a foothold into your targets internal network.
You can find the archives of the talks given this year about 6 months from now at https://blackhat.com/html/archives.html
Until then you will have to try and track down the research using google. sorry I can’t provide you more than that. But I can answer any questions you might have if you post them here.
The opinions and information presented here are my PERSONAL views and not those of my employer. I am in no way an official spokesperson for my employer.
More from Jamey Heary: * Credit Card Skimming: How thieves can steal your card info without you knowing it * Google Nexus One vs. Top 10 Phone Security Requirements* Why you should always shred your boarding pass* Video rental records are afforded more privacy protections than your online data* The truth about new SSL attacks* 2009 Top Urban Legends in IT Security/a>
Go to Jamey’s Blog for more articles on security.
What are some of the best cheap wireless internet routers for a mac?
698 days
i want one so i can play my ds wifi
wireless routers aren't specific to an OS and will work with a mac or pc. so buy the cheapest router you can find.
Belkin Wireless Routers – Wireless Internet Solutions
779 days
by TwiddleGeek
in belkin
The Belkin N+, one of the Belkin wireless routers available, recently took the CNET Editor’s Choice award. The device earned a 4-star rating. Wireless internet routers are quickly becoming a common addition to home networks across the country. for about $100, the Belkin N+ is easily the best choice of the Belkin wireless routers to give you the wireless range, data transfer speed, and high-throughput that a high grade router should.
If you use the Belkin wireless routers setup guide that is provided via CD, you can have your Belkin N+ up and running in just 5 minutes. As with all wireless internet routers, it is best to place the router in a central location within your home or office. If you’d like to customize the configuration and settings, the online firmware interface is straightforward to use. from the interface, you can modify firewall settings and change the default data handling protocols. there are also tools available to monitor your daily data transfer.
Belkin wireless routers use dual antennas and operate in a vertical position for optimum signal strength. The cable ports and LED indicator lights are all clearly labeled for easy setup and troubleshooting.
The Belkin N+ has a convenient Storage Manager feature, allowing you to connect an external hard drive via USB that can be accessed by any computer on your network. this is ideal for file sharing and transferring at high speeds and without the need for a hardwired connection. do you need to compile digital pictures stored on different computers? No problem. Simply plug a thumb drive into the Belkin N+ and drag and drop all the photos you want onto it.
Another useful feature offered with the Belkin N+ as well as other Belkin wireless routers is the Broadband Download Speedometer. a line of blue LED lights on the front of the router indicate how fast the current download speed of your network is, compared to the fastest recorded download speed since the device’s installation. this is a great way to monitor performance, identify periods throughout the day that see the highest traffic, and also to optimize your Internet usage.
Finally, Belkin wireless routers utilize IP address reserving, which assigns your computer network a fixed IP address. this simplifies FTP data transfers, firewall setup, and parental controls that block specified Internet content.
The Belkin N+ is the most impressive of the Belkin wireless routers in terms of range and data throughput. The wireless signal can be picked up by laptop computers more than 400 feet away from the router, ensuring great coverage from any room in your house. The recorded download speeds averaged around 80 Mbps, regardless of the nature of the data being transferred or the distance over which it had to travel wirelessly.
Belkin wireless routers offer great quality, ease of use and outstanding performance. Belkin also offers very affordable products. consider the Belkin N+ if you are in the market for a wireless internet router solution for your home.
Three Great Netgear Wireless Routers Choices
784 days
Netgear wireless routers set the standard when it comes to producing affordable wireless internet routers that combine current technology with a sleek and modern design. Netgear wireless routers stand out from the competition due to their compact size and almost futuristic aesthetic. Shop the line of Netgear wireless routers today to find the perfect new accessory for you home office.
Netgear WGR614 Wireless-G Router
Of all the routers available, the WGR614 Wireless-G is the most basic. The device is roughly the size of a paperback novel and will support data transfer speeds up to 54 Mbps. The slim white casing with a light brushed aluminum frame stands upright to resemble a hand-held phone or walkie-talkie. The device can also be mounted horizontally if preferred. A small yet powerful antenna rebroadcasts your Internet signal wirelessly throughout your home, allowing multiple users to utilize a single Internet connection. This is a great option for the casual web browser.
Installation of the Wireless-G or any of the Netgear wireless routers is trivial. A CD is included with the router and will guide you step-by-step as you make the necessary cable connections. The router will automatically configure your Internet connection by retrieving your DNS settings and IP address from your Internet service provider. with upgradable firmware, you can be confident that the Wireless-G Router will deliver impeccable performance for years to come.
Netgear WG602 54 Mbps 802.11g Wireless Access Point
One of the most rugged options in this line of routers is the WG602 Wireless Access Point. The smooth metal casing features curved edges with a simple fan exhaust grating built into the inside lip on the top of the device to keep the electronics cool. The plastic stand lets you position or mount the device in a manner that is convenient for your style and office space. This is a great product to optimize the wireless coverage in all areas of your home.
Like the Wireless-G Router, the Wireless Access Point supports speeds up to 54 Mbps, which is consistent with broadband Internet connections. The firmware is compatible with older computers as well, even if they still use the 802.11b protocol – any necessary adjustments will configure automatically, so all you have to do is add the computer to the network and let and let the most widely-applicable of the Netgear routers do the rest.
Netgear DGND3300 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router with Built-in DSL Modem
For active online gamers or individuals who stream live video regularly, this model of Netgear wireless routers offers a high-speed alternative to the Wireless-G device. A DSL modem is paired with the dual band router to generate a reliable internet connection that is up to 15 times faster than the other two Netgear wireless routers. This device uses multiple communication channels to eliminate interference with other electronics in your home.
These are three of the great Netgear wireless routers available to you. If you are a casual user working in a Wi-Fi environment or need a lot of bandwidth, the one of the Netgear wireless routers is the perfect match for you.
Cheap Wireless Router
786 days
A cheap wireless router these days will be one of the older generation 802.11 b or 802.11 g. however, thetraffic on the frequency, 2.4 GHz, used by these cheap wireless routers is heavily congested, especially in cities,so it is better to go for a new 802.11 n series, if you can stretch to it. The 802.11 n is also six times fasterthan a cheap wireless router.
There are hundreds of routers out there and many a cheap wireless router as well. however, bewary of buying a very cheap wireless router, because you may be disappointed with its performance. The differencein price between a cheap wireless router and a good wireless router is not that much, but the difference in qualitycan be huge.
This is especially true if you want to use your cheap wireless router for streaming films, watching TV orplaying games. The old 802.11 b or g technology is usually too slow for modern applications like films andgames.
The latest in the family of 802.11 is the 802.11 n, which can run at 300 MHz instead of the old standard of 54MHz, which means an increase of about 600%. Not only that, but the old 802.11 b/g protocols work on the 2.4 GHzfrequency, which can be a bit crowded these days.
The new standard works on 5 GHz, which is not crowded and is faster, though you will probably not experiencedouble the speed. they also incorporate a QoS technology (Quality of Service) called StreamEngine from Ubicom whichallows packet (data) prioritization. This also has the effect of speeding up the delivery of the data.
You can probably get away with using a cheap wireless router with 802.11 b/g if you are not planning to play thelatest and fastest games. you certainly do not need a fast wireless router just for surfing the Internet.
However, if your laptop has an 802.11 n wireless modem, then you really should keep up with modern technologyand get a wireless router that is capable of taking full advantage of 802.11 n, because they provide much morestable connections over a longer distance and at greater speeds as well.
Should you go for a cheap wireless modem or not? Well, the quick answer is no, but really it depends what youmean. get a good wireless modem for as little as possible by all means, but it really is not worth buying oldtechnology that you know has been superseded just because it is cheap. soon all laptops will be 802.11 n enabledand then you will be losing out with your old router.
A good connection is what makes the Internet fun or a real drag, so if you want more chance of keeping theInternet fun, do not buy a cheap wireless router, it would be better to wait and save up. do not be tempted bymerchants selling off old stocks of cheap wireless router devices and read about what your laptop (or computer) cantake advantage of before you buy anything too advanced.
Whats the best Wireless Router for a 60mbps downstream + 6mbps upstream connection for max speed on Docsis 3.0 modem? – Super User
796 days
Hi there power users. I am hoping someone here can provide some advice for me on this question to ensure I don’t have to go through a trial and error phase finding the best solution.
Here is the deal… I recently upgraded my internet access here at my house to the new COX Ultimate plan which is giving me 50-60mbps down and 6-8mbps upstream. I am actually very happy with these speeds and they seem to be consistent at least here in San Diego County.
The problem is that I am only getting these speeds if I am directly connected to the COX Modem and when I connect my wireless router and connect from my laptop wirelessly these speeds drop to about 20-30mbps down and 3-5mbps upstream.
Currently I have a Linksys WRT54G wireless router which is running the latest DD-WRT firmware.
Additionally I have another one of these routers setup in my room and acting as a wireless bridge which essentially is providing a direct Ethernet connection to my media center PC, slingbox hd, my cell phone network extender, and my 6 Line VOIP/Video phone.
What I am looking for is a way to get the best possible wireless internet connection out of my situation. I believe this means that I probably need to upgrade my wireless router connected to the COX Modem.
My questions are:
- What Wireless Router should provide the fastest wireless connection while providing the best range when connected directly to a DOCSIS 3 modem ?
- If I wanted to stick with setting up a repeater bridge like I have right now what wireless router should I get to act as this device which also works well with the main link?
- Is it possibly better for me to get a Powerline Networking Kit to replace my repeater bridge internet link and just use the repeater bridge as a hub? I don’t have any experience with these Powerline devices but have heard they have gotten a whole lot better in the past few years (going up to 400mbps+)
- Should I stick with the default firmware for the router or upgrade it to a DD-WRT or Tomato? What is best here?
- Should I upgrade any of the hardware like antennas to ensure I get the maximum range out of the device or can I use some type of extender which won’t decrease my signal strength/latency significantly?
Any/all advice or suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated! especially if you have first hand experience with specific model numbers!