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| Registered: March 14, 2007 | Reputation:  |  Posts: 4,245 |
| | Posted: | | | | Hope that you can help.
I live in a home that has a network. Last Monday at least two of the rooms couldn't get online and I noticed the icon in the taskbar said that I had little or no connectivity.
Today I tried an experiment.
I took my computer out of my room and hooked it directly into the router and now I can get online again.
So now I know it's not my computer. So what could be the problem?
The cable or the wall jack in my room or something else?
Thanks for any help. |
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 | Dan W | | Registered: May 9, 2002 |
| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Posts: 980 |
| | Posted: | | | | The signal in the network line is too weak to make a connection or your network cable is broken at some point Put that cable on a different port in the router first to see if that solves your problem. Second, try replacing the network cable. If that doesn't work then you probably have too weak of a signal going to that run. | | | | Dan |
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| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Posts: 2,694 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting Dan W: Quote:
The signal in the network line is too weak to make a connection or your network cable is broken at some point Put that cable on a different port in the router first to see if that solves your problem. Second, try replacing the network cable. If that doesn't work then you probably have too weak of a signal going to that run. What Dan said, plus. Make sure you haven't exceeded the distance limit between connections. Now would also be a good time to upgrade to Gigabit level if you are still running 10/100BaseT. Run new Cat 6 cable, and upgrade your NIC cards to Gig level. You'll be glad you did. | | | John
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| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Posts: 21,610 |
| | Posted: | | | | Or go Wi-Fi, probably the easiest answer.
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| Registered: March 14, 2007 | Reputation:  |  Posts: 820 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting CubbyUps: Quote:
Hope that you can help.
I live in a home that has a network. Last Monday at least two of the rooms couldn't get online and I noticed the icon in the taskbar said that I had little or no connectivity.
Today I tried an experiment.
I took my computer out of my room and hooked it directly into the router and now I can get online again.
So now I know it's not my computer. So what could be the problem?
The cable or the wall jack in my room or something else?
Thanks for any help. Reboot your router then reboot each PC. If you still have the problem after that, post back here but I suspect that your problem will be gone. As a rule of thumb, cabling is good for runs of up to 90 metres so unless you live in a Bill Gates sized mansion, you probably haven't exceeded any distance limitations. | | | | Last edited: by Telecine |
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| Blade | | Registered: Oct 16, 2005 |
| Registered: March 13, 2007 |  Posts: 72 |
| | Posted: | | | | Edited - Sorry... didn't read all the post and thougt the network was wi-fi! | | | Gavin.
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| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Posts: 4,596 |
| | Posted: | | | | I love my wifi...can post with my PDA while sitting on the can  | | | | My WebGenDVD online Collection |
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| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Posts: 1,136 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting 8ballMax: Quote:
I love my wifi...can post with my PDA while sitting on the can Too much info man  | | | Signature? We don't need no stinking... hang on, this has been done... blast [oooh now in Widescreen]
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| Registered: March 14, 2007 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 4,245 |
| | Posted: | | | | I think I found the problem.
I again tried connecting directly to the router, this time with my own cable, t worked. I also tried the 2 cables that are already connected to the jack by the router and I can get online when I try switching those 2 cables.
So I have eliminated, my computer, the router, the cables. So I am sure it must be one of the two jacks, either the one the router connects into, or the one in my room.
I noticed that the jack near the router is loose, so I think it could be that one. |
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| JonM | | Registered 28 Dec 2000 |
| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Posts: 343 |
| | Posted: | | | | Have you made the connections yourself? Cut them off and redo them if you have.
Also, RJ45 connectors can sometimes be a bit flaky if they are not tight. Gently sprain the clip by bending it outwards, almost at a right angle to the connector. Then push it back into the socket. It should be difficult to do so now and when it does engage you'll hear a really satisfying "ping"! | | | Jon
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| Registered: May 16, 2007 | | Posts: 154 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting CubbyUps: Quote:
Hope that you can help.
I live in a home that has a network. Last Monday at least two of the rooms couldn't get online and I noticed the icon in the taskbar said that I had little or no connectivity.
Today I tried an experiment.
I took my computer out of my room and hooked it directly into the router and now I can get online again.
So now I know it's not my computer. So what could be the problem?
The cable or the wall jack in my room or something else?
Thanks for any help. Sniff your router. Smell burnt? Buy another. | | | | Attracted to "svelte buoyant waterfowl". |
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| Registered: May 19, 2007 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 5,918 |
| | Posted: | | | | WiFi is good unless you plan on pushing a lot of data over your network such as watching video. Wired LAN is still best for that. Gigabit LAN is even better.
I installed a Gigabit LAN and a WiFi at my house. It is recommended that you don't exceed 100' though keeping it under 50' for Gigabit LANs is recommended by some.
Things to keep in mind with WiFi's is that walls and the like will cut down on your signal range. |
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| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Posts: 4,596 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting Dr. Killpatient: Quote:
Things to keep in mind with WiFi's is that walls and the like will cut down on your signal range. I have line-of-sight from my WiFi router to the can...so I'm good . | | | | My WebGenDVD online Collection |
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| Blade | | Registered: Oct 16, 2005 |
| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Posts: 72 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting 8ballMax: Quote:
I have line-of-sight from my WiFi router to the can...so I'm good Awww man!! Do you not even shut the door?  | | | Gavin.
"He looked bigger when I couldn't see him!": Jayne Cobb, Firefly
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| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Posts: 4,596 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting Blade: Quote:
Quoting 8ballMax:Quote:
I have line-of-sight from my WiFi router to the can...so I'm good
Awww man!! Do you not even shut the door? Why? I'm a bachelor  . | | | | My WebGenDVD online Collection |
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