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Hey hivemind -- ever since we moved into our new place, the wireless network has been all wonky (randomly disappearing for a few minutes and then coming back with no explanation). I'm pretty sure it's our wireless, and not the cable internet, because there are WAY more competing wireless networks in this area than our old place.
So my question is, would upgrading our router to 802.11g possibly make a difference? (We're on b now.) And even if it wouldn't, doesn't this sound like a great excuse for a new router anyway?
It's my understanding that upgrading to g mostly gets you more range. If the problem is competing networks, I'd think messing with the channels would be the way to fix it. But my understanding is extremely shallow, so, liberal serving of salt with that.
I\'ve had a problem like that in the past, Jessica. I kept having to reboot the router. Buying a new router solved the problem. Plus, routers aren\'t very expensive. Be sure to check dealnews.com.
Buying a new router solved the problem. Plus, routers aren't very expensive. Be sure to check dealnews.com
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That's funny, because we used to have that problem, but procrastinated and never bought a new router. Then when we moved, it cleared up. I don't have any idea why, because we were so far out in the middle of frakking nowhere. I guess maybe we were getting interference from the giant towers on the sacred mesa near us.
What are some good PaYG companies? I think tommyrot uses Virgin and is happy with it, yes? Anyone else have suggestions
I use Virgin's PaYG and I've been happy with it. If you sign up for automatic top-offs the minimum is just $60 a year. But I only use a cell phone a few times a month. If you talk even an hour a week the contract plans start to look better.
Must\'ve been those energy vortexes, Liese.
You\'re welcome, Jessica. I like to keep my asking/answering karma balanced.
The worst thing about them is their whole marketing scheme is geared to trendy people in their teens and 20s.
Yes, the "hipper-than-thou" Website is very tiresome. They should have an icon at the bottom where you can choose the normal or the supercool version of the site, kind of like choosing English or Spanish.
Anyone got a brand rec for a new wireless router, then? Our current one's a Linksys.
I\'ve used Linksys and D-link and been happy with both. I just go with what\'s on sale.
