The router gets pretty damn hot which might be causing slow speeds with my e353. I consistently get 1Mbps extra if used directly with my pc.

I'll try orienting the router vertically to see if it helps with the temperatures....if not, I may get a router cooler @ http://www.evercool.com.tw/categories/glob...01/dr_cool.html

I've done some *unscientific* tests a while back and found that heat does affect performance.

I used to place the modem horizontally (as per default) and it gets very hot. Now I place it vertically and the heat was significantly reduced which lead to getting about 1mbps higher than usual

3G Modem to Router & Wired to PC

This is definitely not a Maxis thread. See the title

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Just bought another unit

I'm experiencing the "limited connectivity" problem when using bgn or n only. I can connect via wireless for about 5-10 minutes, after that, I get "limited connectivity". This happens for both my laptop and smartphone.

I've switched the router to use "g" only and everything works just fine.

Yup, this works

Tried this but not working for me. My Nexus can't even see the SSID with channel 14

Just flashed OpenWRT

No more waiting 1~2+ mins to detect the e353 modem

Thanks for the GUIDES

Now with OpenWRT, I can also use Tunlr.net with the DNSMasq (DNS Forwarding) function so I can stream video or audio from U.S.-based on-demand Internet streaming media providers

Stock firmware can be good but its limited. The manufacturers decide the price point based on what router you buy and a lot of them have the same hardware but they'll limit them via the firmware. Cheaper router, crappier firmware.

Third party firmware such as OpenWRT or DD-WRT unlocks the full potential of a router by utilizing every aspect of the hardware capabilities.

The first time I thought of flashing to another firmware is when I wanted to stream US Only content easier using DNS Forwarding. Without DNSMasq, I would have to change my DNS every time I wanted to stream the content

Tried DDWRT but at that time, it wasn't really working with e353...or maybe I was just too lazy to troubleshoot

Assuming you're using OpenWRT like in the #1 post,

1) Login to 192.168.1.1
2) Go to Network > DHCP & DNS > DNS Forwardings
3)
4) Save & Apply
5) Reboot router
6) Check status @ http://tunlr.net/status/ (make sure you added /tunlr.net/184.82.222.5 @ Step #3)
Source: Tunlr Forums

EDIT:
With DNSMasq, dns queries to the specified domains will go through Tunlr. All other non-specified domains will go through your default dns service.

This post has been edited by ibnuasad: Nov 12 2012, 03:28 AM

Enjoy



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Signal Strength
Without panel antenna
Signal Quality: 18,99

WITH panel antenna
Signal Quality: 29,99



This post has been edited by ibnuasad: Nov 12 2012, 01:53 PM

Refer here: How to hard reset TP-LINK products to factory default settings (Wireless Router)


Hehe

If only connected via Lan Cable, disable wifi should be ok already unless somone else has physical access to the router.

If you're also using the WiFi, make sure it's password protected with at least WPA2-PSK.

For tighter Wifi security, enable Mac Address filtering


Chrome FTW

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Added on November 13, 2012, 5:11 pmBtw, I just use the LastPass extension and set it to AutoLogin

This post has been edited by ibnuasad: Nov 13 2012, 05:11 PM

Both. Can also use with IE

Just finished flashing OpenWRT to the other mr3420 v1.3

Will probably get another smaller 3020 or 3220 as a print server soon

Catching up with some old shows @ Hulu