QUOTE(XeactorZ @ Nov 8 2013, 05:05 PM)
just got a called from tm staff
temporary solution for frequent disconnection my computer
my case is firmware version 1.06 TM, router is L7
solution is login router > go wireless setting > manual > untick enable auto channel scan > change wireless channel to ..... CH 13 for windows 7, CH 6 for windows xp, vista forget
As far as i know, there is no such thing as 'best channel for this OS'
There are some routers which cannot run well on certain channels due to software or hardware designs. Example, my DIR-615-C2 has slightly weaker transmit power on channel 1 for some reason.
But this is whats real, taken from my previous postings:
Assuming the real cause of your problem is interference and poor config.
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http://www.metageek.net/products/inssider/Download inssider n scan your surrounding wifi channels.
It's available on PC and Android.
If you have a laptop or android device, when using the app/software try to move around to the spots you use wifi in your location. Eg. Sofa, bed, work table.
At those locations take note which channel are free from overlap. Sometimes it's better to be on the same channel as another weak AP, than on a free channel in between other strong APs as it causes non-cooperative interference.
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Why Auto-Scan doesnt work like it should most of the time? Because it's scanning from router position! Wireless is a two-way communication. Your device must be able to 'hear' the router. Equally, the router must be able to 'hear' your device. The router does it pretty well usually, it has a number of protection mechanisms for itself, which works best at it's fixed location. But devices, with it's power saving chips and smaller antennas may not do it as well.
General rule:
- Basically, the channel you select must
try not to overlap / cross into another channel.
- Being on the same channel as a strong AP is better than overlapping between strong APs.
- However, if it's crowded and you must overlap. Try overlapping between weak APs.
- If there is a channel free from any form of overlap, that is the best channel to use.
After doing that, one really good way to test a channel is to ping your router address after selecting your channel.
Wireless performance varies and weak performance will easily be shown by ping times.
You must close inssider program when doing ping as inssider can cause high latency when it's open.
Then open command prompt ('cmd' at start menu search)
Type ping <192.168.x.x> -n 25
where x is your router address, same address you use for router login from browser.
Under really good conditions it should be constantly <1ms or not more than 3-5ms from my experience.
Choose the channel that gives you the lowest yet consistent ping
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If you have no wireless b & g devices, set your router to run wireless N mode only.
If you can run wireless N only, experiment with 40mhz setting on/off and and wmm on/off, see which gives you better performance.
Also remember to set wireless security to wpa2-psk only and AES cipher only. It's best for performance, reliability and security.
If you really want the best performance and stability you must read this:
http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Advan...reless_settingshttp://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Wirel...N_ConfigurationThe concept of these recommendations applies to most if not all routers
Router antenna position is important too. If i've not mistaken L7 uses a 5dBi or 7dBi antenna.
Generally, if you plan to focus the signal on the same floor, put the antennas vertical. If focusing upstairs, horizontal, the output pattern of antennas are in general something like this:
Sometimes the problem may be your laptop/pc wireless adapter itself or it's drivers.
Lastly with all that knowledge, if it doesnt work out or too much to handle... might wanna get rid of TM's crap and get something real.
Nov 5 2013, 06:43 PM
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