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This is my first post. Sorry for the detail, just trying to give a complete picure.
I have the following:
- LinkSys Cable Modem BEFCMU10, Firmware 1.1.2.0.3
- LinkSys Wireless-G Router WRT54GS, Firmware 2.07.1
- LinkSys Wireless-G USB Adapter WUSB54G
I also have a HP psc 2510 wireless printer and have Norton Internet Security.
The installation went smooth with everything; Cable Modem, Router, 1 desktop hardwired into Router, 4 desktops with wireless adapters, 1 HP psc 2510 wireless printer and each computer has Norton Internet Security 2005. The desktops are Windows XP Professional with SP-2.
I have done the following for WRT54GS Router security:
- Changed the Router default password
- Changed the default SSID name
- Set DHCP from default (I think it was 50) to 5. I have 5 desktops, printer is static IP
- Enabled Wireless MAC Filter “Permit Only” my MAC addresses
- Set WEP to 64 Bit
- The Router is set to “Mixed Mode”, not G. The HP psc 2510 will not run G-Mode
- On the desktops, I set WEP 64 Bit 10 hex:
Preferred Networks
Properties
Wireless Network Key
Network Authentication: Open
Data Encryption: WEP
Entered the Network Key
Unchecked “The key is provided for me automatically”
Finally, my 2 questions:
- When I set WEP to 128 Bit 26 Hex, there is a considerable slowness, any way to increase the speed with 128?
- When I disable SSID, my farthest wireless desktop, 52’ feet away can’t connect, I tried the LinkSys Wireless-G Range Expander WRE54G, but, this will not use WEP. Other than moving the desktop closer or hardwiring down the hall, any ways to disable SSID and have this connect?
I called LinkSys and HP about the 128 slowness, HP was not able to help, LinkSys said they have seen this before with Wireless Network Mode "Mixed". Sorry, I did not mention this before. The HP psc 2510 will not run "G Only" Mode, I had to set the Router to Mixed, but, that has to be a LinkSys thing with LinkSys 128 Slower in Mixed Mode.
Thanks
I have the following:
- LinkSys Cable Modem BEFCMU10, Firmware 1.1.2.0.3
- LinkSys Wireless-G Router WRT54GS, Firmware 2.07.1
- LinkSys Wireless-G USB Adapter WUSB54G
I also have a HP psc 2510 wireless printer and have Norton Internet Security.
The installation went smooth with everything; Cable Modem, Router, 1 desktop hardwired into Router, 4 desktops with wireless adapters, 1 HP psc 2510 wireless printer and each computer has Norton Internet Security 2005. The desktops are Windows XP Professional with SP-2.
I have done the following for WRT54GS Router security:
- Changed the Router default password
- Changed the default SSID name
- Set DHCP from default (I think it was 50) to 5. I have 5 desktops, printer is static IP
- Enabled Wireless MAC Filter “Permit Only” my MAC addresses
- Set WEP to 64 Bit
- The Router is set to “Mixed Mode”, not G. The HP psc 2510 will not run G-Mode
- On the desktops, I set WEP 64 Bit 10 hex:
Preferred Networks
Properties
Wireless Network Key
Network Authentication: Open
Data Encryption: WEP
Entered the Network Key
Unchecked “The key is provided for me automatically”
Finally, my 2 questions:
- When I set WEP to 128 Bit 26 Hex, there is a considerable slowness, any way to increase the speed with 128?
- When I disable SSID, my farthest wireless desktop, 52’ feet away can’t connect, I tried the LinkSys Wireless-G Range Expander WRE54G, but, this will not use WEP. Other than moving the desktop closer or hardwiring down the hall, any ways to disable SSID and have this connect?
I called LinkSys and HP about the 128 slowness, HP was not able to help, LinkSys said they have seen this before with Wireless Network Mode "Mixed". Sorry, I did not mention this before. The HP psc 2510 will not run "G Only" Mode, I had to set the Router to Mixed, but, that has to be a LinkSys thing with LinkSys 128 Slower in Mixed Mode.
Thanks