Recent content by ElectricPotato

I should have checked back in again. All of a sudden my router started having similar issues again. Everything was working fine, then all of my wireless devices would lose connectivity. The 2.4GHz network showed up but I just couldn't connect to it. I went to the web GUI and it said that...

Back to normal behavior. I can now sit outside with my laptop and not suffer any disconnects.

Thanks - Still working well. I'm about to take the laptop outside to the porch and test the range. I don't suppose there is a guide online somewhere for configuring the router for best results? For example - for my 2.4GHz network, should I change b/g Protection, Channel bandwidth? Should I...

Unfortunately, I don't remember what version it was but, I may have found a trick that works. I was still getting disconnects from my laptop, even with it sitting 3 feet away from the router, as it is right now. I'm no expert in wireless networking so maybe this makes no sense, but I started...

Still having a lot of trouble with the router. It seems my range has decreased significantly. Like I said in my OP, I've NEVER had an issue with range. I've always been able to sit out on my deck with my laptop and work with never losing my connection. Now, my VPN is up and down constantly...

Okay, done. So far, so good. I'll give it a try a little later and see if the rang has returned to normal but so far it all looks good. Thanks again!

Thanks! I'll give it a shot.

Last week I checked my router for a firmware update. There was one - I don't recall which one, but I installed it. Afterwards I immediately noticed quirky behavior. The wireless signal seemed weaker than before, I couldn't stay connected to devices at the other end of the house like I could...

I know this article is very old now but I came across it googling for PlayOn reviews, to see if it was just me... I recently bought the full package - lifetime PlayOn, PlayLater plus the HD add-on. PlayOn is still a great idea wrapped in a poor product. PlayLater rarely records without errors...