Computer Router

[BoredSysAdmin]

speaking of dual band routers:
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/guides/2011/06/ask-ars-why-do-wireless-routers-still-cost-so-much.ars?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss

 

[krzywica]

Let me also ask where do I look to see what frequency a wireless device is using.

Depending on the device....if its a Windows device it will show you the connection speed, channel, frequency, ect in the connection properties of whatever wireless client you are running on the machine. It varies depending on what WIFI hardware is built into the machine and if you are using Windows to manage your WIFI connections or a 3rd party utility from the hardware manufacturer of the WIFI device. For me the easiest way to get an "at a glance" view of the connected clients and their speeds is by looking at the web interface of the router itself.

 

[highfigh]

Again, many thanks to all of you. I need some Tylenol right now, head is spinning




Let me also ask where do I look to see what frequency a wireless device is using.

Use this link and download Inssider. It tells you the signal strength, channel, security type, etc.
http://www.metageek.net/

 

[krzywica]

Use this link and download Inssider. It tells you the signal strength, channel, security type, etc.
http://www.metageek.net/

Yup thats a nice app....even nicer to have is a smart phone with WIFI Analyzer installed.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Yup thats a nice app....even nicer to have is a smart phone with WIFI Analyzer installed.

+1 , One big CON thou - it made me feel bad about none of my wireless stuff supports 2.4ghz channels past the 12th

I guess I need to go to 5ghz

 

[mtrycrafts]

Use this link and download Inssider. It tells you the signal strength, channel, security type, etc.
http://www.metageek.net/

Great, thanks.