stupid networking question

[WVUFAN]

I've had it with the wireless connection. I'm not getting a strong enough connection, and it's still randomly disconnecting for no reason, even after I completely replaced the router and the USB adapters. So now I'm gonna try connecting directly to the router instead of a wireless connection.

I need around 100 or so feet of ethernet connection cord so I can connect my computer directly to the router -- My bedroom is upstairs, the router and cable connection is in my den downstairs (my townhouse has three floors -- I would need enough wire to take it down two flights of stairs).

I'm a complete amateur at this, so I don't know what KIND of cord to buy. I found this site online:

http://www.pcmicrostore.com/PartDetail.aspx?q=p:10502849

Is this what I would need, or am I completely off base?

[DaddyTorgo]

correct

[WVUFAN]

Thanks very much!

[DaddyTorgo]

that seems like a lot of hassle to go to though, no?

make sure you get some like...baseboard-clamps or something like that too WVU, so the cable isn't flopping all around. baseboard clamps or whatever are nice cuz it keeps it more...out of sight and out from underfoot

[hoosierdude]

You might want to check to see if you have a heat problem inside your PC, my son was having issues and we replaced a router, thinking that would solve the issue, but the inside temp on his PC was really hot, causing the wireless network card, and his video card to act weird.

I am not saying this is the issue, but you might want to check if you have a monster video card, it could be causing the issue.

[GoldenEagle]

Yea, you should be able to get that wireless to work. You may need to buy an access point or something like that.

[stevew]

I've had it with the wireless connection. I'm not getting a strong enough connection, and it's still randomly disconnecting for no reason, even after I completely replaced the router and the USB adapters. So now I'm gonna try connecting directly to the router instead of a wireless connection.

I need around 100 or so feet of ethernet connection cord so I can connect my computer directly to the router -- My bedroom is upstairs, the router and cable connection is in my den downstairs (my townhouse has three floors -- I would need enough wire to take it down two flights of stairs).

I'm a complete amateur at this, so I don't know what KIND of cord to buy. I found this site online:

http://www.pcmicrostore.com/PartDetail.aspx?q=p:10502849
Is this what I would need, or am I completely off base?
Can't you just hook the DSL/Cable Modem into a jack/Cable Line on the floor you are on, instead of breaking out a million dollars worth of cable? I'd suggest getting one of those access points that increase the signal strength. And if you have any motorola wireless parts, throw those in the trash, as the ones I had were garbage, and most likely so are yours.

[WVUFAN]

Thanks for the help, guys.

Here's the problem I'm having with the wireless connection:

I set up the wireless router downstairs (it would cost me a significant amount of money to put the primary cable into my bedroom upstairs -- the townhouse was evidently built that way -- the cable company quoted me 175 bucks to install a "primary cable outlet" in my bedroom so I could put the cable modum up there) ... I'm digressing. :-)

So I set up the wireless router downstairs, a brand new Linksys router, and I'm using WEP for security. I get the key, input it in the connection on my system, and it works PERFECTLY for about 2 months. I never get disconnected, I never have an issue. Until recently.

Now, I get disconnected while I'm playing the beta of Lord of the Rings Online, and I go to reconnect, and it stalls on "renewing my IP" it just sits there for hours. After 4 hours of that, it connects, but I get a message of "Little or No connectivity". I contact Linksys, but they're no help, and I'm not familiar enough with how wireless networks work to really do much.

So I figure directly connecting it would simplify matters. Suggestions?

[GoldenEagle]

There is so much stuff that can interfere with a wireless network, it is not even funny. Is it wireless G? Did you recently get a new cordless phone or microwave? Also, it could be something one of your neighbors has done, since I am assuming you share the same walls.

[WVUFAN]

Yeah, it's a wireless G router.

My neighbors both have wireless setups themselves, as I can see their network setups on the list of available networks when I login.

[DaddyTorgo]

are you set to a different channel than their networks? that could very well be the problem...

[DanGarion]

So you have no cable lines anywhere in the house but the bottom floor?

[kcchief19]

Are you certain that it's the wireless card having the problem and not the cable modem? My cable modem freaks out all the time and I have to reset it -- usually a few times a month, but when it's really temperamental it'll be a every day.

[DanGarion]

Are you certain that it's the wireless card having the problem and not the cable modem? My cable modem freaks out all the time and I have to reset it -- usually a few times a month, but when it's really temperamental it'll be a every day.
If he has a router and his computer is having issues getting an IP and connecting to the router, then it's not the cable modem.

[WVUFAN]

So you have no cable lines anywhere in the house but the bottom floor?

No, I have cable going into both bedrooms upstairs, one going into the living room and one downstairs. The cable company told me when installing the cable line that in order to put a cable modem upstairs as well as downstairs they would have to run more line, which would be more expensive. My roommate has her computer attached directly to the router downstairs.

[KevinNU7]

Why would you go down the stairs with the cord when you could go through the floors/ceiling?

[DanGarion]

No, I have cable going into both bedrooms upstairs, one going into the living room and one downstairs. The cable company told me when installing the cable line that in order to put a cable modem upstairs as well as downstairs they would have to run more line, which would be more expensive. My roommate has her computer attached directly to the router downstairs.

Why not install the modem in the middle floor? Although this sounds like it's another issue, have you tried moving the modem into another room and then hooking up your wireless router and seeing if there is a change?

[WVUFAN]

Why would you go down the stairs with the cord when you could go through the floors/ceiling?

That's what I'm going to do. I was using the stairs to describe the total distance. Probably should be clearer about that. :-)