Tech Question

JoeRedskin · 04-25-2015, 06:18 PM

I want to get a wifi booster for my house as the router in an isolated corner in the front of the house, in the basement (where the home office is), we have a bunch of dead spots on the second floor and the kitchen at the back of the house.

There are several products out there and I am just wondering if anyone has any experience with wifi boosters and/or any recommendations. Thanks.

CRedskinsRule · 04-25-2015, 10:12 PM

It is best if you use the same brand as your router. I know a guy who has one(Linksys) that he could probably give you.

Sent from my S6 Edge

That Guy · 04-26-2015, 02:05 AM

you can also get aftermarket directional antennas depending on the router you have. wifi stuff tends to ship with omni-directional antennas, so a lot of energy is wasted shooting signal into the ground or into your sideyard or whatnot.

an access point is a little more straightfoward, just check reviews before buying (from newegg.com or amazon or where ever).

Giantone · 07-31-2015, 05:45 PM

New Question , I downloaded my new Windows 10 ,everything went great but now I have no sound from my speakers at all ,can anyone help ???Thanks.

That Guy · 07-31-2015, 08:11 PM

go to windows update, see if they have new drivers. check the audio control panel (right click on the speaker icon in the lower right), check volumes and check playback devices to make sure it's not routed to your digital output or something, go to speaker config and make sure it's setup correctly (some audio drivers/cards can switch the mic/line in and stereo out into 5.1 outputs, which might be an issue, but i doubt it).

as usual, google is your friend (more/different fixes):
Here’s how to fix sound drivers issues on Windows 10 Build 10130

No Sound after Build 10049 Update - Windows 10 Forums

it's not just you.

Giantone · 08-03-2015, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by That Guy

go to windows update, see if they have new drivers. check the audio control panel (right click on the speaker icon in the lower right), check volumes and check playback devices to make sure it's not routed to your digital output or something, go to speaker config and make sure it's setup correctly (some audio drivers/cards can switch the mic/line in and stereo out into 5.1 outputs, which might be an issue, but i doubt it).

as usual, google is your friend (more/different fixes):
Here’s how to fix sound drivers issues on Windows 10 Build 10130

No Sound after Build 10049 Update - Windows 10 Forums

it's not just you.

Thank You very much .Thing is it didn't work so I kept messing with it and finally went into the new downloaded programs and Windows 10 downloads a separate HD sound program for the upgrade ,I don't have HD sound ,once I removed just that program it worked great . Again Thanks for the help .

TheMalcolmConnection · 08-03-2015, 11:53 AM

We have a ton of success with these: http://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-LOCOM...=wifi+repeater

We have them shooting a signal from one building to another and basically you get a medium to strong signal about 50 yards away going through trees/walls/etc.

RobH4413 · 08-03-2015, 01:20 PM

Little note for you folks, sometimes if your wi-fi signal is garbage or your connection drops off; It's a much easier fix to just update your router firmware.

Google the model number of your device and follow the instructions.

My wifi use to suck and kept having to be rebooted because the connections would drop. Updated the firmware and it literally fixed the issue. Works great now.

How's everyone liking Windows 10? I've heard nothing but great reviews so far.

HailGreen28 · 08-05-2015, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobH4413

Little note for you folks, sometimes if your wi-fi signal is garbage or your connection drops off; It's a much easier fix to just update your router firmware.

Google the model number of your device and follow the instructions.

My wifi use to suck and kept having to be rebooted because the connections would drop. Updated the firmware and it literally fixed the issue. Works great now.

How's everyone liking Windows 10? I've heard nothing but great reviews so far.

Prefer windows 10 to 8. Definitely worth doing the free upgrade asap.

JoeRedskin · 08-05-2015, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobH4413

Little note for you folks, sometimes if your wi-fi signal is garbage or your connection drops off; It's a much easier fix to just update your router firmware.

Google the model number of your device and follow the instructions.

My wifi use to suck and kept having to be rebooted because the connections would drop. Updated the firmware and it literally fixed the issue. Works great now.

How's everyone liking Windows 10? I've heard nothing but great reviews so far.

So, yeah, this was the problem (well, part a large part of it). Even with the extender, we were losing signal strength - eventually, my wife's phone would simply not connect to the home wifi. Called Comcast, the sent out a guy who replaced the router with the latest model and it works like a charm. Still a couple low strength points but no out and out dead spots.

HailGreen28 · 08-05-2015, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

I want to get a wifi booster for my house as the router in an isolated corner in the front of the house, in the basement (where the home office is), we have a bunch of dead spots on the second floor and the kitchen at the back of the house.

There are several products out there and I am just wondering if anyone has any experience with wifi boosters and/or any recommendations. Thanks.

Bought an extender from walmart, for my folk's home, so they could have wireless upstairs and other side of the house.

I forget the model, but it's the kind that just plugs into a wall outlet and hangs there like a nightlight. Has worked like a champ for over a year.

Examples:
Wireless Range Extenders & Repeaters : Electronics - Walmart.com

JoeRedskin · 08-05-2015, 11:18 AM

... and, as always, thanks for all the good advice!

MTK · 08-15-2015, 08:34 AM

Looking for some advice on a basic, inexpensive PC for my Mom, she's in her 60's, not really tech savvy, just looking for something simple that she can get online with, check email/facebook, etc. A tablet is probably out of the question as she likes a physical keyboard. Thanks guys.

FRPLG · 08-15-2015, 08:55 AM

Get her an iPad. She thinks she wants a keyboard...she doesn't. A tablet is the right tool for the job. She'll thank you in a month.

MTK · 08-15-2015, 11:44 AM

She's tried my iPad several times, she's just not a fan.

Thinking about a chromebox, anyone have any thoughts on those?

04-25-2015, 06:18 PM	#1
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 61 Posts: 10,401	Tech Question I want to get a wifi booster for my house as the router in an isolated corner in the front of the house, in the basement (where the home office is), we have a bunch of dead spots on the second floor and the kitchen at the back of the house. There are several products out there and I am just wondering if anyone has any experience with wifi boosters and/or any recommendations. Thanks. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

04-25-2015, 10:12 PM	#2
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 57 Posts: 21,202	Re: Tech Question It is best if you use the same brand as your router. I know a guy who has one(Linksys) that he could probably give you. Sent from my S6 Edge

04-26-2015, 02:05 AM	#3
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 41 Posts: 17,511	Re: Tech Question you can also get aftermarket directional antennas depending on the router you have. wifi stuff tends to ship with omni-directional antennas, so a lot of energy is wasted shooting signal into the ground or into your sideyard or whatnot. an access point is a little more straightfoward, just check reviews before buying (from newegg.com or amazon or where ever).

07-31-2015, 05:45 PM	#4
Giantone Gamebreaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 13,642	Re: Tech Question New Question , I downloaded my new Windows 10 ,everything went great but now I have no sound from my speakers at all ,can anyone help ???Thanks. __________________ ....DISCLAIMER: All of my posts/threads are my expressed typed opinion and the reader is not to assume these comments are absolute fact, law, or truth unless otherwise stated in said post/thread.

07-31-2015, 08:11 PM	#5
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 41 Posts: 17,511	Re: Tech Question go to windows update, see if they have new drivers. check the audio control panel (right click on the speaker icon in the lower right), check volumes and check playback devices to make sure it's not routed to your digital output or something, go to speaker config and make sure it's setup correctly (some audio drivers/cards can switch the mic/line in and stereo out into 5.1 outputs, which might be an issue, but i doubt it). as usual, google is your friend (more/different fixes): Here’s how to fix sound drivers issues on Windows 10 Build 10130 No Sound after Build 10049 Update - Windows 10 Forums it's not just you.

08-03-2015, 11:53 AM	#7
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 19,218	Re: Tech Question We have a ton of success with these: http://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-LOCOM...=wifi+repeater We have them shooting a signal from one building to another and basically you get a medium to strong signal about 50 yards away going through trees/walls/etc. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

08-03-2015, 01:20 PM	#8
RobH4413 Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 39 Posts: 2,636	Re: Tech Question Little note for you folks, sometimes if your wi-fi signal is garbage or your connection drops off; It's a much easier fix to just update your router firmware. Google the model number of your device and follow the instructions. My wifi use to suck and kept having to be rebooted because the connections would drop. Updated the firmware and it literally fixed the issue. Works great now. How's everyone liking Windows 10? I've heard nothing but great reviews so far. __________________ This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!

08-05-2015, 11:18 AM	#12
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 61 Posts: 10,401	Re: Tech Question ... and, as always, thanks for all the good advice! __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

08-15-2015, 08:34 AM	#13
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 51 Posts: 99,427	Re: Tech Question Looking for some advice on a basic, inexpensive PC for my Mom, she's in her 60's, not really tech savvy, just looking for something simple that she can get online with, check email/facebook, etc. A tablet is probably out of the question as she likes a physical keyboard. Thanks guys. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-15-2015, 08:55 AM	#14
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 10,164	Re: Tech Question Get her an iPad. She thinks she wants a keyboard...she doesn't. A tablet is the right tool for the job. She'll thank you in a month.

08-15-2015, 11:44 AM	#15
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 51 Posts: 99,427	Re: Tech Question She's tried my iPad several times, she's just not a fan. Thinking about a chromebox, anyone have any thoughts on those? __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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