Wireless networking - Revision history

N Reid: credit (with permission)

2012-11-29T09:33:46Z

credit (with permission)

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	=Credits=		=Credits=
	This page is a summary of emails posted on the [[Mac Ministry List]] in December ~~2010–October 2011~~ by Aaron Hunyady, Andreas Jodner, Jon Gardner, Peter Connolly, Allan Crowson, Chris Howard ~~and~~ Darrell Fulwilder.		This page is a summary of emails posted on the [[Mac Ministry List]] in December 2010–November 2012 by Aaron Hunyady, Andreas Jodner, Jon Gardner, Peter Connolly, Allan Crowson, Chris Howard, Darrell Fulwilder and Hank Lee.


	[[Category:How-to guides]]		[[Category:How-to guides]]

N Reid: recommend article at mactutsplus.com

2012-11-28T22:30:16Z

recommend article at mactutsplus.com

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	Try connecting a computer directly to the modem; if this works, the problem is probably with the router. When doing this, powercycle the modem by pulling its power out for a few seconds, then reconnect. Whatever connects to it first gets "married" to the modem, and the modem always assumes that device is connected to it. Powercycling the modem starts it at zero, and tells it to check the network port to establish a connection.		Try connecting a computer directly to the modem; if this works, the problem is probably with the router. When doing this, powercycle the modem by pulling its power out for a few seconds, then reconnect. Whatever connects to it first gets "married" to the modem, and the modem always assumes that device is connected to it. Powercycling the modem starts it at zero, and tells it to check the network port to establish a connection.

			=Performance=
			Mac.tuts+ posted this helpful article in November 2012:
			:[http://mac.tutsplus.com/tutorials/hardware/how-to-increase-the-performance-of-your-wireless-network/ How to Increase the Performance of Your Wireless Network]

	=Credits=		=Credits=

N Reid: connect computer directly to modem, powercycle

2011-10-14T08:57:33Z

connect computer directly to modem, powercycle

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	=Intermittent faults=		=Intermittent faults=

	Intermittent problems, especially if they affect just one out of multiple computers, could be down to a software issue specific to that machine.		Intermittent problems, especially if they affect just one out of multiple computers, could be down to a software issue specific to that machine.
	It might be worth noting the times the dropout occurs and seeing if anything is showing up in the Console logs at around the same time.		It might be worth noting the times the dropout occurs and seeing if anything is showing up in the Console logs at around the same time.
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	If it is not software, it could also be a loose or poorly fitted Airport card in the laptop.		If it is not software, it could also be a loose or poorly fitted Airport card in the laptop.

			Try connecting a computer directly to the modem; if this works, the problem is probably with the router. When doing this, powercycle the modem by pulling its power out for a few seconds, then reconnect. Whatever connects to it first gets "married" to the modem, and the modem always assumes that device is connected to it. Powercycling the modem starts it at zero, and tells it to check the network port to establish a connection.

	=Credits=		=Credits=
	This page is a summary of emails posted on the [[Mac Ministry List]] in December 2010–October 2011 by Aaron Hunyady, Andreas Jodner, Jon Gardner, Peter Connolly, Allan Crowson ~~and~~ Chris Howard.		This page is a summary of emails posted on the [[Mac Ministry List]] in December 2010–October 2011 by Aaron Hunyady, Andreas Jodner, Jon Gardner, Peter Connolly, Allan Crowson, Chris Howard and Darrell Fulwilder.


	[[Category:How-to guides]]		[[Category:How-to guides]]

N Reid: Wireless security: advice from Chris

2011-10-14T08:49:44Z

Wireless security: advice from Chris

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	'''Wireless networking''' often works simply, but problems can be tricky to trace. This article aims to help with the most important pointers.		'''Wireless networking''' often works simply, but problems can be tricky to trace. This article aims to help with the most important pointers.

			=Wireless security=
			Start with About.com's [http://compnetworking.about.com/od/wirelesssecurity/tp/wifisecurity.htm 10 Tips for Wireless Home Network Security].

			Use [http://compnetworking.about.com/od/wirelesssecurity/f/what-is-wpa2.htm WPA2 Personal] (also known as WPA2 Pre-Shared Key, PSK) rather than WEP as the encryption protocol.

	=Interference=		=Interference=
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	If you want to scan for interfering wireless networks, try [http://trac.kismac-ng.org/wiki/Downloads KisMAC]. There are 11 channels (14 in Japan) in the 802.11 2.4GHz range, and you want at least five channels of spacing between access points that are within range of each other, to avoid interference. So, for example, if you scan with KisMac and notice that you have a neighbor using channel 1 and another using channel 6, then you want to use channel 11. The Apple products are usually fairly good at picking a good channel when they're set to "Auto" channel mode, but not always.		If you want to scan for interfering wireless networks, try [http://trac.kismac-ng.org/wiki/Downloads KisMAC]. There are 11 channels (14 in Japan) in the 802.11 2.4GHz range, and you want at least five channels of spacing between access points that are within range of each other, to avoid interference. So, for example, if you scan with KisMac and notice that you have a neighbor using channel 1 and another using channel 6, then you want to use channel 11. The Apple products are usually fairly good at picking a good channel when they're set to "Auto" channel mode, but not always.

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	=Intermittent faults=		=Intermittent faults=
	Intermittent problems, especially if they affect just one out of multiple computers, could be down to a software issue specific to that machine.		Intermittent problems, especially if they affect just one out of multiple computers, could be down to a software issue specific to that machine.
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	=Credits=		=Credits=
	This page is a summary of emails posted on the [[Mac Ministry List]] in December ~~2010–June~~ 2011 by Aaron Hunyady, Andreas Jodner, Jon Gardner, Peter Connolly ~~and~~ Allan Crowson.		This page is a summary of emails posted on the [[Mac Ministry List]] in December 2010–October 2011 by Aaron Hunyady, Andreas Jodner, Jon Gardner, Peter Connolly, Allan Crowson and Chris Howard.


	[[Category:How-to guides]]		[[Category:How-to guides]]

N Reid: remove "this article is under construction" as I'd forgotten about expanding it

2011-09-12T21:52:29Z

remove "this article is under construction" as I'd forgotten about expanding it

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	~~{{title\|Wireless network troubleshooting}}~~

	'''Wireless networking''' often works simply, but problems can be tricky to trace. This article aims to help with the most important pointers.		'''Wireless networking''' often works simply, but problems can be tricky to trace. This article aims to help with the most important pointers.

N Reid: more on Kismac

2011-06-23T06:27:00Z

N Reid: change heading Software faults to Intermittent faults, add loose Airport card

2011-01-20T22:54:36Z

change heading Software faults to Intermittent faults, add loose Airport card

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	When someone gets round to this section, there are several useful old emails to be summarised...		When someone gets round to this section, there are several useful old emails to be summarised...
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	=~~Software~~ faults=		=Intermittent faults=
	Intermittent problems, especially if they affect just one out of multiple computers, could be down to a software issue specific to that machine.		Intermittent problems, especially if they affect just one out of multiple computers, could be down to a software issue specific to that machine.
	It might be worth noting the times the dropout occurs and seeing if anything is showing up in the Console logs at around the same time.		It might be worth noting the times the dropout occurs and seeing if anything is showing up in the Console logs at around the same time.
	Try typing "Airport" into the Console search-field and see what comes up.		Try typing "Airport" into the Console search-field and see what comes up.

			If it is not software, it could also be a loose or poorly fitted Airport card in the laptop.

	=Credits=		=Credits=
	This page is a summary of emails posted on the [[Mac Ministry List]] in December 2010–January 2011 by Aaron Hunyady, Andreas Jodner, Jon Gardner ~~and~~ Peter Connolly.		This page is a summary of emails posted on the [[Mac Ministry List]] in December 2010–January 2011 by Aaron Hunyady, Andreas Jodner, Jon Gardner, Peter Connolly and Allan Crowson.


	[[Category:How-to guides]]		[[Category:How-to guides]]

N Reid: /* Software faults */ Check the console logs

2011-01-18T21:52:15Z

Software faults: Check the console logs

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	When someone gets round to this section, there are several useful old emails to be summarised...		When someone gets round to this section, there are several useful old emails to be summarised...
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			=Software faults=
			Intermittent problems, especially if they affect just one out of multiple computers, could be down to a software issue specific to that machine.
			It might be worth noting the times the dropout occurs and seeing if anything is showing up in the Console logs at around the same time.
			Try typing "Airport" into the Console search-field and see what comes up.

	=Credits=		=Credits=
	This page is a summary of emails posted on the [[Mac Ministry List]] in December ~~2010~~ by Aaron Hunyady, Andreas Jodner ~~and~~ Jon Gardner.		This page is a summary of emails posted on the [[Mac Ministry List]] in December 2010–January 2011 by Aaron Hunyady, Andreas Jodner, Jon Gardner and Peter Connolly.


	[[Category:How-to guides]]		[[Category:How-to guides]]

N Reid: start article

2010-12-30T00:44:23Z

start article

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:''This article is under construction
{{title|Wireless network troubleshooting}}

'''Wireless networking''' often works simply, but problems can be tricky to trace. This article aims to help with the most important pointers.

=Interference=
Wireless networks can be hampered by interference from a neighbor's network using the same frequency band, or other equipment such as a microwave or cordless phone.

MacWorld published this helpful advice on wireless network interference in May 2010:
*[http://www.macworld.com/article/151509/2010/05/speedupwirelessnetwork.html Speed up your wireless network]

If you want to scan for interfering wireless networks, try [http://trac.kismac-ng.org/wiki/Downloads KisMAC].


=Credits=
This page is a summary of emails posted on the [[Mac Ministry List]] in December 2010 by Aaron Hunyady, Andreas Jodner and Jon Gardner.

[[Category:How-to guides]]

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	*[http://www.macworld.com/article/151509/2010/05/speedupwirelessnetwork.html Speed up your wireless network]		*[http://www.macworld.com/article/151509/2010/05/speedupwirelessnetwork.html Speed up your wireless network]

	If you want to scan for interfering wireless networks, try [http://trac.kismac-ng.org/wiki/Downloads KisMAC].		If you want to scan for interfering wireless networks, try [http://trac.kismac-ng.org/wiki/Downloads KisMAC]. There are 11 channels (14 in Japan) in the 802.11 2.4GHz range, and you want at least five channels of spacing between access points that are within range of each other, to avoid interference. So, for example, if you scan with KisMac and notice that you have a neighbor using channel 1 and another using channel 6, then you want to use channel 11. The Apple products are usually fairly good at picking a good channel when they're set to "Auto" channel mode, but not always.

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	=Credits=		=Credits=
	This page is a summary of emails posted on the [[Mac Ministry List]] in December ~~2010–January~~ 2011 by Aaron Hunyady, Andreas Jodner, Jon Gardner, Peter Connolly and Allan Crowson.		This page is a summary of emails posted on the [[Mac Ministry List]] in December 2010–June 2011 by Aaron Hunyady, Andreas Jodner, Jon Gardner, Peter Connolly and Allan Crowson.


	[[Category:How-to guides]]		[[Category:How-to guides]]