Vikki Sixx
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Hey everyone,
I have been using an iBrust desktop modem connected directly to my PC via USB for ages and have always had very good speed and stability - no problems.
Now my wife has an iPad and I would like to create a wi-fi hotspot at home, so I got hold of a D-Link 615 router from a friend and set it up using the setup wizard:
- iBurst modem is connected to "internet" port on the router
- PC is connected to "LAN port 1" of the router
Here are the problems:
- the wireless seems to work ok, even if not consistently fast on the iPad but it is reasonable. Would a better positioning of the router and/or modem help?
- the PC is DEAD slow ... takes about 10 minutes to open a forum page (when at all) - what could be the problem here?
Also, if someone could guide me on some software to check things like signal strengths and speeds that would be cool
And, how do I setup a password on the wi-fi so that the neighbors can't just "tap-in"
Thanks in advance
Victor
I have been using an iBrust desktop modem connected directly to my PC via USB for ages and have always had very good speed and stability - no problems.
Now my wife has an iPad and I would like to create a wi-fi hotspot at home, so I got hold of a D-Link 615 router from a friend and set it up using the setup wizard:
- iBurst modem is connected to "internet" port on the router
- PC is connected to "LAN port 1" of the router
Here are the problems:
- the wireless seems to work ok, even if not consistently fast on the iPad but it is reasonable. Would a better positioning of the router and/or modem help?
- the PC is DEAD slow ... takes about 10 minutes to open a forum page (when at all) - what could be the problem here?
Also, if someone could guide me on some software to check things like signal strengths and speeds that would be cool
And, how do I setup a password on the wi-fi so that the neighbors can't just "tap-in"
Thanks in advance
Victor