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Post by tictoc Fri Mar 29, 2013 2:06 pm

HelperGuy wrote:Perhaps I should think of this Forum as for technical-minded people only... as a repair guy, I tend to think in terms of my customers... most of whom will probably not be interested in this stuff anyway. That would change the tone and content my postings considerably.
LOL I thought that was implied in the title... cheers

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Post by CheenaGringo Fri Mar 29, 2013 5:01 pm

This product just came in an email product special from Costco: http://www.costco.com/.product.11748847.html?&EMID=B2C_2013_0329_AprilMailer

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Post by ComputerGuy Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:00 pm

tictoc wrote:
HelperGuy wrote:Perhaps I should think of this Forum as for technical-minded people only... as a repair guy, I tend to think in terms of my customers... most of whom will probably not be interested in this stuff anyway. That would change the tone and content my postings considerably.
LOL I thought that was implied in the title... cheers
Hard to change the way I approach my thinking all day. This is an area full of retirees to whom computers are relatively recent, and others who had enough money or position that they always "had someone" to deal with computing stuff. But you are correct; I just "assumed" that lots of others would check out all the new posts anyway.
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Post by ComputerGuy Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:02 pm

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SunFan wrote:I have a new TRENDnet N class router with attenae. I'm guessing it would have superior range to the one provided by TELMEX.

Can I just swap out the existing TELMEX router and replace with the new one?

Thanks

I don’t think you can. What module do you have? I suspect it is a wifi router and not a DSL modem/router. If it is like the TEW-637AP, you will have to do as CanuckBob said.
Yes, but if it says router on the box, then that most likely won't work. He'll have to get into the settings to actually get a better range (the ol' plugintonumberone is not effective), and to set it up as an extender or repeater.
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Post by SunFan Sat Mar 30, 2013 8:55 am

It is in fact a wireless router. TRENDnet TEW-652BRP

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Post by tictoc Mon Apr 01, 2013 12:10 pm

SunFan wrote:It is in fact a wireless router. TRENDnet TEW-652BRP

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SunFan, you should be able to hook the WAN port of your TRENDnet TEW-652BRP to any LAN port on your Telmex box and it should work. The default on the TRENDnet TEW-652BRP should be DHCP and will receive it's IP from the Telmex box, then push all ip traffic out it's wan port to the Telmex box.
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Post by SunFan Mon Apr 01, 2013 12:35 pm

Many thanks Tictoc.

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Post by CanuckBob Mon Apr 01, 2013 12:40 pm

Where can I purchase one of these units or a similar wireless router around here? I didn't see any routers at Wal Mart.
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Post by SunFan Mon Apr 01, 2013 12:57 pm

Best Buy in Guad... or maybe Costco which is where I bought mine....in Torornto.

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Post by CanuckBob Mon Apr 01, 2013 1:18 pm

Jajaja.....I know where I can buy them in Guadalajara. I was hoping for somewhere local.
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Post by martygraw Mon Apr 01, 2013 3:14 pm

CB, talk to Rod at Lagunanet, he sold me mine.
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Post by gatosigi Mon Apr 01, 2013 3:57 pm

CanuckBob wrote:Where can I purchase one of these units or a similar wireless router around here? I didn't see any routers at Wal Mart.
Computerland / San Antonio / Hidalgo 100-A (just a bit up the hill from Car City on the opposite side) sold me an Encore Electronics wireless 2.4/5 for $500 (never heard of them before & no other choice). I replaced one of the antennas with a larger, longer range type and it gets picked up OK (low signal) downstairs through concrete.

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Post by CanuckBob Mon Apr 01, 2013 4:46 pm

I will check them out.

Gracias
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Post by CanuckBob Tue Apr 02, 2013 2:48 pm

I picked up one of those $500 peso units, ran a 150' Cat5 cable from the #1 port on the back of the Telmex router to the back casita, plugged it into the WAN port on the back of the new router and bada bing, instant access to a new unsecured network called default. Didn't have to set-up anything. Total plug and play, easy peasy. Now I have two hot spots and full coverage throughout the entire property including the two casitas and the main house.

Mucho gracias for the great advice everyone!!!!!!!!!
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Post by tictoc Tue Apr 02, 2013 5:03 pm

CanuckBob wrote:I picked up one of those $500 peso units, ran a 150' Cat5 cable from the #1 port on the back of the Telmex router to the back casita, plugged it into the WAN port on the back of the new router and bada bing, instant access to a new unsecured network called default. Didn't have to set-up anything. Total plug and play, easy peasy. Now I have two hot spots and full coverage throughout the entire property including the two casitas and the main house.

Mucho gracias for the great advice everyone!!!!!!!!!

Glad you could confirm just how easy it is to setup. I suspect the hardest part was running the cat5 cable. lol

I do also have to give my disclaimer. Security on these networks should always be considered!!! In other words, lock your crap or someone like me will know about all the porn you have been downloading. Lol You can never bee to safe.

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Post by ComputerGuy Tue Apr 02, 2013 5:44 pm

Good to know.
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Post by CanuckBob Tue Apr 02, 2013 6:11 pm

tictoc wrote:
CanuckBob wrote:I picked up one of those $500 peso units, ran a 150' Cat5 cable from the #1 port on the back of the Telmex router to the back casita, plugged it into the WAN port on the back of the new router and bada bing, instant access to a new unsecured network called default. Didn't have to set-up anything. Total plug and play, easy peasy. Now I have two hot spots and full coverage throughout the entire property including the two casitas and the main house.

Mucho gracias for the great advice everyone!!!!!!!!!

Glad you could confirm just how easy it is to setup. I suspect the hardest part was running the cat5 cable. lol

I do also have to give my disclaimer. Security on these networks should always be considered!!! In other words, lock your crap or someone like me will know about all the porn you have been downloading. Lol You can never bee to safe.

Yep, running the cable over the roof and along the top of the wall so it is somewhat obsure what the most difficult part.
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Post by CanuckBob Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:24 am

OK, one more question. For the absolute best coverage I am thinking of adding a third router.

Q. Do I plug the third one into the #2 LAN port on the TelMex router or do I need to plug it into the #1 LAN port on the additional router I just added? OR would either way work?
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Post by ComputerGuy Wed Apr 03, 2013 1:07 pm

Good question, and I don't know. Never tried that.
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Post by MexicoPete Wed Apr 03, 2013 5:56 pm

It should work.
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Post by CanuckBob Wed Apr 03, 2013 6:02 pm

I will try both ways and report back.
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Post by CanuckBob Fri Apr 05, 2013 10:16 am

OK, I picked up a third wireless router and it works either way. You can either plug it into the #2 LAN port on the TelMex router OR you can plug it into the #1 LAN port on the second router. Seems to me there would be no limt if you keep connecting in series so no reason not to have full coverage no matter how large your property is. You just need wireless routers and Cat5 cable.
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Post by ComputerGuy Fri Apr 05, 2013 10:22 am

Huh. Very Good to know. Thanks for being the guinea pig.
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Post by Zedinmexico Fri Apr 05, 2013 4:47 pm

CanuckBob wrote:OK, I picked up a third wireless router and it works either way. You can either plug it into the #2 LAN port on the TelMex router OR you can plug it into the #1 LAN port on the second router. Seems to me there would be no limt if you keep connecting in series so no reason not to have full coverage no matter how large your property is. You just need wireless routers and Cat5 cable.

Eventually you have wifi channel conflicts or bandwidth conflicts if the neighborhood is busy right?

This is the post that never ends LOL.

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Post by CHILLIN Fri Apr 05, 2013 5:11 pm

I have bought from this company, C.Crane, before, they are very reputable and easy to deal with. They have put together a website on ways to improve your wi fi transmission and reception. http://www.countrymilewifi.com/
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Post by Zedinmexico Sat Apr 06, 2013 8:41 am

CHILLIN wrote:I have bought from this company, C.Crane, before, they are very reputable and easy to deal with. They have put together a website on ways to improve your wi fi transmission and reception. http://www.countrymilewifi.com/

C.Crane has a wonderful catalog and use to be where one would get good AM radios and such. If you DX AM radio you should check these folks
out. Lots of things like better antenna for your car with loads and such. Good Products and very reputable as Chillin says.

Check em out online if you are bored. I bought a loaded antenna to replace the stock one and I could listen to AM for 70 miles away during the
day in my truck. Lots of neat stuff.
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