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    Does it matter if other routers in the area are using the same channel as my router?

    Does it matter if other routers in the area are using the same channel are my router?

    I'm on channel 11 and there are two others in my street using channel 11 (says NetworkStumbler).

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    Yes, change it to channel 1 or 6.

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    Foook!

    I changed it to Channel 1, but now my PC doesn't see my router in 'View Available Networks'??? and I can't access my router to change it back?

    Network Stumbler doesn't even detect the router anymore?!!

    Help!!!
    Last edited by davidstone28; 04-01-2006 at 10:05 PM.

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    This is why we always access our router via ethernet Try a hardware reset on the back of the router, this should resort back to manufacturer settings and disable any user-settings if using traditional CAT5 isnt an option!

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    Okay, managed to use a CAT5. Phew!

    Managed to change the channel in the end - the problem was being caused by me changing it via wireless and not CAT5. LOL.
    Last edited by davidstone28; 04-01-2006 at 11:26 PM.

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    Might actually be worth setting it to channel 6 and not 1. I've had a few problems in the past with some access points which had channels set too close together eg 1 and 11. Ideally set them at least 3 channels apart. Solved all my problems.

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    What is network stumbler? Can someone enlighten me?

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    http://www.netstumbler.com/

    Useful little wireless app

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    http://www.stumbler.net/readme/readme_0_4_0.html

    Basically it allows you to see what other wireless LANs there are in your neighbourhood/check that yours is secure etc.

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    off the netstumbler site

    Quote Originally Posted by FAQs
    What is NetStumbler?
    NetStumbler is a tool for Windows that allows you to detect Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) using 802.11b, 802.11a and 802.11g. It has many uses:
    # Verify that your network is set up the way you intended.
    # Find locations with poor coverage in your WLAN.
    # Detect other networks that may be causing interference on your network.
    # Detect unauthorized "rogue" access points in your workplace.
    # Help aim directional antennas for long-haul WLAN links.
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    sweet, cheers

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