Mar
i just recently purchased a d-link dir 655 router to hook up my laptop wirelessly to my desktop. laptop is a sony vgn-cs220j and i know for sure that it's capable of 802.11n but everytime i try to configure the router and laptop to use n my laptop doesn't connect and while the router will be in blended mode for n and g the laptop will only connect at 54mbps although i'm sitting right next to the router with nothing in the way
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D-Link router with Sony wireless card.
The “N” standard isn’t yet finalized, and so every manufacturer is releasing their own version of the “N” standard. When you mix brands, you can have trouble.
First, check both the Sony site to see if they’ve any updates for wireless card, and then D-Link for any updates to the router itself.
If not, check the Sony site to find the actual manufacturer of the card in the laptop, and replace the D-Link router with one by the manufacturer of card.
Or switch to a D-Link card for the laptop.
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Connect Modem [wired] to Router [wireless] to PCs.
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Set router POWER OFF.
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Reset modem: With a straightened paperclip, press RESET button momentarily.
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Wait 60 secs.
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Set router POWER ON.
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Reset router: With a straightened paperclip, press RESET button momentarily.
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Wait 60 secs.
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PC Command Line:
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Click [Start] - Click [Run…] - enter: cmd, Click [OK]
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At the prompt (c:\…..>) enter: ipconfig /release, press [ENTER]
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At the prompt (c:\…..>) enter: ipconfig /renew, press [ENTER]
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TEST: Connect to World wide web.
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If SUCCESS: Repeat Steps after Computer Command Line on other Computers.
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If NO SUCCESS:
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At the prompt (c:\…..>) enter: ipconfig /all, press [ENTER]
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Ensure DHCP Enabled == YES
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If IP Address == 0.0.0.0 OR 169.254.0.0 to 169.254.255.255, connect Modem [wired] to Router [wired] to PCs and perform ALL steps again.
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Very few Laptops actually do support N. And since N is still a draft (unratified) protocol, in most cases unless both ends are from the same manufacturer they will not talk the same N language, and will drop to G or less. Also at a distance, or otherwise poor signal conditions it will drop back. It really does not matter, your 54Mbps is still way faster than any current World wide web connection, most being up to 8Mbps or less.
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More than anything, my friend, your laptop card isn’t “N” compatible. Plus, the 54 Mbps is just a speed at which is could at most travel. Since most internet connections are between 1-20 megs, you wouldn’t even be close to 54 Mbps.
I would contact Dlink since you’ve a limited warranty (only a few days after purchase) and hit them up for service. They will walk you through all the steps. Dont wait on it because they do charge for technical support over the phone.
Good Luck!