How do I disable the wireless on this board? I'm getting terrible signals in my room and I now have a ethernet connection that I want to use.
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Disconnect from the wireless and then go to the properties for your home connection. Just uncheck automatically connect. From their on it should only connect when you manually connect to the wifi.
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Other than physically removing the card.. You can try disabling the wireless device in device manager in windows. You could also go into the BIOS.. Go to "advanced mode", hit the "advanced" tab, then under "onboard devices configuration" disable the WiFi controller.
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If you are using Windows XP, Vista, or Win 7, go to the control panel, system, and open Device Manager. The look for network adapters. You should have a listing for the wireless adapter. Right click and select properties. On the Advanced Tab, you should be able to select "disable". Accept the changes, and then reboot. This should disble the device.I never installed the adapter. If there is a power wire, you might try disconnecting so that it can't be powered.
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If you are running Windows 7, go to Start, control panel, device manager, network adapters, double click on wireless adapter and click disable. Plug your ethernet cord into back of tower and you should be good to go.
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I can think of 2 ways. Remove the Wifi go module that the wireless antenna is connected to, or disable the wireless through your windows network software.
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I've done the same. 1 remove the msata wireless, or 2 disable wireless on windows or whatever OS you're using. I've done the latter as I don't want to remove my mobo after screwing it in to my case, and it works.
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router has no strong output signal I don't use it any more ,it is not the range that count ,if you have to much metal in the wall or floor, your signal can't go through.
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Look for a wireless booster for your signal, if you can string up a LAN cable it's much better and faster. Cheers
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I not not sure what the problem is but it could have something to do with where and I using the internet. I had no problems when I was at home but I have recently connected to a hotel internet signal during my stay with them and it get the same error. When plugged the ethernet cable in it worked fined. This leaves me to believe either my wireless board is fried, firmware has been lost, or the hotel has some sort of internet filter that prevents devices like Roku and Play Stations to drain their bandwidth.
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The wireless was a problem but now it is solved! Go to windows update and press custom. There is Atheros update there that solves the problem. Everyone is making this out to be a deal breaker but after updating with this I can go more than 35 feet from the hot spot and get "Very Good" reception.
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Yes, it can be disabled quite easily... If you had the router, you'd log into it, choose the "Wireless" tab at the top of the page, then the "Basic Settings" tab that appears beneath it: on that page, you'd then see "Wireless Network Mode" second from the top and set it to "Disabled." You might also look into the Tomato community's firmwares to see if any of them suits you better. I've used DD-WRT for 4 years, but I'm going to try Tomato (probably "Tomato by Shibby") as I've seen it recommended over DD-WRT quite a few times recently and it's more actively developed. Hopefully either one of them or DD-WRT does what you need them to! :)
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Theres pretty easy directions (to follow). I imagine if you're using it wired, you wont have some of the problems that other people (including myself) are having with its wireless properties. I'm going to retire mine and buy a wifi access point instead. So, basically, USED EDIMAX -7228APn for sale! From what you explained, however, all you really need is a switch http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-SF1005D-5-port-100Mbps-Desktop/dp/B000FNFSPY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393451147&sr=8-1&keywords=ethernet+switch for $10.
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Hi Val!Sorry for the delay. I am able to connect to WiFi when am at Starbucks and other places. It is a WiFi device. As far as the Ethernet I had problem plunging my broadband clear stick. It didn't work. Am still new and playing with it.Hope this helped.~Samwww.Totallysam.comFacebook: TotallysamTwitter: Totallysamsays
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This is not wireless. You connect it with an Ethernet cable. There would also be heat dissipation issues.
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I had the same question, and so far from exeriments the answer seems to be no. Specifically if you set it up as a wireless client, it will act as a hub rebroadcasting wireless (on a new SSID) to other wireless clients, but it doesn't allow access from a 'wired client' connected to the ethernet socket.. (Which is a shame). Wonder if this might be fixable with a firmware upgrade? Would make the box even more useful...
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I have the same problem even though I used the 5 GHz band. I ended up using a wireless bridge for all of my entertainment center components. Now I have no problems!
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I rarely use the wireless function of this device. It does seem to have rather poor connectivity via wireless LAN. Wired connections on the other hand have been nothing less than perfect for me. Ask your cable company to send you to level two support or equivalent. The techs there should be able to do more for you and possibly update firmware and send you recursive packet that should help stabilize your connection. Level one support will only try to schedule a technical visit or tell you that you are SOL.
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Yes, but too many of them with over lapping signals will play havoc on your devices when connecting. I tried doing this and ended up taking them out where not needed. I have one that I turned the wifi off and just use the ethernet ports.
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Berry:I tried both wireless and hardwired (Ethernet cable). With hardwire, it works well. Wireless: not reliable. I had to have another one sent since the voice dropped off so bad and the wireless signal reception was poor even in front of the wireless router! The second one was slightly better, but the voice quality was very poor or could not connect. I discussed it with OOMA, but I would have to return to Amazon to get the refund. By that time I could not return it. So, I am stuck with it. It really amazes me that they sell such a poor quality product.In summary: it is bad idea to use this wireless. Berry:I tried both wireless and hardwired (Ethernet cable). With hardwire, it works well. Wireless: not reliable. I had to have another one sent since the voice dropped off so bad and the wireless signal reception was poor even in front of the wireless router! The second one was slightly better, but the voice quality was very poor or could not connect. I discussed it with OOMA, but I would have to return to Amazon to get the refund. By that time I could not return it. So, I am stuck with it. It really amazes me that they sell such a poor quality product.In summary: it is... » Read More Berry:I tried both wireless and hardwired (Ethernet cable). With hardwire, it works well. Wireless: not reliable. I had to have another one sent since the voice dropped off so bad and the wireless signal reception was poor even in front of the wireless router! The second one was slightly better, but the voice quality was very poor or could not connect. I discussed it with OOMA, but I would have to return to Amazon to get the refund. By that time I could not return it. So, I am stuck with it. It really amazes me that they sell such a poor quality product.In summary: it is bad idea to use this wireless. « Show Less
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not sure mine is hooked up with an Ethernet cable if the wireless is close by i would think you would have no problem.
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I'm not sure. I have an old school Belkin wireless receiver. It plugs into the Ethernet port and creates a wireless signal; but to receive a wireless signal... I'm not sure. Sorry
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I use the wireless one but what ever it said in manual and if that not read the board it should say and on the wire plugs too