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[Manta]

Hi

I have read over some posts in the forum but because i am such a newb when it comes to routers i am lost. Basically i have a motorola cable modem hooked up to my 4500. It was sending wireless media to my PS3 with no problems but now does not want to work. Also any downloads via the ps3 are so slow

Is there an newb guide to setting one of these 4500 up for a ps3 to stream media and gaming etc?

Also i have noticed this

Sent :40784691

TX Packets Dropped :0

   

Received :25622926

RX Packets Dropped :12

Errors :932697

any help appreciated

Cheers

[FurryNutz]

What FW is currently loaded? Have you powered off the 4500 and cable modem? Have you tried a reset on the 4500? What wireless mode are you using? What band?

Can also try this post here too.
http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=13109.0

I would also take a look at the Gaming and Gamefuel sticky. Has good info for wireless.

[Manta]

Hi

Thanks for the info, not sure what FW is? I found the rebot option for the 4500 last night and also applied the gaming rule in the post you mentioned and it worked for a while and then laged up again.

In relation to the band I am using Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b

cheers

[FurryNutz]

FW is firmware, sorry. What happens if you switch to a single mode and use G only at 2.4Ghz?

[Manta]

Firmware is the latest one from the website as i made it update it self. I will try single mode with G only but will this effect any other devices such as a Wii, Iphone, laptop etc?

CHeers

[LookIntoMyEyees]

Hey Manta
   I would suggest you connect via Ethernet since it would be so much better especially when it has to do with you having lag. Manta also wireless band G is compatible with almost every wireless device. If you have anymore question please don't hesitate to ask ty.Cya

--
Chris

[Manta]

Yeah want to go ethernet but it means running a cable from basically one end of the house to the other end via the roof. Also good to know about the G band and will give that a go now

Thanks again for all of the advice

Cheers

[Manta]

Still no joy but i did do a ping test, does this look ok?


Response from 199.***** received in 167 milliseconds. TTL = 95
User stopped
Pings sent: 12
Pings received: 12
Pings lost: 0 (0% loss)
Shortest ping time (in milliseconds): 166
Longest ping time (in milliseconds): 180
Average ping time (in milliseconds): 168

[Kamikazi2142]

that does not look great, but it doesn't suck, try reserving the IP of your ps3 and then set it up for DMZ, i do that for mine and it works great.

in router setup, go to "Advanced" then in the list on the left click "Firewall" and then check "Enable DMZ"

then choose the IP used by your PS3, best to reserve the PS3's IP first that way when ever you shut it off and start it back up it isn't using a new IP that isn't DMZ'ed.

[Manta]

Ok i just tried to download a demo and it took hours to get to 1 per cent, I think something is really wrong with the router.

I am sooooooooooooooooo lost

[zippoking]

If you're on the complete opposite end of a house that could be a bit too much for wireless, depending on how many walls and what they're made of.  I use my PS3 wireless G connection from one room over from the 4500 and its no different than using ethernet.  Is there anyway you can move it around just for test purposes?

[Kamikazi2142]

you sure you didn't unlock the ports for the PS3?  The method I described above is all the same, just it opens everything up for the PS3.

By the way, i set my DGL-4500 to do the Self update thing, and it never did, you might want to look into that, a few things were screwy with the older FW's.

[Manta]

OK nothing is working with this 4500 and i am about to throw it, does this look correct

         Mode   Rate (Mbps)   Signal (%)
   802.11g   1                       34
   802.11g   18                        54


I have no idea why it is so slow with the PS3 - I am not sure how this is a gaming router at the moment, hopefully it is just a setting but I have spent days on this with no luck what so ever

[Trikein]

I think its your wireless signal levels. Those rates set by your router based on a number of factors, but mostly the quality of wireless connection between your router and the client. You can have the best settings in the world, but at the end of the day, were still talking about RF and it can be degrated by the same things that degrade cellular and cordless phones.

Found this on Wiki. Can help you perhaps calculate your rates. Ifs for G only, which I assume your using. Its also best case/hypothetical. Anyone know the broadcast levels of a DGL? I couldnt find it.
   
Mbps   Type   PER   dBm
54   OFDM   10%   -68
48   OFDM   10%   -68
36   OFDM   10%   -75
24   OFDM   10%   -79
18   OFDM   10%   -82
12   OFDM   10%   -84
11   CCK   8%   -82
9   OFDM   10%   -87
6   OFDM   10%   -88
5.5   CCK   8%   -85
2   QPSK   8%   -86
1   BPSK   8%   -89

Attenuation Properties of Common Building Materials
Building Material   2.4 GHz Attenuation
Solid Wood Door 1.75"     6 dB
Hollow Wood Door 1.75"     4 dB
Interior Office Door w/Window 1.75"/0.5"     4 dB
Steel Fire/Exit Door 1.75"   13 dB
Steel Fire/Exit Door 2.5"   19 dB
Steel Rollup Door 1.5"   11 dB
Brick 3.5"     6 dB
Concrete Wall 18"   18 dB
Cubical Wall (Fabric) 2.25"   18 dB
Exterior Concrete Wall 27"   53 dB
Glass Divider 0.5"   12 dB
Interior Hollow Wall 4"     5 dB
Interior Hollow Wall 6"     9 dB
Interior Solid Wall 5"   14 dB
Marble 2"     6 dB
Bullet-Proof Glass 1"   10 dB
Exterior Double Pane Coated Glass 1"   13 dB
Exterior Single Pane Window 0.5"     7 dB
Interior Office Window 1"     3 dB
Safety Glass-Wire 0.25"     3 dB
Safety Glass-Wire 1.0"   13 dB

[Manta]

Hmm well i might run a cable and see how that goes, any issues if I run a 50 meter network cable? (I think i only need around 53meters but will play it safe