[TriLUG] The Case of the insane wifi location

[James Jones via TriLUG]

Forgot to mention that I had replaced the originating router as well.
Another E900.

jcj   KK4VUS

On 9/24/16, TD <delrue.thomas at gmail.com> wrote:
> What is it connected to? Sounds like that router is the constant in the
> story.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "James Jones via TriLUG" <trilug at trilug.org>
> Sent: ‎9/‎24/‎2016 16:21
> To: "Triangle Linux Users Group General Discussion" <trilug at trilug.org>
> Subject: [TriLUG] The Case of the insane wifi location
>
> All,
>
> Our church has a wifi hotspot location in our basement ( fellowship
> hall ). It connects to a router in our sound room. The wired distance
> is approximately 200 feet through conduit.
>
> When first put in, we used a not new wifi router in the fellowship
> hall. It developed what I refer to as an insane mode. It is up and
> broadcasting, but doesn't connect to the internet. The "repair" was to
> power it down for 30 seconds and repower unit.
>
> When this became too aggravating, I replaced with a known good Netgear
> router/wifi. It soon developed the same problem. Since the netgear was
> also used, I finally replaced with a brand new E900 linksys
> router/wifi. Two weeks later, it begins the same problem.
>
>  I have  used a cable tester on the run and no problems were found at the
> time.
>
> What is happening? Is it wiring? power fields? Anyone have any ideas.
> Does it need a tin foil hat???
>
> I could use power over ethernet to make it easier to reset, but there
> are times when the Fellowship hall is being used and no  one is
> available to do reset.
>
> Any hints would be appreciated.
>
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