At&T Uverse network question.

[kev20914]

Can I use an after market router instead of the one provided by ATT? Im planning to move my computer to my bed room and want to use WIFI for connection...however, I want to make sure my signal is strong and thinking of buy a N router to make sure I get plenty of bandwidth.

[WiKDMoNKY]

If you have Uverse, then no you cannot currently swap out the modem/router. You only option is to turn off the WiFi on their router (via the admin control panel on their hardware) and the plug your own router into one of the four ports on their router. Unless you need any port forwarding, you will not notice a difference.

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[diveRN]

If your house is large enough to where you lose signal in a particular part of it, moving the router to your bedroom will reverse the problem if you ever want to connect to your network from other areas.

Consider a wireless access point. You can extend the range of your network and you don't have to worry about compatibility with AT&T's equipment.

The downside is that you'll have to run some CAT5. For me, it was totally worth it.

[WiKDMoNKY]

Another thought is to use a "internet over power line" adapter to extend your signal. No need to run any cables.

I have used this for many clients and have had no issues with it.

http://netgear.com/home/products/networking/powerline/XWNB5201.aspx

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[Montu]

Even if you need port forwarding you can use your own router...you will however still need to plug it into the gateway from ATT..simply disable all routing features on the att gateway


simply plugging in another router and setting it in the DMZ should work as well.

[WiKDMoNKY]

I was going to say that, but I was unsure of his networking savvy ☺

Even if you need port forwarding you can use your own router...you will however still need to plug it into the gateway from ATT..simply disable all routing features on the att gateway

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[cxr]

whats wrong with the at t router? it has wireless built in. I have computers througtout my house and get a strong signal. the only thing I have plugged directly into the router is the xbox.

[HappyCamper781]

He wants to move the router into another room.

Easiest option is to get another wireless router and use it in wireless repeated mode and connect to it via wireless. If you need a wired solution, get a DATA SWITCH and wire that back to the router.

[kev20914]

Hey guys thanks for the info.. I guess first thing is first I picked up a Wifi adapter for my pc and will test the signal tomorrow. I play a lot of FPS on the pc and worry about how my ping will be affected ( if at all ) when I move it in to the master bedroom from the living room. My house is not HUGE( Sq?) but average I guess.

I will test it out with the wifi adapater and go from there. I picked up the Netgear n900, and from the specs it should do fine.

again thanks.

[Bastard]

for the longest time I was running another router behind my at&t router with no problems - pretty much plug & play with one caveat you must change your the 3rd set of numbers on your IP usually just from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.2.1 or whatever you want the 3rd set to be.

I ran this for years till my router finally crapped out & was replaced with a switch before finally giving up on at&t's outrageous pricing & switching back to comcast

[kev20914]

So a little update- The ATT router pushes out a good enough signal to reach the my room. The NETGEAR adapter works flawlessly, really easy and painless to set up........Ps.... I hate ATT internet...=/

[den888]

Keep in mind that you won't get "additional bandwidth" to the internet by upgrading your wifi router. Your bandwidth is limited by AT&T's configuration for your connection (3 mbps, or whatever speed you bought). If you want more bandwidth to the internet, you will need to contact AT&T to upgrade your speed and fork over more $$$.

[kev20914]

No I was looking more to boost the signal. I have a descent connection as it is.. but I plan on switching my internet to a diff company, due to the fact that when I have my tvs on with Uverse I am trying to play a game it lags out the tv because they use the wifi signal as well.

[ExtremeX]

Then why not just add a second wireless access point by physically wiring it to the LAN port and moving it closer to the intended target?

Not only do you get a dedicated AP for critical machines, you don't loose bandwidth if you were to use a repeater as a solution or share bandwidth from the ATT AP that all the other devices are connected to.

Plenty of wireless AP solutions to consider which are not part of the normal retail store variety junk.

http://www.ubnt.com/unifi

http://www.ubnt.com/airmax#picostationm

http://www.engeniustech.com/business-networking/indoor-access-points-client-bridges/16217-eap350

[catmman]

I would still look in the AT&T router and see if you can prioritize traffic.