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[Jimdish25]

At the firehouse we have our own cable account with broadband. Using the DIR-655 everyone has different laptops in use. Can anyone give me an idea about how to best configure the router to use both G and N and still access speeds above the 130 fallback?

Also, the router currently has the "guest" account enabled. Can that be configured differently than the primary account to get a better shot at 300 speeds or should we just disable and go for the best option on the primary account?

Thanks for any ideas. I just went through a frustrating time trying to log in with an "N" card until I changed the security settings on the guest account. I'll be swapping cards so my D-Link goes with my travel laptop at work.

Thanks

[thecreator]

At the firehouse we have our own cable account with broadband. Using the DIR-655 everyone has different laptops in use. Can anyone give me an idea about how to best configure the router to use both G and N and still access speeds above the 130 fallback?

Also, the router currently has the "guest" account enabled. Can that be configured differently than the primary account to get a better shot at 300 speeds or should we just disable and go for the best option on the primary account?

Thanks for any ideas. I just went through a frustrating time trying to log in with an "N" card until I changed the security settings on the guest account. I'll be swapping cards so my D-Link goes with my travel laptop at work.

Thanks

Hi Jimdish25,

In order to achieve 300 Mbps with the D-Link DIR-655 Router you need to use WPA2 Only Encryption. And Ciper Type of AES.

Guest Zone Connections have a different SSID Signal Name from the Wireless Setup. In order to avoid mix ups.

For 802.11 Mode: It should be Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b

Channel Width should be Auto 20/40 MHz

And since it is a Firehouse, select a Transmission Channel that does not cause any interference.

[Jimdish25]

Thank you. Can the "guest zone" have settings compatible for 300, while the primary setup is more for mixed or other than "n" users? I'm not that familiar with the interface on this router to be sure that I'm changing one or both in the setup.

[thecreator]

Thank you. Can the "guest zone" have settings compatible for 300, while the primary setup is more for mixed or other than "n" users? I'm not that familiar with the interface on this router to be sure that I'm changing one or both in the setup.

Hi Jimdish25,

No it can't, because the 300 Setting requires WPA2 Only! Encryption and the Guest Zone, has no Encryption available. Only 802.11n Compatible Users would have 300 Mbps through put using a Compatible Matching Device.

If the Guests need 300 Mbps, then you need to tell them the SSID Signal Name and the Passphase.

Plus you can't use Network Filter to block Users, since everyone seems to be authorized.

[Pamela_TS]

Hi Jimdish25,

No it can't, because the 300 Setting requires WPA2 Only! Encryption and the Guest Zone, has no Encryption available. Only 802.11n Compatible Users would have 300 Mbps through put using a Compatible Matching Device.

If the Guests need 300 Mbps, then you need to tell them the SSID Signal Name and the Passphase.

Plus you can't use Network Filter to block Users, since everyone seems to be authorized.

Your high on something?

The Guest Zone CAN be configured with encryption (WPA2 w/AES only) also. Just as your riding the same radios signal Guest Zone shares the bandwidth with the primary SSID. The Guest SSID may have a different encryption, none or the same; I would use a different key though. Laptops compatible with N at speeds greater than 130 i.e. 40mhz bandwidth can indeed connect via the guest zone; 162, 216 and 270mb rates can indeed be achieved on the guest zone. I subsidize my ISP bill with monthly contributions of cat litter and cat food from two neighbors they both connect via Guest Zone SSID WPA2/AES and get the above mentioned xfer rates. At the moment one neighbor is showing 216 the other 162 both on guest zone, and that's in a wifi crowded community; yes sometimes other wifi activity forces xmit rates down. Generally both of my neighbors see a solid better than 130 on the Guest Zone

[thecreator]

Your high on something?

The Guest Zone CAN be configured with encryption (WPA2 w/AES only) also. Just as your riding the same radios signal Guest Zone shares the bandwidth with the primary SSID. The Guest SSID may have a different encryption, none or the same; I would use a different key though. Laptops compatible with N at speeds greater than 130 i.e. 40mhz bandwidth can indeed connect via the guest zone; 162, 216 and 270mb rates can indeed be achieved on the guest zone. I subsidize my ISP bill with monthly contributions of cat litter and cat food from two neighbors they both connect via Guest Zone SSID WPA2/AES and get the above mentioned xfer rates. At the moment one neighbor is showing 216 the other 162 both on guest zone, and that's in a wifi crowded community; yes sometimes other wifi activity forces xmit rates down. Generally both of my neighbors see a solid better than 130 on the Guest Zone

Hi Pamela_TS,

I stand corrected. I never used Guest Zone, hence it was off or disabled. I never bothered to experiment around with it.

I just Enabled it, without applying the changes and you are correct.

"For best security, use WPA2 Only mode. This mode uses AES(CCMP) cipher and legacy stations are not allowed access with WPA security. For maximum compatibility, use WPA Only. This mode uses TKIP cipher. Some gaming and legacy devices work only in this mode."

You mentioned Rates. If you have G Devices only on your Network, say for Storage and your Transmission Rate is Best (Automatic) you will have constant corrections when transferring files.

I avoid that by limiting the internal Transmission Rate to MCS-11-52 [108] on my system, because I again have G Devices, not capable of Draft n Speed. Works well. I do connect to the Router at 300 mbps, but internally it is at 52 mbps.

[Jimdish25]

Your high on something?

The Guest Zone CAN be configured with encryption (WPA2 w/AES only) also. Just as your riding the same radios signal Guest Zone shares the bandwidth with the primary SSID. The Guest SSID may have a different encryption, none or the same; I would use a different key though. Laptops compatible with N at speeds greater than 130 i.e. 40mhz bandwidth can indeed connect via the guest zone; 162, 216 and 270mb rates can indeed be achieved on the guest zone. I subsidize my ISP bill with monthly contributions of cat litter and cat food from two neighbors they both connect via Guest Zone SSID WPA2/AES and get the above mentioned xfer rates. At the moment one neighbor is showing 216 the other 162 both on guest zone, and that's in a wifi crowded community; yes sometimes other wifi activity forces xmit rates down. Generally both of my neighbors see a solid better than 130 on the Guest Zone

You're correct about those settings. Part of my problem was the main setting was at 20mhz, also set to B,G, and N. I changed those but did not go to WPA2 only. It wasn't necessary for 300 for me. Thank you very much. Whoever configured the router didn't have a clue what they were doing.