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Resolved Advice on swapping over to new D-Link AC1900 Router

Discussion in 'Networking (Hardware & Software)' started by hawk22, 2016/04/01.

  1. 2016/04/01
    hawk22

    hawk22 Geek Member Thread Starter

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    Hi I am looking for advice for the least painful quickest and smartest way to change my Router from my old TP-TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Router to a new
    D-Link Wireless AC1900 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router.
    I have 4 computers hard wired, and my Laptop is via WiFi, Printer is USB to 1 Comp and the rest WiFi Music streaming is also via WiFi.
    I am open to suggestions for a better setup, I must admit though that this slow old Router has never given me any troubles, once I had it set up which was an absolute nightmare for me, that is why I am here asking you guys to make this a smooth changeover if possible.
    I would like to keep my old Network name.
     
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  2. 2016/04/01
    Arie

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    Take screenshots of all the settings of your old router, then it should be childs play to setup the new ;)
     
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  4. 2016/04/02
    hawk22

    hawk22 Geek Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks Arie, that might be the case for you. :D:D
     
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  5. 2016/04/02
    hawk22

    hawk22 Geek Member Thread Starter

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    I need to know more about the little nitty gritty things.
    I know of turning off the Modem and all computers.
    So after taking screen shots of the various settings,I turn everything off, unplug the old Router.
    Connect the Modem to the Internet Port on the new Router, then connect Port 1 on the Router via Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on a computer.
    I have read somewhere some time ago that it is better to use a Laptop if available then a desktop ???.
    Power on Modem first then Router and computer last I believe.
    Am I doing alright so far ??
    What comes next ??
     
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  6. 2016/04/03
    TonyT

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    1. Turn off mode & existing router.
    2. Connect all cables to new router, except modem.
    3. Turn on modem.
    4. Connect modem to new router wan port.
    5. Turn on new router.
    6. Use a wired computer to access the router via a Web browser:
    192.168.0.1
    username: admin
    password: blank, do not type anything in password box.

    Study the router manual in advance:
    ftp://ftp.dlink.eu/Products/dir/dir-880l/documentation/DIR-880L_A1_Manual_v1-02_EU.pdf
     
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  7. 2016/04/04
    hawk22

    hawk22 Geek Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks for that Tony.
    I have just spent 2 hr. reading on forums and other discussion places, regarding the 2 Bands 2.4 GHZ and 5 GHz using the same SSID or separate, I am still as confused about it now as when I started. The only thing I made my mind up about is, I will use the same password.
    What is your preference Tony, or anyone who would like to add their view or experience to it.
    I haven't had the option before so I don't know.

    I should mention though, that most of my stuff is older gear and I don't know if they are capable of using the 5 GHz band.
    Location wise the 5 GHZ would be fine we have our own single story home, so no problem with interfering from other WiFi users.
     
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  8. 2016/04/04
    TonyT

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    I always give 'em different names so as to distinguish them on devices. Then choose the one you want on each device.
     
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  9. 2016/04/06
    hawk22

    hawk22 Geek Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks Tony, many people seem to recommend that way.
    How does it work then, can devices still select on 2.4 or 5 GHz to select the strongest or fastest signal.
    Sorry Tony, but I don't know much about Networking
     
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  10. 2016/04/06
    TonyT

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    If the device is only capable of using 2.4 then use that one, else if capable of 5 then use that one.

    Generally speaking, wifi adapters come with different technologies:

    80211b 2.4GHz
    80211a 2.4GHz - 5GHz
    80211g 2.4GHz
    80211n 2.4GHz
    80211ac 2.4GHz - 5GHz

    If the device has an adapter that is capable of 80211a or ac then it can use the higher band.

    They are all backward compatible, e.g. ac can still connect to b or g network using 2.4GHz band.

    Adapters will be specified as b only, or ab, or abg, or n, or ac. Most all newer devices have ac now.

    One main advantage of dual band routers is that the 2 networks can operate simultaneously, independent of each other. For example, one could have a home network and use 2.4GHz for Internet and use the 5GHz band for streaming multimedia from a media center computer or home theater computer, with no interference or congestion from each other. The router keeps the 2 "lines" separate. It also can be useful for security systems, i.e. Internet on one band and security devices on another band.
     
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  11. 2016/04/07
    hawk22

    hawk22 Geek Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks again Tony
     
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  12. 2016/04/16
    TonyT

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    Does this apply to this thread?

    Near the top of your thread you'll see Thread Tools. Click the down arrow to expand the drop down menu, at the bottom of it you'll see Mark this thread as solved. Click on it to mark your thread as solved.
     
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