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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: Chaoticone on October 23, 2006, 04:15:21 PM

Title: Wireless Network Not Connected
Post by: Chaoticone on October 23, 2006, 04:15:21 PM

Hello All,
    I have a D-Link wireless network between my dedicated machine control PC and my office PC. Almost anytime I have Mach up and try to do anything over the network I lose my connection. Any words of wisdom on how to fix this? Would I have better luck if I hardwired the network? :-\ The two PCs are only about 30 feet away from one another. I went wireless for the isolation in the event of lightning. :'(

Title: Re: Wireless Network Not Connected
Post by: Yodawill2000 on October 23, 2006, 04:51:30 PM

Does it happen when Mach is up or when the Machine is running ?
It has to be interferance from something.
I just use "sneaker"net between my two PC's .
USB stick handles it well.

Title: Re: Wireless Network Not Connected
Post by: Chaoticone on October 23, 2006, 05:02:48 PM

Yes, just when Mach is up. Not necessarily running. I'm also using a USB stick. What is sneaker net?

Title: Re: Wireless Network Not Connected
Post by: Hood on October 23, 2006, 05:03:59 PM

I have a hard wired network and it works no problem.
Hood

Title: Re: Wireless Network Not Connected
Post by: Hood on October 23, 2006, 05:05:21 PM

Quote from: Chaoticone on October 23, 2006, 05:02:48 PM

What is sneaker net?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sneakernet

Title: Re: Wireless Network Not Connected
Post by: Chaoticone on October 23, 2006, 05:11:32 PM

LOL Hey Yoda, that was a fast ball. Workboot net I could have caught. :D

Title: Re: Wireless Network Not Connected
Post by: Yodawill2000 on October 23, 2006, 05:22:23 PM

lol
Sorry showing my age again.


Bizzare how just running Mach kills the signal.

Title: Re: Wireless Network Not Connected
Post by: Chaoticone on October 23, 2006, 05:33:14 PM

I told you guys how much I knew about computers. I know, I know. Sometimes I amaze myself. LOL  :D
 It is bizzare. ( If that's spelled wrong, it's your fault. I copied yours. ;D) Hood was telling me that Mach takes almost complete control. I think he's right. I'm way too lazy for that sneaker net business. Excuse me while I hook up some cat. 5. ;D

Title: Re: Wireless Network Not Connected
Post by: Hood on October 23, 2006, 05:36:39 PM

Did I say that??? Wow cant remember, mind you I am betting forgetful in my old age
Hood

Title: Re: Wireless Network Not Connected
Post by: Chaoticone on October 23, 2006, 05:49:43 PM

Yes, you were complementing Art on what a great job he did with Mach taking over. I'm positive that was you...... :-\ I think. :D I'm getting forgetful too.

Title: Re: Wireless Network Not Connected
Post by: Hood on October 23, 2006, 06:04:00 PM

Oh well I cant remember saying that, I think Mach takes very good control of the port right enough but doesnt really use much resources. Run some code and look at the CPU Usage. Mine very rarely goes over 20%

Hood

Title: Re: Wireless Network Not Connected
Post by: Chaoticone on October 23, 2006, 06:11:07 PM

I hate to ask, but how would I go about doing that?

Title: Re: Wireless Network Not Connected
Post by: Hood on October 23, 2006, 06:15:14 PM

Its called the three fingered salute.
press Ctrl + Alt + Del keys all at same time then click on the performance tab.

Hood

Title: Re: Wireless Network Not Connected
Post by: Chaoticone on October 23, 2006, 06:21:23 PM

You are my Hero. :)  Most of the time it is staying right around 9-12%. I saw 1 spike to 21%.

Title: Re: Wireless Network Not Connected
Post by: Hood on October 23, 2006, 06:25:43 PM

Now now dont get carried away, I am definitely not hero material, you must lead a very sheltered life ;)

Hood

Title: Re: Wireless Network Not Connected
Post by: Chaoticone on October 23, 2006, 06:40:45 PM

Yeap. Just call me mushroom. Kept in dark a fed a bunch of s*#t. :D I have got to get PCs for dummies or something. Just think, All of this in the hands of mere mortals.

Title: Re: Wireless Network Not Connected
Post by: Chaoticone on November 02, 2006, 08:19:22 AM

Got that Cat5 ran last night. It is doing sooooo much better. While on the wireless, if I tried to go to a shared folder from the office, sometimes it would shut down my Mill PC. It may come right back up as if rebooted or it may have an ugly screen. Saying ugly stuff like "A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer." Anybody got any ideas why?

Brett

Title: Re: Wireless Network Not Connected
Post by: Graham Waterworth on November 02, 2006, 12:33:43 PM

It could be a lack of shielding on your PC, 2.4Ghz wireless can send all sorts mad.

The digital control on my washing machine hates my laptops wireless connection.

Graham.