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Trying to set up dlink dir-655 wifi signal to my comcast modem/router tc8305c

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October 16, 2014 12:23:06 AM

So ever since i switched to comcast using their modem technicolor tc8305c I tried to connect my dir-655 router in hoping to get better wireless signal in my room since the modem is connected outside the dining room area and my room is at the back of the house. After the cable modem installation I connected it to the dir-655 router which then I used that to connect to my computer with the ethernet cables.

After the installation of comcast which was 3-4 months ago I just connected everything to use on ethernet cable and left it alone since at that time I just wanted to set up everything up and use the internet. Now I want to bring my laptop around the back of the house with full wifi signal if possible.

My question is now what do I do from here in order to get max wifi signal off the dir-655 router in my room since the comcast modem wifi range is not strong enough to reach the back of the house.

*Also I forgot to mention that the dlink router i have is old and used. Meaning it has wep key, 128 hex key, ssid set up and all. When I log into wifi with the preset info on this router I get very good signal 54.0Mbps but I'm not using the comcast modem connection. Is it ok using it like this or am I suppose to do something to it to make it connect with the comcast modem network? Something that is called bridged? I'm not sure.

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October 16, 2014 12:42:40 AM

You could first of all, check to make sure the router has detachable antennas, if it does replace them both with directional antennas and point towards the client. You can use wifi boosters on the AP to increase signal strength. Use directional antenna on the client side as well. There are too many factors to consider, interference obstacles and range are most common. If the signal is still weak to the back of the house use repeaters in between to extend signal.
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October 16, 2014 12:54:59 AM

The dir-655 have directional antennas and I now pointed all three towards the direction of the modem. The thing is do I connect the wifi with the modem or the dir-655 router? And honestly I am a complete novice at this and don't understand what you are talking about or how to access the modes beside fixing the antennas. the technicolor tc8305c modem/router doesn't have antennas.
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October 16, 2014 1:00:32 AM

what you want to do is disable weak wifi on the comcast modem, connect the comcast modem to your dr-655 using an ethernet cable to the appropriate port. Then setup your dlink router as your main wifi router to maximum performance. You do not point directional antennas to the modem only to the client which is the back of your house you said?
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October 16, 2014 2:11:48 AM

ib2007 said:
what you want to do is disable weak wifi on the comcast modem, connect the comcast modem to your dr-655 using an ethernet cable to the appropriate port. Then setup your dlink router as your main wifi router to maximum performance. You do not point directional antennas to the modem only to the client which is the back of your house you said?


If i set the dlink router as my main wifi will I still get wifi off the comcast modem and how would i do that? My roommate's room is at the front portion of the house so they get very good/excellent signal almost 54.0Mbps all the time, whereas my room is located at the back portion of the house and the signal don't reach very well so I get low signal.

Also I forgot to mention that the dlink router i have is old and used. Meaning it has wep key, 128 hex key, ssid set up and all. When I log into wifi with the preset info on this router I get very good signal 54.0Mbps but I'm using a different SSID and not using the comcast modem SSID connection. Is it ok using it like this or am I suppose to do something to it to make it connect with the comcast modem network? Something that is called bridged? I'm not sure.
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