WiFi Access Points

[hebnern]

Routers/extenders that are known to work:

• Asus RT-NI6 (DD-WRT v24-sp2 (08/12/10) mega)
• Linksys EA6500
• Linksys EA6900 AC (DD-WRT, G/N, WPA2 TKIP)
• Linksys WRT-54G
• ASUS RT-AC66U Dual-Band Wireless-AC1750 Gigabit Router
• Securifi Almond Wireless Network Extender (ALM-BLK-IN)

Routers that have known issues:

• Comcast TC8305C:

Update. I took the brewbit to a friends house and was able to update (1.2) first go! (its small, but the screen saver feature is so important). This morning I completely reset my router/gateway, and configured the static IP on the brewbit and it connects consistently to my airport router now. However, it still disconnects after that 2 minute mark. Probably as expected. But it also consistently reconnects. So, I am up and running and logging data. Woot! My assumption at this point i…

• Zoom 5352:

I have successfully connected my brewbit to an ancient Linksys WRT-54G router, which is 802.11g only. I am using WPA-PSK security. DHCP is being used. I cannot get the brewbit to connect to my Zoom 5352 modem even with security turned off. I have both devices set to use 192.168.1.x as the subnet during testing periods. I have scoured the Zoom's manual trying to figure out what the issue is. Unfortunately, this modem does not allow me to go 802.11g only. It is 802.11n active or radios off. The Zo…

• Netgear WNDR3700:

Unfortunately, I cannot get mine to connect. I have a Netgear WNDR3700 and it is just acting as a bridge to the cable modem downstairs. The cable modem hands out IPs on the 192.168.0.X subnet and it is not easy to change that. I have tried turning off WPA2 security, but that has not helped. Right now, it will connect for a few mins and then drop out. Bummed I can't use the device at all.

• Buffalo WZR-HP-G300NH
  • Has issues with security
  • Works without security.
• Buffalo WHR-HP-G54
  • Has issues with WPA-PSK AES
  • Works with WPA-PSK TKIP

[hebnern]

[SLOBrewer]

I have had reliable connectivity with a Securifi Almond Wireless Network Extender (ALM-BLK-IN). I've got it set up to bridge all traffic from the WiFi in my house out to a new WiFi network in my garage. Works like a charm and resolved a lot of my transient network connectivity issues across my devices.

I've also had success with my main WiFi router: ASUS RT-AC66U Dual-Band Wireless-AC1750 Gigabit Router.

[thjoca3]

I have a Linksys EA6900 AC router, I had issues getting things to connect, found there is no direct setting to change between TKIP and AES and I had it set for "N" only. I installed DD-WRT Beta firmware (04-18-2014-r2391 ), which gives me the choice. I have my 2.5Ghz band configured for G/N WPA2 TKIP and has been stable since. I should add that I run on a 10.0.0.x network.

[dunnry]

I have the Netgear WNDR3700 (which does NOT reliably work out of box) and I was able to get mine connected in two steps. First, you need to temporarily use another router to download a later firmware update. I used an older Apple Airport Express (b/g model). That router works great with the Brewbit, btw. Next, once you can download the update and get it installed, I was able to manually set the IP address and gateway info on the device. Then, back at the Netgear router, I simply reserved the same IP for the device's MAC address. I updated the device to use the Netgear WiFi and disconnected the Apple router.

That allowed my device to have a stable connection. I tested that for a couple days and that setup worked fine.

So, you can add the Apple Airport Express (b/g) model as tested and working. You can use the Netgear with later firmware as well.

[truckmann]

I'm using a TP-LINK TL-WA801ND Wireless N300 Access Point and it has been working great since I got it about 3 weeks ago.

[mike]

Hi all, read the boards, thanks for the postings. After much experimentation I found success and was able to update my brewbit. Summary of findings:

• Linksys E4200 router (has been my primary) did NOT work...connected, but s/w update download consistently timed-out and never completed, with our without wireless security enabled
• My old D-Link DIR-655 did NOT work. Never achieved a server connection
• Netgear WNDR4300 DID WORK. Used no wireless security to do so. Now patched to 1.3!

I have a Motorola SB6141 cable modem with Comcast which was used in all configurations

I guess I'm fortunate to have 3 wireless routers lying around, and a Saturday with the girls shopping to finally achieve success. Now looking forward to USING my brewbit!

Mike

[rovrell]

Hi!

Did some tests with slightly different routers and access points.
Hope it can help someone

Routers:
ASUS RT-AC68U = WORKING (2,4GHz, WPA2)
Vololink VA125 = WORKING (only tested with no security)

AP:
D-Link DAP-2553 = WORKING (2,4GHz, only tested with no security)
Excito B3 = WORKING (WPA2)

Best Regards

[dpitts]

Netgear WNDR4300 WPA2 was working, updated to 1.3.2, stopped working, reset to 1.0.0 and still not working. It's a router from the ISP (SureWest) and they have the config console locked down. I can't even telnet into it despite my best efforts. Now with no screen time out in the old version I am fearful of burn in. Off to the IT candy store for me I guess.

[bmoney]

I have had issues where my WiFi was working but then it stops. I ended up tracking it down to my router just needing a reboot for some reason. Maybe try that?

[dpitts]

always worth a try!
But in this case, an exercise in futility.

[dunnry]

Yet another update - the Netgear WNDR3700 works now out of the box with 1.3.1 update software. I was shipped a new device with that already installed and it had no problem connecting to WiFi and getting an IP address via DHCP. It has been stable so far for 2 days.