at&t outage

[rebound]

The wireless router that came with the service was garbage. I didn't use it.

Thought about that.  Did you completely replace it, or just create wireless subnet using a better router?

[swake]

The wifi router AT&T gave me was integrated with the modem and they locked me out of the admin console, so I had to do a subnet.

Another nice thing with Cox, I don't even use their modem. The only thing I rent from them is a cable card for $2 a month.

[patric]

The wireless router that came with the service was garbage. I didn't use it.

FWIW, the current at&t gateway (modem/router/wap) is the BGW210-700 that has both 2.4GHz and 5GHz radios.

https://fccid.io/PGRBGW210/User-Manual/User-Manual-3205221

[sgrizzle]

I turned the AT&T router wireless off. I have three Access points, connected via Cat-5, at three places in my house (It's a long house with some materials that don't do radio any favors). Just plugged that setup into the AT&T router. I get great wireless signal, just can't access anything outside my house 1-2 a month.

I have their TV service for almost free, two of my boxes are wireless and run off of a different AT&T access point. That one can't see through a closed door.

[rebound]

Thanks for these replies.   I have a pretty decent wireless router sitting idle.  I'll set up a subnet and see how that works over time.  If I get noticeably better wifi, I'll look to move completely off the ATT router and move everything to the subnet.

[sgrizzle]

Thanks for these replies.   I have a pretty decent wireless router sitting idle.  I'll set up a subnet and see how that works over time.  If I get noticeably better wifi, I'll look to move completely off the ATT router and move everything to the subnet.

You can turn the routing off on almost any router and use it as just a wireless access point. No need to add a second layer of address translation.

[patric]

You can turn the routing off on almost any router and use it as just a wireless access point. No need to add a second layer of address translation.

Sometimes its as simple as plugging a crossover Ethernet cable into a port (rather than the input) after turning off the routers DHCP.  Be aware that I once had a situation where the router-turned-AP decided to reinstate its DHCP after a power failure.  Your mileage may vary.

I will note that the newest at&t gateways have better radios than before (so much that I was able to decommission a repeater) and  one of the IT guys at work turned me on to the Ubiquiti APs that seem to handle traffic quite well.

[swake]

You can turn the routing off on almost any router and use it as just a wireless access point. No need to add a second layer of address translation.

AT&T wouldn't give the admin password to the router and it wasn't any of the common ones.

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AT&T wouldn't give the admin password to the router and it wasn't any of the common ones.

I was talking about turning routing off on YOUR router, not theirs.

Also, on all the AT&T routers they are giving out today, the passwords are printed on the side.

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I was talking about turning routing off on YOUR router, not theirs.

Also, on all the AT&T routers they are giving out today, the passwords are printed on the side.

Yeah,  I have the password to my ATT router.    And the spare one I have has specific instructions for setting it up as a subnet.  Travelling yesterday and today.  I'm going to mess with it later this week.

I may also look into getting ATT to provide me with one of their newest routers.  If that is free or nominal cost, and fixed the wireless issue, it would be the preferred option.

[patric]

I may also look into getting ATT to provide me with one of their newest routers.  If that is free or nominal cost, and fixed the wireless issue, it would be the preferred option.

Chances are they will only do that if you get a house call from a tech with one on his truck.  Mine told me it was a one-for-one-swap at no cost, but a new $7 equipment fee showed up on the next bill.  Granted the new BGW210 was much better than the old NVG (Not Very Good) gateway but you have to get everything in writing now.  The new one also has an Optical Network Terminal fiber optic connector but its RJ-45 meaning it takes an optical adapter when you eventually go fiber.