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The next problem was an issue with a software firewall. I was having trouble with computers accessing each others files. I disabled it for now, and everything works fine. (I still have windows firewall running.)
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You can take care of this by enabling file and print sharing in the Windows firewall exception list. You really don't need a 3rd party firewall running behind the router.
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I still currently do not have an Ethernet connection
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I don't fully understand what you are trying to say - if your broadband modem is connected to the router, and you have a computer connected to the router with a cable, those are both Ethernet.
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The first problem I encountered was a 2.4 GHz cordless phone interfering with the wireless signal; I replaced the problem phone with a 900 MHz Wal-Mart special…no biggie.
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Same issue I had with the Linksys SRX router, anyone using a high power router (or standard routers that have connection issues) should get rid of 2.4 GHz phones and replace them with 900 MHz or 5.8 GHz phones.
Bottom line - it sounds like this is a worthy competitor to the Linksys SRX. That's quite impressive that you are getting that kind of range without high gain addon antennas or repeaters - or matching cards. My only hesitation is Belkin's history of spotty reliability with their routers, which is the only reason I've been avoiding them.