Reef lights and our internet

cponce · 12-29-2007, 07:42 PM

We noticed that since we got our tank a week ago our internet connection does not work when our reef lights are on. Does anyone have this same problem?

tbittner · 12-29-2007, 08:42 PM

Are you using a wireless network?

CATALYST · 12-29-2007, 08:53 PM

The magneto on our scooter would give off a weird frequency. We've been thrown off the marine base because it messed with their two way radios and you can hear it through the phone line in the house too.
I don't have that problem but I can believe it.

sasquatch · 12-29-2007, 09:29 PM

ballasts are notorious for leakage, in fact one of the main criteria in design is emissions, it could just be a bad ground and there are some plug in suppressors that might work.

tbittner · 12-29-2007, 10:33 PM

Lights must be on now...

cponce · 12-30-2007, 03:26 AM

yes, lights out therefore internet is on.

we do have wireless.

DaveK · 12-30-2007, 09:15 AM

Depending upon the type of wireless network you have, you might be able to change the channel it uses. You need to change it on both the router (access point) side, and the computer side. They must match.

It may also be possible to cable it. This will give a more reliable connection.

lcstorc · 12-30-2007, 09:47 AM

Never had a problem here. Of course I probably jynxed myself by typing this.

12-29-2007, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
cponce Tunicate Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 9 View Gallery Karma Komment	Reef lights and our internet We noticed that since we got our tank a week ago our internet connection does not work when our reef lights are on. Does anyone have this same problem?

12-29-2007, 08:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Reef lights and our internet Are you using a wireless network? __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

12-29-2007, 08:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
CATALYST Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 916 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Reef lights and our internet The magneto on our scooter would give off a weird frequency. We've been thrown off the marine base because it messed with their two way radios and you can hear it through the phone line in the house too. I don't have that problem but I can believe it.

12-29-2007, 09:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Reef lights and our internet ballasts are notorious for leakage, in fact one of the main criteria in design is emissions, it could just be a bad ground and there are some plug in suppressors that might work.

12-29-2007, 10:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Reef lights and our internet Lights must be on now... __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

12-30-2007, 03:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
cponce Tunicate Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 9 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Reef lights and our internet yes, lights out therefore internet is on. we do have wireless.

12-30-2007, 09:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
DaveK Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelpahia, PA Posts: 648 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Reef lights and our internet Depending upon the type of wireless network you have, you might be able to change the channel it uses. You need to change it on both the router (access point) side, and the computer side. They must match. It may also be possible to cable it. This will give a more reliable connection.

12-30-2007, 09:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,528 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Reef lights and our internet Never had a problem here. Of course I probably jynxed myself by typing this. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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