What WAP will work with ION Client Software?

Question

Our Ion lightboard will not reliable connect to and remain connected with a laptop running the client software wirelessly. It is stable when it is connected via a cable, so I know that the problem is not with the software. I have discussed this with ETC and know that I need to filter out some information being sent out via the WAP. The one that we have will not allow me to filter the information out. It is an inexpensive WAP. My question is for anyone who has successfully set up their system to use the client software running wirelessly. What brand and model of WAP are you using in your system?

GeckoTH · Answer

I'm using a Trendnet TEW-652BRP Router with no problems. The main reason we chose to get this one was simply because it was a cheap $30. Though I'm pretty sure nearly any current D-Link or Linksys would also work just fine. If you wanna get more advanced, you could find a router that you could install DD-WRT firmware on in order to manually boost wireless range, etc... 
 I'm working on a stage that is 160' long and 90' wide. My Ion is sitting on one side of the stage, and I've got a Cat5 cable running from it to the perms (which are 25' up) to the router which is mounted near the center of the stage up high (placed for optimal coverage across the whole stage). 
 I have DHCP running on the router, and disabled on the console. I've manually set the IP Address of both the console and my wireless tablet, making sure those IPs fall within the range of the DHCP server. I disabled SSID Broadcast within the wireless settings of the router - so when other people on stage look for wireless networks, my network isn't listed (I simply have to manually enter the name of the network on my tablet). For further security, I've enabled MAC Address Filtering on the router, so only the devices whose physical MAC Address I list can connect. In my case, I've listed the Tablet PC, the Ion Console, and my iPhone (so I can use the iRFR app). Note: I recommend listing your computer first so that it can continue to access the router's website. I don't recommend using any WEP/WPA passwords since encrypting your network can actually slow connection speed. 
 I am able to walk anywhere on stage with either my Tablet or my iPhone with no problems. A couple weeks ago, when the router was initially placed on one side of the stage, and not in the center, I would occaisionally lose sync on the far side of the stage with the tablet, but it would sync back up again if I walked back in range. 
 Lemme know if you've got any further questions or need clarification!