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September 10th, 2004 13:00
wireless signal
Just received my new dell laptop. Got everything hooked up with router (Linksys G). It works well if I'm in the same room. Tried several things...won't list, but finally realized it's the internal wireless card. Came to that solution when a friend brought his laptop to my house and it worked great. He happened to have an extra Linksys G card and plugged it in my computer and that boosted my signal a lot. I'm happy with the performance now except I need a boost to help me get signal in my bedroom. Just around 20 more feet would help. (I have a long house and router and modem happen to be in one end, and my bedroom on the other end. I'm not wanting to relocate the router and modem because of my home office). Does anyone have any suggestions? A computer store in town recommended an "access point", another recommended a "repeater" or a "bridge". I'm a novice and don't know which route to go. I do know I need a solution that won't require any cables being ran. Is there some type of device that will boost my signal requiring only an electrical outlet? Would appreciate any help!
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Midnight Star
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September 12th, 2004 01:00
Now, i'm not a forum moderator by any means, and 'sneaking' around at times does seem kinda cool, BUT ...
These forums are fairly loose, and we should really be talking more about how to help the posters solve their various problems without presenting something that might be questionable or possibly illegal. You do have a question, and there more than likely would be a solution, just not here.
"Just because a woman has left her purse unattended, doesn't mean I have to take it, life is about making choices, not reacting on primal instinct".
There would be no lesson for her to learn, and everyone watching would no longer trust the person who did it. The same with us. We would begin to lose the trust of others if we started giving solutions to questions like that.
Mike.
Message Edited by Midnight Star on 09-11-2004 10:00 PM
BRR
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September 12th, 2004 03:00
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September 12th, 2004 04:00
I also am using the Wirelss G router, and the wireless G external card. I have trouble with the connection when i get too far away from the router which is in the basement. when i go upstairs it gets weaker so im thinking of getting the wireless G expander. After hearing that it works well for you, that makes me feel better that i can fix this problem.
How far away form your router did you place the expander? I just need to get an idea of how far away i can place it to recieve a good enough connection through out the house.
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Midnight Star
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September 12th, 2004 12:00
I believe that wireless G has better 'line of site' range the wireless B, but is more easily blocked by walls and other obstacles. My signal drops down to the last two bars when i'm outside and thats about 80' away, going through multiple walls. None brick though. That's some good infomation about being able to boost the router's signal. Did that solution cost as much as the original router?
Mike.
johnallg
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September 13th, 2004 00:00
Midnight Star
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September 13th, 2004 00:00
I was thinking I read somewhere that one was better than the other, range wise, when transmitting through solid obstacles (like walls) than the other. I couldv'e gotten them mixed up ...
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Mike.
NemesisDB
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September 13th, 2004 02:00
Perhaps you're confusing g with a. Due to it's higher frequency, 802.11a will have many more problems dealing with walls and other obstructions.
Midnight Star
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September 13th, 2004 03:00
I'm not sure if it was on another forum or where exactly it was, but thanks guys for bringing me up to speed.
Mike.