Thinking about it
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| posted on 2/4/08 at 08:57 PM |
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Increasing wireless router range
As above. I have a wireless router which ideally could do with being placed more centrally in the house to give better coverage.
Is there a way of increasing the range by some means? Could the signal be transmitted to another router and on from there? I do have another wireless
router doing nothing. Can the two be used in unison some way?
I'm sure someone has the answer
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mark chandler
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| posted on 2/4/08 at 09:16 PM |
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Most you can configure as a bridge/repeater so dig out the manuals.
Regards Mark
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bilbo
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| posted on 2/4/08 at 09:19 PM |
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What you need is a WiFi 'Bridge'. Basically a WiFi device that can sit between you and your router, effectivly extending the range of the
router. A lot of WiFi devices have this facility built in. Something like this will do it for you:
http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=30HT&SearchType=1&SearchTerms=bridge&PageMode=3&SearchKey=All&SearchMode=All&Na
vigationKey=0
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hobbsy
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| posted on 2/4/08 at 09:24 PM |
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If its a Linksys wireless router you might be able to get some 3rd party firmware that lets you crank up the signal strength.
Or if it has removable antennae you might be able to get higher gain versions (don't try too hard to remove them as you might break
non-removable ones quite easily!)
Or as someone else suggested you can get range extenders / repeaters.
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Thinking about it
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| posted on 2/4/08 at 09:29 PM |
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It is a linksys it has no external antenna. The manual says the optional antenna is not available for uk
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joneh
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| posted on 2/4/08 at 10:07 PM |
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Get a belkin g+nimo router. Fantastic range.
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hobbsy
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| posted on 2/4/08 at 10:25 PM |
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What model number is it?
As I said some of the Linksys models have 3rd party firmware available which let you crank the power up a LOT, like 4x or more.
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Daimo_45
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| posted on 2/4/08 at 10:45 PM |
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i have that Linkys ethernet bridge in the link. I've been using on my xbox 360 to connect to my router via wireless.
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neilj37
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| posted on 3/4/08 at 01:20 PM |
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If you want something cheap and cheerful "locost" how about a flatenna 
http://www.tritium.co.uk/Flatennaroot.htm
[Edited on 3/4/08 by neilj37]
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britishtrident
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| posted on 5/4/08 at 12:59 PM |
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If the aerial unscrews from the back just stick a high gain antenna on it ---- high gain antenna come with a cable to allow you to remote mount it.
Usually wall mounted near the ceiling works well -- antenna prices start about 10 pounds.
If it dosen't meet your needs you use either a wireless range extender or run an ethernet cable to a wireless access point.
It isn't worth mucking about doing it any other way.
[Edited on 5/4/08 by britishtrident]
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 5/4/08 at 05:19 PM |
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Note that using a wifi repeater effectively halves the available bandwidth!
A decent high gain antenna is usually one of the most effective mods if possible. If you are considering using an access point then
Ebuyer currently have one of the cheapest I have seen at £13.49
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