I have fitted my wireless router in what I think is the optimal (rangewise) position, I am governed as to where it can go by the availability of plugskt's and phoneskts, but the no of walls the signal has to go through severely limits my range, I live in a bungalow by the way. Ive looked at range extenders with the possibility of putting it in the loft that way there would be less walls to go through, only rather thin flimsy plasterboard, or could I just extend the twin antennas on my router into the loft?.
Any idea's ?
Have you thought about mains networking as an alternative?
Very impressed with mains networking, no issues since installation.You can also purchase a mains network wireless access point to extend your wireless range. Solwise homeplugs are competitively priced and delivery is prompt.
Another option is wireless extenders, such as these (http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ProductID=2823) (though I must admit that given the price I'd probably go with wired mains networking).
Quote from: Rik on Mar 25, 2008, 13:10:23
Have you thought about mains networking as an alternative?
I did originally but was concerned about security, so I went for a Belkin system which had a good review. I don't really want to go to the expense of starting again, is moving the antennas not an option then?
I don't know the Belkin router, Talos. Is the antenna detachable?
No, they are two flexible rubber type about 6 in long.
Not sure you could do anything except move the router into the loft, then, or add an access point there as a repeater.
Thats just what I was thinking, thanks Rik, I'll have to raid the piggy bank again. :bawl:
If you don't mind the expense you could change over to an 802.11n (MIMO) router. The building penetration is supposed to be much better on "n" than it is on "g." Would anybody care to confirm this from experience and recommend a router?
Cheers,
Paul.
I don't have any experience of them, but I've always been under the impression that they should be avoided, for now, as "n" is only a draft standard and could change, rendering the equipment obsolete.
There's often a need to match router and adapters to a single manufacturer.
Quote from: Dangerjunkie on Mar 25, 2008, 17:15:38
If you don't mind the expense you could change over to an 802.11n (MIMO) router. The building penetration is supposed to be much better on "n" than it is on "g." Would anybody care to confirm this from experience and recommend a router?
Cheers,
Paul.
The one I use is G+Mimo, Ive been quite happy with it, but I have it positioned in the central room in the house, the signal has to travel through at least two concrete block walls to reach any room but the one its in, a signal of 2-3 bars is the best I can get
and that is patchy.
http://80211n.wifinetnews.com/
This site can tell you more about "N"
if you like playing with things, and your a tight fisted yorkshireman, or scottish :) this may be of interest, http://www.freeantennas.com/projects/template/
Very interesting link - thanks! I remember reading about the Pringles can antenna some years ago, but the ones on that page are apparently better. :thumb: