Mr Network
join:2006-08-17
Irvine, CA
| reply to tdcinc
Re: Distance / B vs. G vs. N / Adaptors
Theoretically, Pre-N devices should greatly improve the coverage in your home. Realistically, it all depends. The biggest difference between B and G is speed. The distance with these two technologies should be pretty comparable, especially considering 11g used 11b when the signal begins to degrade in order to maintain a connection. You may notice a distance gain using 11g equipment however, because there is a chance the the power output of an 11g router could be greater than that of an 11b router, this would in turn provide more coverage.
11n, or pre-n, products because of the antenna technologies should give you the best range out of the 3, assuming you use an 11n adapter on your client computer. This has been proven in many reviews from different publications. The bad thing about wireless however, is that your results will differ from everyone else. The technology is too environment dependent to be predictable.
If I were you, I would try out 11g first, since there is a good chance that this will clear up your problem. Pre-N products are, for lack of a better word, immature at this point and could potentially cause you more headaches than they are worth. That and they are a bit pricier. If you do decide to go with 11g products, remember, you get what you pay for. Don't go out and buy the cheapest thing on the shelf. The easiest way to cut down price is to sacrifice performance.
One other thing, don't use a repeater, try higher gain antennas instead. Not going to get into it, but when using a repeater, your effective throughput is cut in half.
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LLigetfa
join:2006-05-15
Fort Frances, ON
| said by Mr Network  :You may notice a distance gain using 11g equipment however, because there is a chance the the power output of an 11g router could be greater than that of an 11b router, this would in turn provide more coverage. The specs I've read on most consumer radios indicate the opposite. G runs with slightly reduced power than B. |
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Golferdude77
join:2006-08-23
Georgetown, TX
| reply to Mr Network
I had a g router and had trouble reaching the other end of the house also. I am going through 3 rock walls and two sheetrock walls, so alot of barriers. I got a pre-n router, and it did help the coverage and speed. And I am only using a std. g adapter. Comp USA has a good deal on a Pre-N, Belkin router, plus you get a "free" usb print server (after rebate). I bought it mainly for the additional coverage and not so much the speed. But if I put in the right card, I could take advantage of the speed. Good luck. |
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