 WiFiFreakPremium
join:2002-11-21
Jacksonville, FL | reply to GodsFO
Re: Linksys - Wireless Signal Booster said by GodsFO:
Does anyone know if the Linksys WSB24 uses antenna diversity?
The WSB24 uses one antenna for RX and one for TX, according Linksys and the FCC.
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 GodsFO
join:2001-01-18
O Fallon, MO | said by WiFiFreak:
The WSB24 uses one antenna for RX and one for TX, according Linksys and the FCC.
That's a bummer, so instead of using one external antenna to extend your range, you would have to use two (one transmit, one receive). And depending on the amount of gain on your antenna(s) you may be breaking FCC regulations by doing so.
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RRNYC
join:2001-01-05
Bellmore, NY | This may be a dumb thing to ask but does anyone know if there is any heath risk if you put it in the livingroom or near people or should I put it in the garage? |
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 HexleyPremium
join:2001-03-12
Hollywood, FL | I got scared of this too but we're talking 100mw here. In the grand scheme of all radio waves we're exposed to everyday, an AccessPoint is not a big deal... |
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RRNYC
join:2001-01-05
Bellmore, NY | Thats true. But I was just thinking a kid standing a foot away may not be to good. I'm still getting it as soon as the one for the G comes out. Just looking at where i'm going to put it. |
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said by RRNYC:
This may be a dumb thing to ask but does anyone know if there is any heath risk if you put it in the livingroom or near people or should I put it in the garage?
The required FCC warning (the same boilerplate that applies to any WiFi gear) is:
said by »gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/cf/tc···KW-WSB24
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons ...
[text was edited by author 2003-03-13 15:37:39] |
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RRNYC
join:2001-01-05
Bellmore, NY | Then the garage it is!!!! |
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Then the garage it is!!!!
That's only 8 inches! Moving it to the garage is overkill, and it probably would defeat the purpose of the product. |
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I know that the signal booster was designed for the 802.11b series of wireless routers ... but will it work with the new wireless G router? |
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RRNYC
join:2001-01-05
Bellmore, NY | THATS WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW.. I NEED IT FOR THE G. DOES ANYONE KNOW? |
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said by southcentral:
I know that the signal booster was designed for the 802.11b series of wireless routers ... but will it work with the new wireless G router?
<LEGAL_CAVEAT> Be aware that this violates FCC regs and is unsupported by Linksys. </LEGAL_CAVEAT>
I have seen conflicting reports on this question. A Linksys tech once posted that it could work; another poster said he tried it and it didn't.
AFIK, there is no technical reason why it wouldn't work. I think you would need custom cables and different antennas -- doesn't the 802.11g unit use different antenna connectors than the BEFW11S4 and WAP11 do?
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RRNYC
join:2001-01-05
Bellmore, NY | NO. ITS THE SAME ANTENNAS. LOOKS JUST LIKE THE B |
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NO. ITS THE SAME ANTENNAS. LOOKS JUST LIKE THE B
In that case, you can always try it and see. Just make sure you can return it, and that you understand the risks. |
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RRNYC
join:2001-01-05
Bellmore, NY | HAS ANYONE DONE IT? |
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