vincentfox
join:2003-03-18
Davis, CA
| reply to geniv1
Re: Recommend on long range 802.11g router & boost
You should look into antennas, NOT higher power.
You can cross miles of open space with a puny 30 milliwatt signal using directional antenna. A simple 6 or 8 dBi patch antenna placed in the right location can cover a lot of building. And do it WITHOUT creating so much noise that you bleed signal and interference all over your neighbors property. Around my house I can pick up too many AP's all sitting on Channel 6 now, I hate to think what it'll be like if everyone gets boosters.
A patch antenna placed at one corner of the house pointing towards it's diagonally opposite corner can cover a large area with strong signal, and with minimal leakage in directions you don't want. All by directing a weak signal as much as possible in the direction you DO want, and not spewing it in every direction like the stubby built-in aerial does. Fortunately I find Hawking brand 6 dBi patch units in the local computer stores now, at around $35 US.
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