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12th March 2007, 12:48 PM #1
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Wireless ADSL Router/Modem
Hi,
Amateur here.
Just wondering if anyone could give me some advice on a moderatley inexpensive Wireless Router/Modem, which could work in a two story (52 square) house which unfortunately has concrete floors, walls and ceilings.
I currently have a D-link DSL-G604T Wireless ADSL Router.
It only seems to reach half of the house.
Would it be smart to purchase a new router? Or a extender?
Any advice would be great!
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12th March 2007, 01:02 PM #2
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1st, this is the woodturning forum, your question should be here... NOTHING AT ALL TO DO WITH WOODWORK
Originally Posted by gossal
2nd, you may need a wireless access point on each floor connected directly to each other via cable.Cliff.
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12th March 2007, 01:14 PM #3
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Is now! Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers
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12th March 2007, 01:16 PM #4
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I dont think we have the sort of router he is looking for.
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12th March 2007, 01:25 PM #5
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I would think that you need a 2nd wireless unit, configured to bridge mode. Be aware though, that this unit will run at 1/2 speed on the wireless.
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12th March 2007, 01:32 PM #6
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Yep its a common problem.
In schools we normally use another building and point a directional antenna to the other building and another back to the other building this cuts costs and works well and can cover up to three floors.
You could try the way cliff advised and spend more money then other is to place the Router in a staircase see what type of access that gives you if it works then run a phone extension lead to the Router for your Internet access.
Or take it back and tell them your problem and ask for a solution.
Last of all please secure you network using WEP as I have access to the net from other peoples networks in my area and they don't have any idea as they have no security set up, I COULD BE DOWNLOADING ANYTHING.I like to move it move it, I like to move it.
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12th March 2007, 01:42 PM #7
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You should be able to get a TP-Link wireless access point for less than $100 retail.
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12th March 2007, 03:31 PM #8
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As an IT Consultant I have a client with a 2 story waterfront home, same story, brick and cement everywhere, and I used a MIMO rangemax router from Netgear (supposedly better range and reception than standard wireless), AND a rangemax card and get fairly consistant signal. Even using the rangemax router and a normal card, I do get some signal, so the MIMO technology does make a difference in this situation. I have no doubt a normal wireless router and normal wireless card would not work. For best results you need a MIMO router AND MIMO wireless card.
Having said that, unfortunately you will never know unless you try and I don't guarantee the better range wireless devices will work for you.
Netgear use 'rangemax' Belkin use 'G-Plus', but whatever manufacturer you use, it will specify 'MIMO'
The other option is optional stronger antennas, to do this make sure your network cards antenna that comes with it is removable. Also keep in mind if any of the systems are laptops, the built in wireless cards obviously have tiny built in antennas and pose a problem in all but the most basic close by wireless networking - but thats just my experience.Last edited by abitfishy; 12th March 2007 at 03:35 PM. Reason: Added a bit more....
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12th March 2007, 03:41 PM #9
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One Netgear router will cost you about $250.
For that you can buy 2 TP-link access points & a lenght of cable & still have change.Cliff.
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12th March 2007, 04:56 PM #10
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One device or two devices and cabling? Defeats the purpose of wanting a wireless network IMO Cliff....
Not everything is about saving a couple of $$$.
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12th March 2007, 05:21 PM #11
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Nuh but, sometimes it is the only way to fix the problem. Originally Posted by abitfishy
28 years in the industry & I trained in radio before that, I'm not clueless.
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12th March 2007, 07:02 PM #12
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I didn't think we were assuming the wireless MIMO wouldn't fix it........
If a wired access point is the only way, then clearly.
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12th March 2007, 07:38 PM #13
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We just haven't seen a lot of evidence to support this.28 years in the industry & I trained in radio before that, I'm not clueless.
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12th March 2007, 10:03 PM #14
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Shouldn't you be chasing a parked car or replacing the tip on a football? Originally Posted by Grunt
We just haven't seen a lot of evidence to support this.
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12th March 2007, 10:18 PM #15
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The bloke already has a Wireless ADSL Router & wireless LAN card(s). Originally Posted by abitfishy
If he can take them back for a refund, then he can try the Netgear option, if he can't, then my option is not going to cost him a heap to fix it unless it is not possible to run a cable from one floor to the next.
The TP-Link gear does work, I installed one in a downstairs office for a builder & his wife can access it from her laptop upstairs.Cliff.
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