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    Extending 802.11n wireless range

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by alhinai, Apr 19, 2008.

  1. alhinai

    alhinai Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there a device or a solution to extend the N coverage range? I know that there are many repeater devices out in the market for 802.11g routers, however I have never seen one for N routers. I am trying to to extend my WRT600N wireless range to eliminate dead spots in my house.

    Been googling around but all available info are for G networks and nothing much for the N networks. Any help would be appreciated.
     
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Not that I'm aware of, and don't expect any till after the spec is ratified, 2009. Like I have been saying all alone 11n has no better range than a 11g using the same tech. More speed yes. But if you look at the reviews, you will do better with 11g for long distance. 11n looses speed very quickly when distance is increased as compaired to 11g.

    You can use a 11g hardware and set the router to 11g only, provided you are using the 2.4ghz bandwidth.
     
    blue68f100, Apr 19, 2008
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