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    I need Power

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Chimera6586, Aug 2, 2007.

  1. Chimera6586

    Chimera6586 Notebook Consultant

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    Heres the situation:

    My neighbor said I could use his internet for free! All I have to do is set up the wireless router in his house, and I can get the wireless to my house.

    However our houses are a decent distance away. Right now I have this wireless router set up: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833150015

    NETGEAR WPN824 IEEE 802.11b/g RangeMax Wireless Router

    and it really isn't cutting it. My signal is very weak and it cuts out some times.

    So my question is this:

    What would be a good wireless router for me to get that would be better than this one so I could get a good strong signal that would be consistent.

    I have a budget of less than $300.


    Thanks for the help guys.
     
    Chimera6586, Aug 2, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    SuperCantenna!
     
    Greg, Aug 2, 2007
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    Chimera6586 Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry Greg, I have absolutely no idea what your talking about.
    Is that a router? What brand?

    So once again, any wireless routers out there that would meet my needs?

    Thanks in advance
     
    Chimera6586, Aug 2, 2007
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    azntfl Notebook Evangelist

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    dont use 802.11b/g, use 802.11n. you will need to get a new card for your laptop prolly. new router too, the one you have doesnt support 802.11n
     
    azntfl, Aug 2, 2007
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  5. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You'd need something like a dual-antenna WiFi router with the SuperCantenna (think GIANT amplifier) attached where one of the antennas of the router would be. Then you could project the signal in the direction of your house.

    NBR has a review of that thing somewhere around here.
     
    Greg, Aug 2, 2007
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    "You'd need something like a dual-antenna WiFi router"

    Q: What is a "dual-antenna" router? Is the one I have right now dual-antenna?

    "attached where one of the antennas of the router would be"

    Q: So, would I have to attach this thing to my neighbors router?


    Isn't there just a router that I can hook up that is more powerful to project the signal further.

    My neighbor doesn't want a huge tube on a tripod sitting in his office, lol.
     
    Chimera6586, Aug 2, 2007
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  7. Chimera6586

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    Please, anyone?

    Is there a better router that can reach my house?
     
    Chimera6586, Aug 3, 2007
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    MOST ALL ISP HAVE IN THEIR AGREEMENT THAT YOU CAN NOT SHARE WITH OTHERS. You need to have your neighbor confirm that it's legal to do.

    You did not say what the distance is. You may be able to setup a high gain beam antenna and make it work. You will require it on both ends so you may not beable to roam.

    Here is a link where you can but high gain antennas and amplifiers. http://www.hyperlinktech.com/index.php

    11n does not have any further distance than 11g. In some cases less, because the antennas are fixed.
     
    blue68f100, Aug 3, 2007
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    How weak is the signal coming to your house?

    I have had a similar problem at work and I work at a industrial site (lots of metal beams, distortion you get the picture). I was only able to setup a wireless router in a trailer about 100 ft. away of my office. The signal was very weak in my office. I then bought a repeater and installed it and it has been working fine since.

    Hope it helps. ;)
     
    choopz, Aug 4, 2007
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  10. Chimera6586

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    Finally, a straight forward answer.

    Ill just buy the repeater.

    Thanks
     
    Chimera6586, Aug 5, 2007
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    If a repeater is expensive (don't know the prices) you can always get a router compatable with DD-WRT and the repeater function (the Fonera router doesn't; I was pretty disappointed by that...) and use that.
     
    Minger, Aug 6, 2007
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    Most AP have a repeater function, and some mfg sell special units. Most cost around the $80 mark.
     
    blue68f100, Aug 6, 2007
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