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    Using a DD-WRT bridge: how to improve signal?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by MJPByron, Sep 23, 2009.

  1. MJPByron

    MJPByron Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a DD-WRT equipped router running in client bridge mode to my Xbox 360. Does anyone know if I can set it up to also connect to my laptops which are 10 feet away rather than connecting the laptops to the source router a few rooms away?
     
    MJPByron, Sep 23, 2009
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  2. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I believe you can boost transmitting power using DD-WRT, but you must be careful. If you over do it you may just fry your router. Typically a small increase would be fine (Try Googling your specific router model). It wouldn't hurt to attach a fan to your router either.
     
    usapatriot, Sep 24, 2009
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  3. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    if you go to high you need to normally upgrade your ac adapter to a higher amp one
     
    zfactor, Sep 24, 2009
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    You can also get aftermarket antennas for many routers... that can seriously help your signal, even more so than boosting power.
     
    Pitabred, Sep 24, 2009
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  5. Patrick

    Patrick Formerly beat spamers with stiks

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    Look up repeater bridge mode. I use it and it works great.
     
    Patrick, Sep 24, 2009
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