So many new products from Linksys.
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?childpagename=US%2FLayout&packedargs=c%3DL_Promotion_C1%26cid%3D1124916506131&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper
There are so many new models with the new
SRX technology
I need to broadcast my broadband across a
large home, through many walls, stairs and
to the outside deck.
I am looking for the most powerful method
to do so.
Which Linksys router is currently the most
powerful and best rated for this task?
...and, will the "G" technology be backwards
compatable with a notebook with 802.11B?
I am more interested in the range than the
speed, so I don't mind using 802.11B as long
as it is compatable!
Thanks in advance for your help.
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USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer
That one looks good to fit your needs. If you are going through alot of walls you might want to consider something like this:
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Sate...578138&pagename=Linksys/Common/VisitorWrapper
Depending on how big your house is and what you need to go through. -
That Linksys Range Expander is a PITA to configure if you're using a secured WLAN, and doesn't work all that well anyway. When it does work, it halves your speed. I wouldn't recommend it.
I think the farthest-reaching unit is the WRT54GX4:
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Sate...435381&pagename=Linksys/Common/VisitorWrapper
If you use an SRX Router, you will need a wireless card that also supports SRX to take full advantage of it, though it does also boost standard -B and -G ranges slightly.
If you don't mind tinkering, you may also want to look at the regular WRT54G and some 3rd-party firmware to boost the power. Here's an article on the subject:
http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials/article.php/3562391
The 3rd party firmware also allows you to set up a couple of these routers to piggy back off each other using WDS to extend the range or your WLAN. This is better than the Range Expander because these routers have 2 antennas, so one can be configured for transmitting and the other for recieving, so you don't end up halving your bandwidth.
Question: In a straight line, what's the farthest the signal needs to reach, and how many walls will it pass through?
What is currently the most POWERFUL Linksys SRX Wireless G Router?
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by NJRonbo, Jan 20, 2006.