Tom, On one wireless router I had some years ago we did replace the antenna with a high gain one and it did greatly improve the communication problems. I think the replacement antenna was a 10DB gain but I am not sure. So far this Two Wire jobbie is doing a very good job. As I said, the fartherest computer is a good 80 feet away and has an excellent signal from the router. I also really do like the external wireless cards as you can move them up, around or wherever to improve reception and transmission. The USB cable can be fairly long without any loss of data strength. Cy, the Ancient Okie....
_____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Fowle Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:24 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [SPAM] [BlindHandyMan] using a wireless router I should think that since routers fall under the FCC's part 15 unlicensed devices certification, the power would be strictly limited, probably to 100 miliwatts. So, to improve range you can either make a much more sensative receiver or improve antennas. If you use a singel router for several devices which are in different directions from the router, than a better antenna on the router is a bad idea as better antennas mean more directions. A directional antenna on the computer at the remote location does make sense as you want as much of its signal to be pointed at the router as you can get. I've heard, third or fourth hand, that the pringals can antenna works well. tom No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.15/1003 - Release Date: 9/12/2007 10:56 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.15/1003 - Release Date: 9/12/2007 10:56 AM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
