Also, I tend to go overboard sometimes, best to choose the simplest solution that works, than to plan for every conceivable point of failure.
On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 12:49 PM, Omar Rassi <[email protected]> wrote: > Alex, > > Yea that's why I linked outdoor antennas for Martin as an option to use > with less expensive routers, dual band is good if there are 5Ghz devices > inside the house so they don't place traffic on the 2.4Ghz band for devices > outside the house, IF... hopefully Martin's RasPi is connected via 802.11n > for better range than the "g" standard. > > > On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 11:59 AM, alex kot <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> Chris, >> I guess they just slip the modem lease in my time warner bill. That or >> just screwed up my bill and are giving it to me for free. >> >> Omar, >> Even high gain routers don't go through brick walls at all. Having dual >> band doesn't help much either 5.8 ghz gives you less range. Probably your >> best bet is to put the router next to the wall or use two routers and use >> WDS for repeat mode. Not a fan of "Range extenders" or "Wifi repeaters" >> they kind of go against IEEE/ip standards. >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 11:23 AM EST Omar Rassi wrote: >> >> >Alex, is that router going to be able to cover both the house and the >> yard? >> >I have a Linksys E3000 Dual Band and it's signal barely extends 50 feet >> >beyond the walls of my house at 100% transmit power, they're also brick >> >walls so that's a major factor with that. If Martin's house has brick >> walls >> >an outdoor antenna may be the way to go cover his yard like he wants. >> > >> > >> >On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 11:18 AM, Torrie Fischer < >> [email protected]>wrote: >> > >> >> On Tuesday, February 04, 2014 09:56:41 Chris Egeland wrote: >> >> > Time Warner doesn't provide modems for free, they never have. You >> >> > either need to purchase the modem yourself (usually about $50) or >> rent >> >> > it for something like $5/mo. >> >> >> >> Technically they call it a lease. Mine was $7/mo. >> >> >> >> I bought this and have never had any issues with it: >> >> >> >> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XC6GJ0/ >> >> >> >> > >> >> > It's cheaper to buy the modem upfront, but renting has the advantage >> of >> >> > TWC replacing it should something go wrong. >> >> > >> >> > Chris >> >> > >> >> > On 2/4/2014 5:24 AM, alex kot wrote: >> >> > > Usually Time Warner will provide a modem for free with the service >> and >> >> > > then charge you if you need a router. If you need a modem any >> DOCSIS >> >> > > 2.0 or 3.0 modem will work, you can even find people sell them real >> >> > > cheap on craigslist. As for a router I would recommend Asus RT-N12 >> >> > > only $40 and gives you a rock solid router. >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > > On Tuesday, February 4, 2014 1:00 AM, Omar Rassi >> >> > > <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> > > with those requirements, you're looking at spending just that much >> on >> >> > > your wireless equipment. >> >> > > >> >> > > Here is a decent modem >> >> > > <http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16825124006> >> and >> >> this >> >> > > is the same one I have for my TWC service. >> >> > > < >> >> >> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16825153009&ignorebbr >> >> > > =1> Here's a comparison of different mid-level wireless routers. >> >> > > < >> >> >> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=Property&N=10001 >> >> > > >> >> >> 0076%208000&IsNodeId=1&page=4&bop=And&CompareItemList=145%7C33-320-091%5E3 >> >> > > >> >> >> 3-320-091-TS%2C33-555-050%5E33-555-050-TS%2C33-704-177%5E33-704-177-TS%2C3 >> >> > > >> >> >> 3-320-131%5E33-320-131-TS%2C33-555-046%5E33-555-046-TS&percm=33-704-177%3A >> >> > > >> >> >> %24%24%24%24%24%24%24%3B33-320-131%3A%24%24%24%24%24%24%24%3B33-555-046%3A >> >> > > %24%24%24%24%24%24%24> I selected these model routers because they >> >> support >> >> > > dual band >> >> > > capability, multiple 802.11 protocols, and multiple external >> antennas >> >> > > giving you the most coverage in the least complex setup. Keep in >> mind >> >> > > that getting your signal to penetrate through the house and cover >> your >> >> > > yard may still require the use of range extenders. Bear in mind >> range >> >> > > limits <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi#Range> and possible >> sources >> >> > > of interference <http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1365> (another >> list of >> >> > > interference sources >> >> > > < >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_interference_at_2.4_GHz >> >> >, >> >> > > and >> >> > > another <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi#Interference>) when >> >> > > planning to cover large areas, for devices that operate outside, >> their >> >> > > signal has to be able to travel the expected distance and penetrate >> >> > > through the house to get to its closest access point. Another >> option >> >> > > could be to get an external outdoor antenna >> >> > > < >> >> >> http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100010072%204 >> >> > > >> >> >> 0000342&IsNodeId=1&Description=outdoor%20antenna&name=Wireless%20Accessori >> >> > > es&Order=PRICE&Pagesize=20&isdeptsrh=1> that can replace connect >> to the >> >> > > router and run that out to your roof for optimum outdoor coverage. >> >> > > >> >> > > Trying to cover both indoor AND outdoor reliably can be difficult, >> ask >> >> > > Alex Kot, Chris Egeland, or Craig Bergdorf for more information as >> I'm >> >> > > most familiar with consumer grade product that may not achieve your >> >> > > goal. And as someone who must coordinate voice radio comms coverage >> >> > > between different sites every year, signal issues can be difficult >> to >> >> > > anticipate and troubleshoot. >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > > On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 9:28 PM, Richard Johnson < >> [email protected] >> >> > > >> >> > > <mailto:[email protected]> wrote: >> >> > > I got a dumb modem at Wal-Mart for my twc. Get a nice router / >> >> > > WiFi device. Especially if you need the range. >> >> > > On Feb 3, 2014 9:17 PM, "Martin Pinkston" >> >> > > >> >> > > <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> >> wrote: >> >> > > I am looking to get TW cable service. >> >> > > On their website they list comparable modems and routers. >> >> > > I am going for the $15. per month package. >> >> > > I keep trying to find a compatible unit at office max or >> >> > > staples, but can't seem to locate one. >> >> > > What I'm seeing seems to far surpass twc's requirements. >> >> > > The other requirement is that I will want to have the RPi >> >> > > sending video from it perched on my R/C lawn mower back to >> my >> >> > > laptop. >> >> > > My yard is 100' x 200' with the house in the middle. >> >> > > And I'm not wanting to spend $200 on a modem/ router. >> >> > > Thanks in advance. >> >> > > >> >> > > Martin Pinkston >> >> > > _______________________________________________ >> >> > > Discuss mailing list >> >> > > [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> >> > > https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >> >> > > >> >> > > _______________________________________________ >> >> > > Discuss mailing list >> >> > > [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> >> > > https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >> >> > > >> >> > > _______________________________________________ >> >> > > Discuss mailing list >> >> > > [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> >> > > https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > > _______________________________________________ >> >> > > Discuss mailing list >> >> > > [email protected] >> >> > > https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Discuss mailing list >> >> [email protected] >> >> https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Discuss mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >> > >
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