On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 6:41 PM, Nishit Dave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:
> On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 6:20 PM, Pradeepto Bhattacharya < > [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I need a wireless router for network setup at my home. Basically >> for internet connectivity for 2 laptops and my desktop and for >> occasional other extra devices with wifi capabilities if and when >> required. >> >> Now what I want to know is - what would be good wifi router which >> could work across a 2 BHK flat and also work when the laptop/device is >> in an opposite flat, separated just by a passage and walls. The >> passage width is not more than couple of meters. >> >> I am looking at this [1] model, any suggestions? Thanks in advance. >> >> [1] >> http://shopping.rediff.com/shop/productdisplay.jsp?LINKSYS-WRT54GL-Wireless-Router-AP-Support-Linux&prrfnbr=10240188&menbr=38477&frompg=WRT54GL >> >> Go for a Linksys. Netgear is notorious. I have recently bought a Linksys > Rangeplus wifi router that has two *internal* antennae. From the results I > got, I believe it would be better to go for one with external antennae. My > router supports 802.11/n, which should have a better range, but I don't have > any capable devices. With 802.11/g, if I work across a closed door, signal > strength goes to 'very poor' from 'good' at a distance of 30 feet, across > one corner, but it could be that its placement in a corner is to blame. > > There are some Linksys wireless access points with a good range, but you'll > need to connect them to a router first. Are you tying it to an ADSL > connection? In that case, better check if it is a Modem/Router. > My my. How did I see Netgear in your link? I must be working too hard, or too little. -- http://mm.glug-bom.org/mailman/listinfo/linuxers
