>>>>> "MK" == Michael KASSNER <KASSNER> writes:
MK> Hello, >> >> I would like to extend its range such that, at minimum, it covers my >> >> entire home better MK> You will have to help me here, I seem to remember that the SMC had a MK> removable antenna connection, is that correct? If so you have an MK> option of installing a better omni-directional antenna even inside of MK> the house to increase the coverage. Depending on the connection you MK> can check out this website as they have pigtails that pretty much MK> cover all possibilities. They also have a variety of antennas that MK> might increase your coverage. If there is not a removable antenna, you MK> still can mod the case and add a connector to the case and then attach MK> an external antenna. MK> http://www.fab-corp.com/ MK> They have just about anything you would need for any application. MK> They even have 2.4gHz amplifiers. But again are rather costly and MK> another AP would give you a better bang for your buck. Yes, SMC's antenna is removable. Please bear with me while I ask some basic, stupid questions. An omni-directional antennta radiates a signal that is roughly an oval around the antenna point, correct? That is what make it an "omni-directional" and not "directional"? And the antenna I currently have is (typically) omni-directional? I can install a better omni-directional antenna to increase my range without making any other changes to the box? My range is not limited be the definition of 802.11b? So what, exactly, is it I am looking to buy? A more powerful omni-directional antenna to replace the stock antenna shipped with the AP? What are "pigtails"? Buying another AP won't help because, as I understand it, SMC AP's cannot be used in a repeater situation. If I don't want to replace my existing AP, my only cheap option is antenna replacement, correct? MK> I am not sure what pc card you are using but there is the possibility to get MK> a card that has external antenna ports so that you can add a small portable MK> antenna to the notebook as well. Some even have a Velcro strip so that it MK> can be fastened to the lid of the notebook. Obviously this would also help MK> the signal strength. I'd rather solve this on the AP side since I have two (and soon three) wirless laptops and I'd rather not upgrade each of them. -- Jake Colman Principia Partners LLC Phone: (201) 209-2467 Harborside Financial Center Fax: (201) 946-0320 902 Plaza Two E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jersey City, NJ 07311 www.principiapartners.com -- NYCwireless - http://www.nycwireless.net/ Un/Subscribe: http://lists.nycwireless.net/mailman/listinfo/nycwireless/ Archives: http://lists.nycwireless.net/pipermail/nycwireless/
