[slim] Typical range of Duet in ad-hoc (Bridged) mode?

2008-03-26 Thread Lesu
What is the likely range I can expect if I use the controller in ad-hoc, so called Bridged Network mode? The manual hints that it will be much less than using Wifi. I need to know because if it is too short a distance then I'll have to factor the cost of a range extender into the Duet total

Re: [slim] Typical range of Duet in ad-hoc (Bridged) mode?

2008-03-26 Thread Zaragon
I don't believe that range extenders for Wifi will operate in ad-hoc mode. So unless you already have an access point (or wireless router) you would be better getting a real access point/wireless router (you don't need to use the router bit). The range will be greater with a true AP. Of course

Re: [slim] Typical range of Duet in ad-hoc (Bridged) mode?

2008-03-26 Thread Lesu
I don't intend to operate in adhoc mode if I go for a range extender solution. I have a Wifi router that can be used for direct access, but only if I add some form of wireless extension to boost the signal from one side of the house out into the garden. If I can operate in adhoc mode direct to