Keep it cool, it might need a fan if it doesn't have plenty of
ventilation.
Luther
Allan Streib wrote:
"Trampas" writes:
dd-wrt This is a linux distro for linksys WRT54GL routers, router is
about $45 and with dd-wrt's software it will do wireless bridge as
well as a lot of other stuff.
A lot of my Mac buddies swear by the WRT54GL for just this reason - there are
boatloads of hacks and other tweaks out there from folks who mess around with
this stuff.
MacDan
--- On Sat, 12/13/08, Allan Streib wrote:
> From: Allan Streib
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Wireless bridg
"Trampas" writes:
> dd-wrt This is a linux distro for linksys WRT54GL routers, router is
> about $45 and with dd-wrt's software it will do wireless bridge as
> well as a lot of other stuff. For example where I worked they paid
> $600 for VPN box, dd-wrt does the same $45. Also dd-wrt supports oth
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Wireless bridge
Thanks for the info Fred. I'm going to try a couple of those homemade WiFi
antennas, but I am not anywhere near 300 meters from the other end of the
MIL apartment.
Thanks - BillR
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From: mercedes-
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 1:46 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Wireless bridge
Klattavolk.
300 meters, by the book, unless a router/switch etc is used.
Fred Moir
Dec 9, 2008 02:47:04 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
"Bill R" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]&g
Klattavolk.
300 meters, by the book, unless a router/switch etc is used.
Fred Moir
Dec 9, 2008 02:47:04 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
"Bill R" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
> These are 12db, but are less effective than the short stock ones. I
> think I am going to give up an
Thanks, Dan. I'll be under that by a fair amount.
BillR
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On Behalf Of LWB250
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 7:14 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Wireless bridge
300' or 310', IIRC
It seems than at Tue, 9 Dec 2008 20:31:48 -0700, Craig wrote:
> On Tue, 9 Dec 2008 16:14:06 -0800 (PST) LWB250
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > > Even CAT5 has limited length on its runs. I'm not sure
> > > what it is,
> > > offhand.
> >
> > 300' or 310', IIRC.
>
> 100 meters, 328 feet.
That
On Tue, 9 Dec 2008 16:14:06 -0800 (PST) LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Even CAT5 has limited length on its runs. I'm not sure
> > what it is,
> > offhand.
>
> 300' or 310', IIRC.
100 meters, 328 feet.
Craig
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LWB250 wrote:
Pringles can. Been tested to over 14 miles line of sight, I believe. There
was a Mac guy in New Zealand who got some distance like this out of a Pringles
can setup.
But, if you're going to the effort to make a cantenna or other wave guide
antenna, you can get better performan
;
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Wireless bridge
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 2:38 PM
> Alex Chamberlain wrote:
> > I like the one where you use a wok or conductive
> colander for a
> > long-range point-to-point set
300' or 310', IIRC.
Dan
--- On Tue, 12/9/08, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> From: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Wireless bridge
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 2:46 PM
>
Those sure look easy enough to give it a try. I like easy.
Thanks.
BillR
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On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 2:39 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Wireless bridge
Alex
[MBZ] OT: Wireless bridge
"Bill R" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
> Allan - I have been having lots of problems with my old WRT54G unit [low
> power output and sometimes daily restarts]. Can I flash it to Linux and
> still use it on my XP computers [I am computerally challenge
"Bill R" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
> These are 12db, but are less effective than the short stock ones. I
> think I am going to give up and install the 250' of CAT5 I have sitting in a
> box
> next to my computer.
Even CAT5 has limited length on its runs. I'm not sure what it is,
offhand.
Alla
esday, December 09, 2008 9:27 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Wireless bridge
i just bought one specifically designed to replace the tiny stock antenna on
the pci wirelelss card on my dessktop. i don't know what any of this means,
but stock is like 2db and this one is 7d
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
I like the one where you use a wok or conductive colander for a
long-range point-to-point setup.
http://dustydragon.com/wifi.htm
http://www.lincomatic.com/wireless/homebrewant.html
http://www.freeantennas.com/projects/template/
http://www.saunalahti.fi/elepal/antenna1
"Bill R" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
> Allan - I have been having lots of problems with my old WRT54G unit [low
> power output and sometimes daily restarts]. Can I flash it to Linux and
> still use it on my XP computers [I am computerally challenged on that
> stuff].
I suppose you could try, but I
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Wireless bridge
Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> So my plan now is to replace my WRT54G with the NetGear as the "primary"
> wireless rout
On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 7:09 AM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> There are plans for homemade wifi antennae all over the place. One of my
> favorites involves making a quad and mounting it in a round cake pan,
> something like 20-30 db gain on each end. Works great if both ends are
> statio
Gary Hurst wrote:
i just bought one specifically designed to replace the tiny stock antenna on
the pci wirelelss card on my dessktop. i don't know what any of this means,
but stock is like 2db and this one is 7db and this increase was adequate for
my purposes. you can get more powerful ones as
> BillR
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> On Behalf Of Gary Hurst
> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 10:04 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Wireless bridge
>
> similar experience with my old liksys --
Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> So my plan now is to replace my WRT54G with the NetGear as the "primary"
> wireless router, reflash the WRT54G with the DD-WRT firmware, and use it
> in the basement as my wireless bridge.
>
> I'll post an update of how this works out.
Got around to tryi
er 04, 2008 10:04 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Wireless bridge
similar experience with my old liksys -- up for years
also, why do you need a bridge and not just a better antenna? i was having
signal problems from one end of my house to another and just got a bit
bigger
ss 'B; with a
range extender, and that also does not do well.
BillR
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of OK Don
Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 9:35 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Wireless bridge
My Linksys WRT54GL (L
"Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> also, why do you need a bridge and not just a better antenna? i was
> having signal problems from one end of my house to another and just
> got a bit bigger than stock antenna. no more issues.
It's not a signal issue. The signal is fine. I have some
similar experience with my old liksys -- up for years
also, why do you need a bridge and not just a better antenna? i was having
signal problems from one end of my house to another and just got a bit
bigger than stock antenna. no more issues.
On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 6:35 PM, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTE
My Linksys WRT54GL (L for Linux) works very well, from one end of the
house to the other, but I've never looked into using one as a bridge.
It's been "up" for years --
On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 3:32 PM, Bill R <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'd second the suggestion to avoid the Linksys. I have to res
ay, December 03, 2008 6:26 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Wireless bridge
I would NOT buy Linksys for this, buy USR. My connection at the house
is a shared connection with my neighbor. He is about 500' south of me,
with 4-5 large oak trees, 2 outside walls, and
I would NOT buy Linksys for this, buy USR. My connection at the house
is a shared connection with my neighbor. He is about 500' south of me,
with 4-5 large oak trees, 2 outside walls, and 3 interior walls in
between our USR access points. We started the connection with a Linksys
on his end,
Buffalo is a good brand. Can go either way, as router or end point
clay
On Dec 2, 2008, at 4:20 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
Can anyone recommend a good choice for a wireless router that can
operate as a "receiver" in a bridge setup? Preferably something
available at a Best Buy or Staples kind of
om: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [MBZ] OT: Wireless bridge
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 7:20 PM
> Can anyone recommend a good choice for a wireless router
> that can
> operate as a "receiver" in a bridge setup?
> Pre
i've never had any problem with anything other than that bottom of the line
chinese garbage. my last setup was linksys and worked flawlessly. my
upgraded system is d-link and while not as reliable as the linksys was, it
is pretty damn reliable.
On Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 4:20 PM, Allan Streib <[EMAI
Can anyone recommend a good choice for a wireless router that can
operate as a "receiver" in a bridge setup? Preferably something
available at a Best Buy or Staples kind of place.
I need to get networking in the basement and running CAT5 is not
something I want to do. I verified that I have good
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