> > "Linksys is now selling an Amplifier which piggiebacks on the Unit you have. Add an > 8dbi omni and you should do better." > > BTW, I have this amplifier. How do I know whether to get an 8dbi omni?
If you are trying to communicate with a large, relatively flat area then an omni with high gain (8 dBi or greater) will suit you. So if you have a single story for your access point the omni will do well. If you are trying to communicate in a more 3d sphere, then a high gain omni will hurt communication above and below you. In this case, you can either get an amplifier, or a separate access point for each floor. High gain omnidirectional antennas are available from a number of sources. http://www.aerialix.com has 8 dBi and 12 dBi antennas (and cables) that may suit your needs. -- general wireless list, a bawug thing <http://www.bawug.org/> [un]subscribe: http://lists.bawug.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
