Wireless cable router wanted.. - Page 3

Will · 24-01-2007, 20:13

You can just get a slightly higher gain antenna - I've covered easily over 40m with LOS. You won't need a point to point link either, just a well placed AP/Router with a decent AP to receive it in your workshop. I doubt you'll even need any high gain antennas either. Not sure how big your garden is though or where your router is situated.

Mark · 24-01-2007, 20:59

You've done far better than me. I could get, ooh, about 1-2Mbps with standard antennae on my original setup, from a bedroom to the lounge (which are both on the same floor). Go downstairs to the front door and it was bye bye signal.

Even with high-gain antennae I had to have direct LOS to get signal good enough to sustain a 20Mbps data stream. Now I accept that's above normal requirements for most people, but with all these reports of supposed wireless reliability I'd assumed (wrongly) that I'd get that without trouble. And I still lost signal by the front door.

I gave up and went powerline. Wish I'd been able to do that from the outset but the technology didn't exist back then.

Will · 24-01-2007, 21:20

I forgot to say it was inside a steel shipyard dock (enormous volume) but lots of reflection and diffractions etc... The dock itself was about 150m long and 40m wide! Still it was handy having p2p wifi link from the offices (one end) and the junction box (other end). It just depends on your patience and a little skill. I've managed a 100m link using directional antennas in the past

Burble · 24-01-2007, 22:27

Solid lead walls eh, Mark?

With my WRT54GL running WPA I get a real throughout (measured with iperf) of about 30Mbit which I was very pleased with.

Mark · 24-01-2007, 22:47

I have no idea. Solid brick walls and concrete floors for sure (no plasterboard or wood here, no siree). I blame the 60s.

Admiral Huddy · 03-02-2007, 17:09

Sorted.. Thanks guys.. I got the linksys and I'm in my workshop now

Not a great signal.. around 15-20Mbps but doesn't really notice too much.

It will do for what I need anyway

Mark · 03-02-2007, 18:05

It's faster than your internet connection, so for browsing it'll not even bother you in the slightest.

It's not far to walk if you need a big file transfer.

Admiral Huddy · 03-02-2007, 19:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

It's faster than your internet connection, so for browsing it'll not even bother you in the slightest.

It's not far to walk if you need a big file transfer.

Thanks Mark, you were a big help.

Interesting to see so many device listed on the client?? Couldn't determine if I was actually connected to mine.. I changed the SSID which reveled I am haha..

I've also notice on the client that it says that security isn't setup.. yet I've said yes on the router?

Mark · 03-02-2007, 23:15

Anyone nearby want to try some wardriving?

Admiral Huddy · 06-02-2007, 10:30

Holy Acne Batman!

I was expecting maybe a login and password when connecting from the wireless client.. Any tips chaps? I've switched WEP on but it still says security not set on client?

24-01-2007, 20:13	#21
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	You can just get a slightly higher gain antenna - I've covered easily over 40m with LOS. You won't need a point to point link either, just a well placed AP/Router with a decent AP to receive it in your workshop. I doubt you'll even need any high gain antennas either. Not sure how big your garden is though or where your router is situated. __________________ *No No!*

24-01-2007, 21:20	#23
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I forgot to say it was inside a steel shipyard dock (enormous volume) but lots of reflection and diffractions etc... The dock itself was about 150m long and 40m wide! Still it was handy having p2p wifi link from the offices (one end) and the junction box (other end). It just depends on your patience and a little skill. I've managed a 100m link using directional antennas in the past __________________ *No No!*

03-02-2007, 17:09	#26
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	Sorted.. Thanks guys.. I got the linksys and I'm in my workshop now Not a great signal.. around 15-20Mbps but doesn't really notice too much. It will do for what I need anyway __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

06-02-2007, 10:30	#30
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	Holy Acne Batman! I was expecting maybe a login and password when connecting from the wireless client.. Any tips chaps? I've switched WEP on but it still says security not set on client? __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

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24-01-2007, 20:59	#22
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	You've done far better than me. I could get, ooh, about 1-2Mbps with standard antennae on my original setup, from a bedroom to the lounge (which are both on the same floor). Go downstairs to the front door and it was bye bye signal. Even with high-gain antennae I had to have direct LOS to get signal good enough to sustain a 20Mbps data stream. Now I accept that's above normal requirements for most people, but with all these reports of supposed wireless reliability I'd assumed (wrongly) that I'd get that without trouble. And I still lost signal by the front door. I gave up and went powerline. Wish I'd been able to do that from the outset but the technology didn't exist back then.

24-01-2007, 22:27	#24
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Solid lead walls eh, Mark? With my WRT54GL running WPA I get a real throughout (measured with iperf) of about 30Mbit which I was very pleased with.

24-01-2007, 22:47	#25
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I have no idea. Solid brick walls and concrete floors for sure (no plasterboard or wood here, no siree). I blame the 60s.

03-02-2007, 18:05	#27
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	It's faster than your internet connection, so for browsing it'll not even bother you in the slightest. It's not far to walk if you need a big file transfer.

03-02-2007, 23:15	#29
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Anyone nearby want to try some wardriving?