Access point or powerline range extender to cover an higher range ???
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Posted by etantonio on January 20, 2007, 9:37 am
Please log in for more thread options Hi, I have a mimo wireless router , the netgear DG834PN , I've to cover several apartments and this in no more sufficient for this, so now I'm thinking to expand the network but I don't know how, my ideas : 1) to buy a powerline range extender http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking/PowerlineWirelessAccessPoints/WGXB102.aspx 2) to buy a repeater, but I've no idea of which one 3) to buy an access point and configure it like a repeater can you help me to find the right solution ?? Thanks Antonio www.etantonio.it | |||||||||||||
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Posted by Peter Pan on January 20, 2007, 2:02 pm
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> 2) to buy a repeater, but I've no idea of which one > > 3) to buy an access point and configure it like a repeater > > can you help me to find the right solution ?? > > Thanks > > Antonio > www.etantonio.it Consider these instead (same company, different page/link)... At http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking/PowerlineWirelessAccessPoints.aspx They give details on their powerline wireless access point.... Basically, for about $130, for two units, one plugs into the modem or router, the other plugs into almost any electric outlet (usually on the same transformer, very rare to ever have multiple drops for one home/apartment), and transmits the signal over the powrline at 54 Mbps, to the second unit which is it's own access point.. Can be used directly off the cable/dsl modem, or in my case, I have it plugged into my linksys wireless router instead (giving me two networks).. Beauty of it is, no cables, no wiring, just plug the stuff in, and when you move unplug it and take it with you.. However there is a bad part, it costs a bit more than just a wireless router (probably $50-$60 more)... Don't know what your economic circumstances are, but it was the best extra few bucks I ever spent.. During the nice months of the year, I just plug it in to one of the exterior ac sockets and use my PDA and laptops in the back yard. HOWEVER, I have no idea if the power in your area is the same as the US (they have seperate pages for non us countries), so you maye have to get there after you select a country... | |||||||||||||
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Posted by Mark McIntyre on January 20, 2007, 2:41 pm
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On 20 Jan 2007 06:37:54 -0800, in alt.internet.wireless , "etantonio" >Hi,
>I have a mimo wireless router , the netgear DG834PN , >I've to cover several apartments and this in no more sufficient for >this, >so now I'm thinking to expand the network but I don't know how, my >ideas : Can you run some CAT5 around the complex? If so, I would probably run a few cables to key points and install a few cheap APs. >1) to buy a powerline range extender
>http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking/PowerlineWirelessAccessPoints/WGXB102.aspx Yes, that would achieve the same thing. Restricted bandwidth tho (even the fastest Powerline kit is rated at 85Mb and throughput seems realistically to be significantly lower). >2) to buy a repeater, but I've no idea of which one
Nor me. Bear in mind that each repeater halves the bandwidth. -- Mark McIntyre | |||||||||||||
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Posted by John Navas on January 25, 2007, 1:15 pm
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>I have a mimo wireless router , the netgear DG834PN ,
>I've to cover several apartments and this in no more sufficient for >this, >so now I'm thinking to expand the network but I don't know how, my >ideas : > >1) to buy a powerline range extender >http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking/PowerlineWirelessAccessPoints/WGXB102.aspx Good idea, but may not work unless the apartments are on the same power. Try before you buy. >2) to buy a repeater, but I've no idea of which one
In general, stick with the same brand. >3) to buy an access point and configure it like a repeater
Same as (2). 4) Try high-gain directional antennas or reflectors in the apartments. 5) Consider coax networking if all apartments share the same coax (TV cable) system. 6) Consider pulling CAT5 Ethernet cable to the apartments. -- Best regards, FAQ for Wireless Internet: <http://Wireless.wikia.com>
John Navas FAQ for Wi-Fi: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi> Wi-Fi How To: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi_HowTo> Fixes to Wi-Fi Problems: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi_Fixes> | |||||||||||||
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> I have a mimo wireless router , the netgear DG834PN ,
> I've to cover several apartments and this in no more sufficient for
> this,
> so now I'm thinking to expand the network but I don't know how, my
> ideas :
>
> 1) to buy a powerline range extender
>