Comments on: 8 Ways to Extend Wireless Network Range http://www.wireless-thing.com/2006/02/25/8-ways-to-extend-wireless-network-range/ Wireless Network, Hardware & Software, Wi-Fi Security Reviews & Tips & Tricks Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:56:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Lewis Scotthttp://www.wireless-thing.com/2006/02/25/8-ways-to-extend-wireless-network-range/#comment-2661 Lewis Scott Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:52:32 +0000 http://www.wireless-thing.com/?p=59#comment-2661 I have a lake in France and need to extend the wireless network across the lake approx 200 m whats the best solution many thanksLewis I have a lake in France and need to extend the wireless network across the lake approx 200 m whats the best solution many thanks

Lewis

]]> By: CharlieJhttp://www.wireless-thing.com/2006/02/25/8-ways-to-extend-wireless-network-range/#comment-1858 CharlieJ Thu, 27 May 2010 12:41:19 +0000 http://www.wireless-thing.com/?p=59#comment-1858 The TWO best things you can do to increase signal strength, quality and range are: 1) <b>Location, location, location</b> - Place your wifi router on a flat surface, 3-4 feet off the ground, in a central location with as much open space around it as possible. 2) Add a <b>high gain antenna</b> -- 7dBi, up to 12dBi, depending on your living space. BTW, Wilson Antennas make good ones... but you can make your own CHEAP. (<i>Google Pringle can yagi</i>)My last piece of advice, is for people who don't want leeches like Talha (above). <b>Secure your wifi router.</b> 1) Set a <b>WEP</b> or <b>WPA/PSK key</b> 2) Turn <b>off</b> SSID broadcasting. 3) If you wanna get <i>serious</i>, setup MAC filtering. The first two can be broken, but it's better than allowing <i>anyone</i> who can see your wifi signal being able to connect and leech off your bandwidth because your wifi signal is available. The TWO best things you can do to increase signal strength, quality and range are:
1) Location, location, location – Place your wifi router on a flat surface, 3-4 feet off the ground, in a central location with as much open space around it as possible.
2) Add a high gain antenna — 7dBi, up to 12dBi, depending on your living space. BTW, Wilson Antennas make good ones… but you can make your own CHEAP. (Google Pringle can yagi)

My last piece of advice, is for people who don’t want leeches like Talha (above). Secure your wifi router.
1) Set a WEP or WPA/PSK key
2) Turn off SSID broadcasting.
3) If you wanna get serious, setup MAC filtering.
The first two can be broken, but it’s better than allowing anyone who can see your wifi signal being able to connect and leech off your bandwidth because your wifi signal is available.

]]> By: Red Microwavehttp://www.wireless-thing.com/2006/02/25/8-ways-to-extend-wireless-network-range/#comment-1770 Red Microwave Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:19:06 +0000 http://www.wireless-thing.com/?p=59#comment-1770 Could you go into more detail on this? Btw, the advice you gave me is really good. Could you go into more detail on this? Btw, the advice you gave me is really good.

]]> By: Talhahttp://www.wireless-thing.com/2006/02/25/8-ways-to-extend-wireless-network-range/#comment-367 Talha Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:52:37 +0000 http://www.wireless-thing.com/?p=59#comment-367 i need to increase my wireless range cuz there is a linksys network near can't connect to it. i need to increase my wireless range cuz there is a linksys network near can’t connect to it.

]]> By: Talhahttp://www.wireless-thing.com/2006/02/25/8-ways-to-extend-wireless-network-range/#comment-366 Talha Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:50:38 +0000 http://www.wireless-thing.com/?p=59#comment-366 I have INtel PRO Wireless network, there is a linksys wireless open access but it is out of range so how can i connect to it. I have INtel PRO Wireless network, there is a linksys wireless open access but it is out of range so how can i connect to it.

]]> By: » Beware of 802.11n Wireless Devices Your Guide To Wirelesshttp://www.wireless-thing.com/2006/02/25/8-ways-to-extend-wireless-network-range/#comment-85 » Beware of 802.11n Wireless Devices Your Guide To Wireless Wed, 07 Jun 2006 12:43:11 +0000 http://www.wireless-thing.com/?p=59#comment-85 [...] So, the best action is to wait. Get a cheap 802.11g router like the Linksys WRT54G, and follow this guide to extend your wireless coverage. Need better coverage at home? Add an inexpensive access point, and follow 10 tips for improving your wireless network. It works great, and you don’t have to worry about replacing networking cards in all the computers in future. [...] [...] So, the best action is to wait. Get a cheap 802.11g router like the Linksys WRT54G, and follow this guide to extend your wireless coverage. Need better coverage at home? Add an inexpensive access point, and follow 10 tips for improving your wireless network. It works great, and you don’t have to worry about replacing networking cards in all the computers in future. [...]

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