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Sam
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I don't really know much about wireless networking etc., but I assume they aren't, as the speed on my Linksys wireless broadband router has gone from the normal 54Mbps when I am in the same room as it, to 1Mbps. Haven't really noticed a difference as such speed wise on the Internet though, and the signal strength seems to vary from 'Excellent' to 'Very good'...

[Edited on 09-12-2004 by Sam]
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yes they will im using a netgear router and 3 usb dongles for wireless connection very good

hub was 100
dongles 30 quid each

mind you this was a few months back now
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yes it is. signal strength is not mps thats the data rate.
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I'm probably sounding thick here but what are USB dongles?
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the bit that plugs into the pc which pics up the wireless signal
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quote:
Originally posted by sigibbons
yes it is. signal strength is not mps thats the data rate.


Edited original post. It's been a long day...
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quote:
Originally posted by chr15barn3s
the bit that plugs into the pc which pics up the wireless signal


Oh I see. I use a laptop and have that stuff built in.
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Yes im on my lap top in my bedroom and my router is down stairs and it works fine.
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quote:
Originally posted by Sam
Are wireless broadband routers designed to work through walls?



No they aint.
What ever you do make sure you keep your bedroom door open otherwise you'll cut off the signal

[Edited on 10-12-2004 by Bart]
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quote:
Originally posted by Sam
I don't really know much about wireless networking etc., but I assume they aren't, as the speed on my Linksys wireless broadband router has gone from the normal 54Mbps when I am in the same room as it, to 1Mbps. Haven't really noticed a difference as such speed wise on the Internet though, and the signal strength seems to vary from 'Excellent' to 'Very good'...

[Edited on 09-12-2004 by Sam]


Yeah not really meant to go through walls but they can still work a treat.

A wireless install I did with a 802.11g AP was placed in the middle of the house (master bedroom, second floor) and gave covereage to every floor and room in the house (three floors in total).

And dont forget your WEP keys, MAC address filtering, and for the truely paranoid, turn DHCP off.
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well thats abit weird then, cause i live on the third floor in a student house with my door closed.
My signal strength is Excellent. Also i have connected to some lads laptop down the road with an ok signal strength.
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quote:
Originally posted by Reedy
well thats abit weird then, cause i live on the third floor in a student house with my door closed.
My signal strength is Excellent. Also i have connected to some lads laptop down the road with an ok signal strength.


believe it can have alot to do with how your house is built, materials that were used etc.

 
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