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802.11g - 108Mbps vs 54Mbps

Original Message
Name: Deadhorse
Date: August 9, 2007 at 07:50:29 Pacific
Subject: 802.11g - 108Mbps vs 54Mbps
OS: XP Pro
CPU/Ram: P4 2.8 768mb
Model/Manufacturer: Dell
Comment:
When I purchased my laptop a couple of years ago and set up my wireless network I purchased a 802.11g 54Mbps router. The connection works fine if I'm in the same room or 1 room away but if i go in my living room, 2 rooms away, the signal strength goes down about 50% and the connection continuously cuts out.

If I upgraded to a 802.11g 108Mbps router would that fix the problem and would I also have to upgrade my laptop's wireless card to 108Mbps?


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Response Number 1
Name: Walter Mitty
Date: August 9, 2007 at 07:56:20 Pacific
Subject: 802.11g - 108Mbps vs 54Mbps
Reply: (edit)
The only way to boost the signal is to buy a Range Extender or scrap WiFi and use PowerLine HomePlugs.

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Response Number 2
Name: Decker
Date: August 9, 2007 at 07:56:44 Pacific
Subject: 802.11g - 108Mbps vs 54Mbps
Reply: (edit)
your problem is entirely dependent on the thickness of the walls in your house. Can you place the router more centrally?

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Response Number 3
Name: Deadhorse
Date: August 9, 2007 at 08:33:22 Pacific
Subject: 802.11g - 108Mbps vs 54Mbps
Reply: (edit)
Know where I can get an inexpensive Range Extender?

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Response Number 4
Name: Walter Mitty
Date: August 9, 2007 at 23:43:33 Pacific
Subject: 802.11g - 108Mbps vs 54Mbps
Reply: (edit)
Depends where you live, Costa Rica, Outer Mongolia or maybe the Moon ?

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Response Number 5
Name: JohnCarrJr
Date: August 10, 2007 at 12:25:29 Pacific
Subject: 802.11g - 108Mbps vs 54Mbps
Reply: (edit)
Range Extenders or Wireless Access points are what you need.

John Carr
Network Analyst


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