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Extending range with a wireless AP

Apr 12, 2005 6:57PM PDT

I've a notebook in the storeroom that is maybe 20 metres from my wireless router that also serves as an access point. The problem is, they are separated by a few walls, two of which are thick. The radio signals aren't getting through and I'm thinking of extending the range with another wireless access point. But it seems that my new access point has to be hooked up to my wired network, which would mean that I would have to put it just next to my router to plug in the Ethernet cable. So this feels crazy. If my router's, a Linksys Wireless-B Broadband Router BEFW11S4, radio signals can't reach my notebook, what hope does my prospective AP, a Linksys Instant Wireless Network Access Point WAP11, have?

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(NT) (NT) range expander - linksys or other
Apr 13, 2005 1:27AM PDT
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Or a better antenna - linksys accessories or..
Apr 13, 2005 1:35AM PDT
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Put a WAP on other side of wall in line of sight.
Apr 13, 2005 1:30AM PDT

Run ethernet to router/wap and configure.

Works everytime.

bob

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Thanks
Apr 14, 2005 1:51PM PDT

Well, I reviewed my options yesterday and ended up buying a new router, the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54G. The signals could get through. Wonderful. But signal strength is low, only 1-2 bars out of 5. I tested the connection and data transfer rates were ok. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. If signal strength worsens, I'm considering a wireless access point, the Linksys Wireless-G Access Point WAP54G. What can I say, I love Linksys products. But my old router will have to go for an early retirement.