yapota
Newbie   Posts: 1 Registered: 15/4/04 Status: Offline
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 posted on 15/4/04 at 10:42
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Hi
I live in the UK and have an adsl broadband connection via a modem that
plugs into my PC. My brother has just bought his house which is no more
that 200 metres away from mine and is visible in a straight line. We both
have PCs that run Windows XP. What I would like to achieve is a WiFi
network between the two houses so that he can share files from my PC but
also piggyback off my adsl broadband connection. Is this possible ? I know
that I would need an adsl modem with a WiFi router built in and I think
Netgear do one. Also how can I extend the range of the signal so that is
covers at least 250 metres outdoors.
Thanks
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sam_patrick
Junior Member   Posts: 41 Registered: 9/4/04 Status: Offline |
posted on 15/4/04 at 11:27 |
my friend
you need a wireless router & two wireless adapter card to establish a
wireless network...
i would suggest to go for linksys products....because linksys are the cheap
& best products....
for a extending the network you too need an access point.....
buy all this & give a message on this board & i will let you know
how to config.. all this things..
-SAM |
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festprint
SuperAdmin   Posts: 102 Registered: 2/1/03 Status: Online |
posted on 15/4/04 at 11:31 |
Yes I don't see any harm in that.
Just get two Belkin 54g Wi-Fi cards or similar, stick one in each PC,
configure the PC with the Internet connection as a Server, the other as
Client, then you'll have an Ad-Hoc / computer-to-computer network.
Of course you'll need to configure both (file and printer sharing, which
files to share etc)... the cards will come with drivers etc.
Around 100 meters I am sure most will have maximum signal, 200 metres
possible, if not you'll loose a bit of signal, but is feasible.
If for some reason there is no signal (after making sure it is not your
set-up...), a router/gateway or a different set-up may be required, at
least you'll already have the cards (better to buy router/gateway...from
same manufacturer).
A good way is to set them up in the same house if that is possible, once
signal is OK, take the client one to the other house, if there is no signal
at least you'll know it's to do with distance!
I hear of people getting near maximum signal at 500 metres and for some a
lot more, but that depends on locations in the landscape.
If you have any problem, come back here and someone I am sure will have a
look!
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wirelesstechradio
Newbie  Posts: 9 Registered: 7/4/05 Status: Offline |
posted on 7/4/05 at 12:56 |
Yapota:
Take heart, not really too tricky at all.
First, do you need/want wireless roaming in your house? If you do then
you'll want a wireless router in your house to connect to the ADSL modem
from your provider. OK?
Use your embedded WiFi card to conenct ot this router or PCcard if your
laptop isn;t a newer Centrino-ized WiFi enabled model.
Now, for your brother's house: I recommend an Ethernet Bridge. Using
D-LINK brand you can use EXTERNAL antennas and BOOST the distance easily.
I personally used a Ethernet bridge and a 36 db grid antenna for a 12 MILE
connection for a year, so it's easily done.
The Ethernet bride has --- tah dahhhh - an Ethernet port that you use an
Ethernet cable to connect to your brother's laptop. And he's off to the
races pulling down all the pictures your bandwidth can handle.
And , also, if he wants to roam in his apartment, he simply connects the
Ethernet cable from the bridge to an Access point. Do not use another
router there as it gets hinky (technical term) to use multiple routers in
consumer gear setup - not the best idea for newbies.
Questions -- ask 'em.
Jim |
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