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Author: Subject: HELP on setting up my wireless! Do i need a LAN amplifier?

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Registered: 12/2/07
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  posted on 12/2/07 at 08:01
Hi,

I'm hoping someone can suggest a solution. I have a wireless network at home (share house) and I need to purchase a wireless PCI card to access the internet/network.

Two issue:

1. Which card should I get (I was looking at this one on eBay: D-Link Air DWL-520 for £10)

2. There is allot of interference between me and the modem (can't move it so need perhaps a LAN amplifier or something)?

In the reviews it says that the antenna is detachable - does that mean I can possibly purchase a lead and hook the aerial up else where outside my room and run a lead. Will that solve my second issue?

Any help would be fantastic. Thank you.

Regards,
Nick.

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Registered: 5/3/07
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  posted on 5/3/07 at 10:33
Nick,
Hope the reply is not too late The card (802.11b, 11Mbps ) in question should be okay but I would recommend you go for the DWL-G520 which is 802.11g, 802.11b Compatible a much more recent alternative.

The antennas you get on these cards are detachable and are only of a 2dbi Gain. You can detach them and replace with a 5dbi or higher gain antenna. This would your cheapest option. You can put in a wireless range extender to boost the signal but you will have to spend a little bit more.


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Registered: 9/6/07
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  posted on 9/6/07 at 01:05
hello nick
i think i am not too late for giving this solution 2 u.......for ur share house you better move on lan amplifier.....coz it wil provide u too process ur wireless network frequently.....and its more affordable too...
 
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