twpsyn
Newbie  Posts: 4 Registered: 9/2/03 Status: Offline |
posted on 9/2/03 at 21:59
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Hey
I was just wondering if anyone had tried out 11a 11b+ or 11g products and
how they rated them.
I'm considering the buffalo WBR-G54 router [1]. This is based on the
proposed 11g standard so its backwards compatible with my existing 11b kit.
The literature they sent me looks promising, but of course it would 
The alternative is one of the 11b+ products from the likes of D-Link or SMC
running at 22mbit, but how long these will remain popular and supported is
anyone's guess.
So has anyone broken the 11mbit speed limit? with what kit? and how was the
experience?
[1] buffalo-technology /products/wireless/wbr-g54.htm __________________________________
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VStarMan
Newbie Posts: 5 Registered: 22/10/03 Status: Offline |
 posted on 22/10/03 at 19:06 |
I just got this one and love it!
usr /products/networking/router-product.asp?sku=USR8054 |
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tazz66
Newbie Posts: 7 Registered: 25/9/03 Status: Offline |
posted on 23/10/03 at 16:17 |
I have tested many G routers and they all get about 50% of the addvertised
range. So you are looking at about 20Mbps within 1 foot of the router. At
about 60 ft you can allmost cut that in half. The best bang for the buck in
my opnion would be the SMC Barricade G. It is a very sturdy unit with alot
of features.
Mike
LanDivision
[Edited on 23/10/2003 by tazz66]
[Edited on 23/10/2003 by tazz66] __________________________________
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VStarMan
Newbie Posts: 5 Registered: 22/10/03 Status: Offline |
posted on 23/10/03 at 18:47 |
I'm currently about 15 feet away and hitting 54mb. My daughter is upstairs
and is hitting about 48. I'm still going to look for some replacement
antenna's though. So far I'm happy with this one.
[Edited on 24/10/2003 by VStarMan] |
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tazz66
Newbie Posts: 7 Registered: 25/9/03 Status: Offline |
posted on 24/10/03 at 04:15 |
Replacement antenas will improve your throughput but give you a bigger
secuirty risk due to you are increasing your effective range. If you can
supply me with the model of your router I can find you some high gain
antenas.
Mike
LanDivision |
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VStarMan
Newbie Posts: 5 Registered: 22/10/03 Status: Offline |
 posted on 24/10/03 at 07:52 |
quote:
Replacement antenas will
improve your throughput but give you a bigger secuirty risk due to you are
increasing your effective range. If you can supply me with the model of
your router I can find you some high gain antenas.
Mike
LanDivision
Mike,
I'm using the USR8054 specs located here:
usr
/products/networking/router-product.asp?type=features&sku=USR8054
It has 2 removable antennas with reverse polarity SMA connectors. I'm using
MAC addressing and WEP as security so I'm not too worried about that. I
would like greater range but hopefully without a higher cost to do it.
Thanks,
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tazz66
Newbie Posts: 7 Registered: 25/9/03 Status: Offline |
posted on 25/10/03 at 05:29 |
I will check with my resources and try to find you the antenas ASAP.
Mike
LanDivision |
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