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Very Annoyed Site Moderator Member Since: 23 Aug 2005 Location: bat-wielding monkey-spanking tough-love zero-tolerance Euro-sceptic moderator - So just watch it! Posts: 19459 ![]() ![]() |
I need the help of a geek. I currently use a Netgear DG834GT wireless router but the range is disappointing. Can anyone recommend a wireless router with a longer range which is Mac compatible and very esy to set up. Failing that is there a way to extend the range of my current router? 2005 Zambezi TDV6 - Gone but not forgotten
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Jonny Fresh Member Since: 04 Feb 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 3586 ![]() ![]() |
The range of a home Wi-Fi LAN depends on the wireless access point (WAP) or wireless router being used. Factors that determine a particular WAP or wireless router's range are:
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shmoogle Member Since: 07 Sep 2005 Location: ... and for every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you! Posts: 24350 ![]() ![]() |
If you want to stay with Netgear go with one of their RangeMax access points - connect this inline with your router for much greater coverage. Try this one: http://www.netgear.co.uk/wireless_accesspoints_WN802T.php
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shmoogle Member Since: 07 Sep 2005 Location: ... and for every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you! Posts: 24350 ![]() ![]() |
You've just melted VA's brain ![]() ![]() 2009 Outstanding Contribution Award - Joint Runner Up 2009 'Tech-Head Of The Year' Award - Runner Up Like it here? Then Donate to RRSPORT!! |
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Very Annoyed Site Moderator Member Since: 23 Aug 2005 Location: bat-wielding monkey-spanking tough-love zero-tolerance Euro-sceptic moderator - So just watch it! Posts: 19459 ![]() ![]() |
Tried the wired plug things already but they don't work for me - I need to get internet access from a separate building.
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shmoogle Member Since: 07 Sep 2005 Location: ... and for every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you! Posts: 24350 ![]() ![]() |
You just plug it in VA... the usual set of config that you did with your existing router and bingo, but I can come and plug it in for you if you like. £150/hr... and it's very complicated, should take about 12 hrs if I go at it without a break |
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Very Annoyed Site Moderator Member Since: 23 Aug 2005 Location: bat-wielding monkey-spanking tough-love zero-tolerance Euro-sceptic moderator - So just watch it! Posts: 19459 ![]() ![]() |
Yes I have the Devlo ones. How do I check re the netgear ones? Could be the answer to my prayers. 2005 Zambezi TDV6 - Gone but not forgotten
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shmoogle Member Since: 07 Sep 2005 Location: ... and for every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you! Posts: 24350 ![]() ![]() |
I'll see if I can find out... give me 10 mins. |
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shmoogle Member Since: 07 Sep 2005 Location: ... and for every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you! Posts: 24350 ![]() ![]() |
From the Netgear website:
If you look through the purchaser reviews on dabs.com, there are plenty of instances where they say the Netgear kit works across consumer units. So even though Netgear don't guarantee it will work, chances are it will... the worst is that you can take them back and say they don't work. ![]() 2009 Outstanding Contribution Award - Joint Runner Up 2009 'Tech-Head Of The Year' Award - Runner Up Like it here? Then Donate to RRSPORT!! |
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Very Annoyed Site Moderator Member Since: 23 Aug 2005 Location: bat-wielding monkey-spanking tough-love zero-tolerance Euro-sceptic moderator - So just watch it! Posts: 19459 ![]() ![]() |
Thanks! |
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Alicatt Member Since: 11 Jun 2007 Location: Eating in Eksel or Ice cold in Alex Posts: 1435 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
To extend the range of one of my wireless networks I used a 17db gain flat panel antenna, it is directional and you have to aim it at the point where you want to connect from.
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shmoogle Member Since: 07 Sep 2005 Location: ... and for every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you! Posts: 24350 ![]() ![]() |
Ali, this is mostly what the Rangemax unit above is all about - one big high-gain antenna |
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Very Annoyed Site Moderator Member Since: 23 Aug 2005 Location: bat-wielding monkey-spanking tough-love zero-tolerance Euro-sceptic moderator - So just watch it! Posts: 19459 ![]() ![]() |
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Alicatt Member Since: 11 Jun 2007 Location: Eating in Eksel or Ice cold in Alex Posts: 1435 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have a pair of panels, both with a 17db receive and 14db transmit but they were about £700 for the pair |
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shmoogle Member Since: 07 Sep 2005 Location: ... and for every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you! Posts: 24350 ![]() ![]() |
VA, go for the pair of Homeplug devices. There's less impact on you as you quite literally just plug them in and wait a couple of secs for the lights to go on. One with your router and the other one in your outbuilding. No config required at all - with the Rangemax extender you do need to press some buttons. |
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