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Extend wireless coverage

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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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:

a)the specific 802.11 protocol employed
b)the overall strength of the device transmitter
c)the nature of obstructions and interference in the surrounding area
A general rule of thumb in home networking says that 802.11b and 802.11g WAPs and routers support a range of up to 150 feet (46 m) indoors and 300 feet (92 m) outdoors.
Another rule of thumb holds that the effective range of 802.11a is approximately one-third that of 802.11b/g.

Both of these rough estimates fall on the high end of the range seen in practice. Obstructions in home such as brick walls and metal frames or siding greatly can reduce the range of a Wi-Fi LAN by 25% or more. Because 802.11a employs a higher signalling frequency than 802.11b/g, 802.11a is most susceptible to obstructions. Interference from microwave ovens and other equipment also affects range. 802.11b and 802.11g are both susceptible to these.

Of course, it's possible to extend a Wi-Fi LAN to much longer distances by chaining together multiple wireless access points or routers or just knock down some of the walls blocking the signal with your RRS Thumbs Up

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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

Alternatively, if you're not worried about laptops roaming around the place throw in a couple of Powerline devices and pass the network around your ring main. I have had to do this at home as where my study is doesn't get good enough wireless coverage for the PCs I have on my desk.

You can redistribute your wireless signal over the ring main using something like this: http://www.netgear.co.uk/extra/wallplugged...gxb102.php or provide a wired network socket over the ring main with these: http://www.netgear.co.uk/powerlinexetb1001.php

If you don't need to move the PCs that are out of range, the wired option makes sense Thumbs Up 

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Of course, it's possible to extend a Wi-Fi LAN to much longer distances by chaining together multiple wireless access points or routers or just knock down some of the walls blocking the signal with your RRS Thumbs Up


You've just melted VA's brain Laughing 

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Tried the wired plug things already but they don't work for me - I need to get internet access from a separate building.

With this RangeMax kit - how easy is it to install and if I get it when will you be able to make it work for me Shmoogle? 2005 Zambezi TDV6 - Gone but not forgotten
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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 Laughing

Revisiting the Powerline devices, I think the Netgear ones work across consumer units so if you have a separate ring in your outbuilding they should continue working.... I would need to confirm this is the case though. I seem to remember you've got Devolo Homeplug units already haven't you? 

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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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I'll see if I can find out... give me 10 mins. 

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From the Netgear website:

http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/N100973.asp

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In many cases, the technology works across multiple phases and circuit breakers


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. 

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Thanks! Thumbs Up 2005 Zambezi TDV6 - Gone but not forgotten
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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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Ali, this is mostly what the Rangemax unit above is all about - one big high-gain antenna Thumbs Up 

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I have a pair of panels, both with a 17db receive and 14db transmit but they were about £700 for the pair Shocked
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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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