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On Sun, 17 May 2009, kevin wrote: > Hi all > > Can I ask which is the best (using a spare wireless card) approach to > extending the wireless range of my setup. > > I have a Linux PC in the Tearoom which is wired (10/100) to my ADSL > Router > > The router is wireless but the signal is weak. I have a spare Wireless > NW Card which I could fit in the PC and then "Bridge" to the wired to > achieve wireless for my Tearoom guests. > > Should I be looking at creating an "Access Point" or just setting up a > "Bridge" what do you think? I think that buying a dedicated box that does Wi-Fi repeater functions will save you a lot of problems. Alternatively, fit a switch at the end of the 10/00 line and plug in a separate access point for guests. Maybe one that you can control who gets access to and who doesn't... Gordon -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html