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Re: [LUG] Extending wireless range

 

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

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