01-10-2012
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AWD4G64
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Shoreview, MN
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Wireless Routers
Does anyone know anything about them?
Right now we have a linksys G router and it just does not have the range we need in our house. Its currently on the middle floor on the right side of the house and we dont get good if any signal on the bottom or top floor on the oposite side of the house. We are also not looking to spend a million dollars either.
Thanks in advance
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Burbs, MN.
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Re: Wireless Routers
If you have a old school wrt54g you can flash custom software onto it that lets you increase the signal strength. It doesn't make a big difference, but it might be worth looking into.
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: Wireless Routers
Get a wireless N router. It's in the top corner of my house and I have zero issues anywhere inside the house, garage, patio, or yard.
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I agree with Kracka.
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Re: Wireless Routers
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Originally Posted by Kracka
Get a wireless N router.
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Doesn't help if your computers do not support the N band.
You can search for a wireless Extender that works with your router. They essentially work like a bridge and traffic is passed through the extender then to the router then out.
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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Re: Wireless Routers
My way is free... i think you want openwrt, it might be ddwrt. Google "wrt54g custom firmware" and see if your hardware version is supported.
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Walls need hugs too
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Re: Wireless Routers
Scheides is a huge proponent of the Apple Airports... Got a signal in his garage just fine last night off his, so I can't say I blame him.
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01-10-2012
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Re: Wireless Routers
I bought one of these a couple months ago to replace my G netgear and its working great.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/NETGEAR+...&skuId=8998506
No need to spend more than 50-70 bucks on router. Best bet is to get a BG and N one, like I did. |
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01-10-2012
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Re: Wireless Routers
I had several top-of-the-line linksys and other routers, even dual-band (N&G on separate channels) and they all pale in comparison to the signal I get from the Apple Airport Extreme that I just bought. I get faster throughput and better signal with it. They are spendy, but IMHO they are the one to get.
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
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Re: Wireless Routers
I have a $50 N router, works bomb.
ON a side note, if you have multiple routers is there a way to link them to increase signal in your house.
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01-10-2012
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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Re: Wireless Routers
I don't know what my neighbors have but it works great 
P.s just kidding, I would never do that....
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Kevin
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Re: Wireless Routers
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Originally Posted by GsXtUrBo98
I don't know what my neighbors have but it works great
P.s just kidding, I would never do that.... |
Hahahahaha
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Re: Wireless Routers
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Originally Posted by turbotalon1g
I have a $50 N router, works bomb.
ON a side note, if you have multiple routers is there a way to link them to increase signal in your house.
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yes but they need to have the ability to wireless bridge. and they usually need to be the same model. or at least brand.
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Re: Wireless Routers
oh and i was wrong about the N not being compatable. Appearantly it covers all of the other a/b/g standards as well.
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Re: Wireless Routers
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Originally Posted by tpunx99GSX
yes but they need to have the ability to wireless bridge. and they usually need to be the same model. or at least brand.
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I went the cheap route (already had both a linksys and netgear router with no bridging capabilities) and have two wireless network names, with one router being the master and the other acting as a wireless "switch" connected via ethernet from wall plugs. I then setup the computers to join either network. |
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Linwood, MN
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Re: Wireless Routers
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01-10-2012
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Linwood, MN
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Re: Wireless Routers
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Originally Posted by GsXtUrBo98
I don't know what my neighbors have but it works great
P.s just kidding, I would never do that.... |
Whats wrong with dinging off your neighbors? 
Seriously though I dont know where are signal comes from but I live out in the country and it is FREE!
Last edited by CornFed2.4; 01-10-2012 at 11:57 PM..
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01-11-2012
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Red Wing, MN
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Re: Wireless Routers
I have a D-Link DIR644 Gigabit Router, I get 30mps at my desktop and have seen up to 19mps at my laptop in a few rooms away. My neighbors laugh at me sometimes, they live 2 house down on the other side of my street and I can still get my wireless on my iphone.
Also for gaming on PS3 this router is sick, I always am host and generally beat up on most people.
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01-11-2012
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: New Brighton, MN
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Re: Wireless Routers
Google DD-WRT and keep your wallet full.
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01-11-2012
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Bemidji, MN
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Re: Wireless Routers
If you need more signal in one direction you can make a half circle tin foil/cardboard backing to help direct it!
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01-11-2012
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Re: Wireless Routers
Do you live in a concrete castle or something?
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