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altis · 29-03-2004, 10:18

There's a handy outdoor range calculating utility here:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/102...re-us-calc.xls

..but be warned, you'll need to apply a bit of brain power too!

There's also lots of info and useful bits-n-bobs here:
http://www.solwise.co.uk/networkingwireless.htm

I would guess you will have no problems. But at 2.4GHz the wavelength is only 125mm so things can change enormously over very short distances. Two things will help. For the furthest PC, try to get a card with an external aerial. This will allow you to move it about to get the best reception. Also, try to get a base station (router) with two aerials. It will switch between the aerials and use the one with the best signal. This is known as diversity.

Do you know that all wireless systems can automatically switch to lower and lower speeds to extend the range?

29-03-2004, 10:18	#2
altis Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Warrington ntl:81304 Altitude: 12m (and falling) Posts: 4,499	Re: Linksys Routers transmitting distance There's a handy *outdoor* range calculating utility here: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/102...re-us-calc.xls ..but be warned, you'll need to apply a bit of brain power too! There's also lots of info and useful bits-n-bobs here: http://www.solwise.co.uk/networkingwireless.htm I would guess you will have no problems. But at 2.4GHz the wavelength is only 125mm so things can change enormously over very short distances. Two things will help. For the furthest PC, try to get a card with an external aerial. This will allow you to move it about to get the best reception. Also, try to get a base station (router) with two aerials. It will switch between the aerials and use the one with the best signal. This is known as diversity. Do you know that all wireless systems can automatically switch to lower and lower speeds to extend the range?