Re: Repeater that works with D-Link DI-524
- From: "vtraudt" <volker@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 4 Sep 2006 06:39:08 -0700
I moved the D-Link DI-524 wireless router from its central location in
the network (basement) and made it an access point on one of the trunks
(and branch off from there to 2 wired computers) on the 1st floor.
The signal strength and range improved, I can access the network with
my laptop with reasonable speed in a lot of places in the house (signal
strength remains "low").
The signal at the desktop location is still not sufficient (USB
wireless, antenna on desk).
Volker
John Navas wrote:
On 1 Sep 2006 18:39:41 -0700, "vtraudt" <volker@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
<1157161181.169402.270830@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
The range of my DI-524 is very limited in my house (due to building
material used? wireless phones also have a hard time here).
So I need to extend the wireless network to cover my house.
I already have a D-Link DI-524.
I tried a 7db antenna, but the range/signal was actuall WORSE.
Then something must have been wrong, because it should be BETTER.
I now also bought a Belkin (F5D7233) Wireless Router that is supposed
to work as a repeater (in the hope this will help my situation).
Mixing brands tends to be problematic.
But from reading more about repeaters, I start to have doubts. While
waiting until the
Belkin arrives, and want prepare myself for the possible failure (or
learn how to avoid it).
a) Will the combination D-Link +_Belkin repeater work? What should I
look out for (or observe during setup)?
A repeater won't necessarily solve your weak signal problem. You might
be better off with a 2nd access point connected by wire, Ethernet,
powerline networking, phoneline networking, or coax networking.
b) If the combination is doomed to fail, what solutions should I try
(including replacing both the DLink and the Belkin if I have to)
Stick with the same brand.
c) If replacing, should I go to 108 wireless? Does my Dell Inspiron
E1505 work with a 108 wireless network?
With your signal issues that's unlikely to help. Consider MIMO (all
around) instead.
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