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Snowman5819-Nov-08 9:34
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Suggest you check out this list of routers that support the DD-WRT open router software. Find the cheapest / most available router and update the router with DD-WRT.
http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices[^]

DD-WRT exposes all the router capabilities in a consistent interface including allowing you to adjust the router output power. Do read the cautions about the legality of increasing the power.

There are two parts to getting the best range – the router and the computer device. A high power router may not help if the computer device does not have the range to talk back to the router.

For best range on the computer end you may need a WiFi device with an external antenna. That will give you the option of using an antenna cable to relocate the antenna in a better location, or replacing the standard antenna with a more sensitive one or using a directional antenna to improve the range.

There are DIY directional antenna instructions here:

http://www.seattlewireless.net/index.cgi/DirectionalAntenna[^]

As noted above, use WPA protection, but avoid the TKIP implementation. It has recently been at least at least partially cracked. You can use WEP to prevent the casual hacker, but it is totally and quickly crackable if one has the software & hardware.

Good Luck
QuestionHow to simulate a device as printer, USB storage? Pin
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QuestionIs there any definite range for index of an network adapter? Pin
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