On Wed, 6 Oct 2010 10:18:22 -0400, "Don Phillipson"
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>> On Tue, 5 Oct 2010 08:21:31 -0400, "Don Phillipson"
>> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>>
>>>We plan to replace the old Trendnet wireless router (type G) that links
>>>the
>>>upstairs and downstairs desktops with a new type N device. The old one
>>>has a single vertical antenna (like the Belkin G card upstairs.)
>>>Candidates
>>>include D-link (2 antennas) and Netgear (1 antenna.) Which is better?
>
>
>"Charlie Hoffpauir" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>> I don't think number of antennas has anything to do with the question.
>> And assuming you mean more range by "better", my Cradlepoint MBR-1000
>> has 3 antennas, and my old Linksys WRT54G has only two, and the range
>> is farther with the Linksys. But there are factors other than range to
>> consider in which router is "better".
>
>> Why are you replacing the type G router with a type N if you are using
>> a type G card on the upstairs computer?
>
>Old setup is no more than 80 per cent reliable, using
>Trendnet wireless G router downstairs
> -- wired to WinXP PC downstairs
> -- wired to ISP's wireless broadband modem; (no cable service here.)
> -- wireless to upstairs WinXP PC with Belkin wireless G card.
>Paradoxes:
>1. The broadband wireless modem gets a better signal downstairs
>than upstairs. This was a surprise (because it looks through the
>treetops to a cell phone tower about 2 km. distant.)
>2. The in-house network fails 20 per cent of the time, i.e.
>upstairs PC fails to connect with Internet via broadband or
>Remote Control fails (configured both ways, to control upstairs PC
>from downstairs or vice versa). Connection speed (data transfer)
>varies hugely.
>
>Recent prolonged failure of the network suggested circuitry of the
>(5 y.o.) Trendnet router was failing. I supposed I would get better
>connection with (1) new hardware, (2) type N rather than type G.
>
>"me here" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>> The only consideration would be if the single antenna is detachable and
>> if you may want to fit a directional antenna to concentrate
>> transmissions down a tighter path.
>
>This makes sense, but I am doubtful if it is feasible here. The
>wirelessly connected house PCs are
>-- basement south side
>-- two floors above. north side,
>i.e. the signal runs diagonally through the house, about 50 ft. in a
>straight line
>distance, but through two floors of structure, furniture etc. and I do not
>know how these affect the signal.
>
>I supposed the greater signal strength of wireless N would give me
>a more reliable connection, perhaps faster too. Is this not right?
You don't mention getting a new wireless N board for the upstairs
computer, but you do realize that if you don't, you'll still be
operating on wireless G even with the new router...
Mentioned by another... a directional receiving wireless device might
just solve the problem. Of course, a better solution would be a cable
to the upstairs.... but I realize you might not want to do that, for
various reasons. Look into something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER
This is highly directional, so will take some time fidgeting with it
to get the optimum alignment... It might just give you enough "boost"
so that you don't need a new router at all. It would be nice if there
were a store nearby that would take it back if it doesn't do the job.
--
Charlie Hoffpauir
Everything is what it is because it got that way....D'Arcy Thompson
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