Extending Range of router

Hi
could anyone tell me could I extend the range of my 3 com (3crwe754g72A)
the office connect.

I am unsure if the aerials fitted to the router are interchangeable etc.
??

Cheers

Pete




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> Hi
> could anyone tell me could I extend the range of my 3 com (3crwe754g72A)
> the office connect.
>
> I am unsure if the aerials fitted to the router are interchangeable etc.
> ??
>
> Cheers
>
> Pete
>
>
Don't know the router but you should see a threaded attachment at the bottom
of the aerial if it can be replaced. If so, you can buy higher gain but
more directional aerials that will extend the range. If you want "all over"
range, try moving the router. For example, is it central within the zone in
which you want coverage?

Paul DS.

>>
>>
>Don't know the router but you should see a threaded attachment at the bottom
>of the aerial if it can be replaced. If so, you can buy higher gain but
>more directional aerials that will extend the range. If you want "all over"
>range, try moving the router. For example, is it central within the zone in
>which you want coverage?
>
>Paul DS.

Thanks Paul I know the aerials BUT will they be threaded they seem
extremely locked in ??

Cheers
Pete
--
Peter Glover
54 FLHRCI

> Thanks Paul I know the aerials BUT will they be threaded they seem
> extremely locked in ??
>
> Cheers
> Pete
> --
> Peter Glover
> 54 FLHRCI

Peter,

I can't find a picture of the router from the back on the web or any
statement of whether the aerials can be unscrewed, or not, so I couldn't say
for sure without looking at it, and I don't know anyone that owns one I'm
afraid.

Out of interest, its not clear whether the aerials are independent or work
together. Have you tried placing them at 90degrees to each other, perhaps
at +/- 45 degrees from the vertical? If you only need a little extra range,
something like this might be enough. Also, positioning the router in the
middle of the "coverage zone" will help.

Finally, I've seen some comments that forcing the router and cards to either
802.11b or 802.11g can improve things a little. Apparently on reception
edge, routers can get confused as to whether to support b or g and simply
fail. My recollection is that 802.11b has better range, but is slower.

Thats about all the help I can offer I'm afriad. If you try to remove the
aerials and break the router, the Netgear DG384G is similar (but single
aerial) and I know that unscrews because I have one (but only use the
supplied aerial).

Paul DS.

>I can't find a picture of the router from the back on the web or any
>statement of whether the aerials can be unscrewed, or not, so I couldn't say
>for sure without looking at it, and I don't know anyone that owns one I'm
>afraid.
>
>Out of interest, its not clear whether the aerials are independent or work
>together. Have you tried placing them at 90degrees to each other, perhaps
>at +/- 45 degrees from the vertical? If you only need a little extra range,
>something like this might be enough. Also, positioning the router in the
>middle of the "coverage zone" will help.
>
>Finally, I've seen some comments that forcing the router and cards to either
>802.11b or 802.11g can improve things a little. Apparently on reception
>edge, routers can get confused as to whether to support b or g and simply
>fail. My recollection is that 802.11b has better range, but is slower.
>
>Thats about all the help I can offer I'm afriad. If you try to remove the
>aerials and break the router, the Netgear DG384G is similar (but single
>aerial) and I know that unscrews because I have one (but only use the
>supplied aerial).
>
>Paul DS.
>
>
Many Thanks Paul


--
Peter Glover
54 FLHRCI

Paul D.Smith wrote:
>>Thanks Paul I know the aerials BUT will they be threaded they seem
>>extremely locked in ??
>>
>>Cheers
>>Pete
>>--
>>Peter Glover
>>54 FLHRCI
>
>
> Peter,
>
> I can't find a picture of the router from the back on the web or any
> statement of whether the aerials can be unscrewed, or not, so I couldn't say
> for sure without looking at it, and I don't know anyone that owns one I'm
> afraid.
>
8><............................................... .....
Permanently attached.
http://www.adslguide.org.uk/hardware...4/3com-g72.asp

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>Paul D.Smith wrote:
>>>Thanks Paul I know the aerials BUT will they be threaded they seem
>>>extremely locked in ??
>>>
>>>Cheers
>>>Pete
>>>-- Peter Glover
>>>54 FLHRCI
>> Peter,
>> I can't find a picture of the router from the back on the web or any
>> statement of whether the aerials can be unscrewed, or not, so I couldn't say
>> for sure without looking at it, and I don't know anyone that owns one I'm
>> afraid.
>>
>8><.............................................. ......
>Permanently attached.
>http://www.adslguide.org.uk/hardware...4/3com-g72.asp
Hmm
Thanks for the link looks like as you say permanent (I do not fancy
unsoldering anyway.)
Many Thanks
Pete

> Thanks for the link looks like as you say permanent (I do not fancy
> unsoldering anyway.)
> Many Thanks
> Pete
>

Interesting to see that the wireless looks like a fairly standard "mini-PCI"
card (sometimes found inside laptops). I wonder if this means when 802.11z
(;-)) comes out, you'll be able to upgrade by by replacing the card.

Paul DS.