wireless network- maximum range

Hi,

I'm considering sharing my broadband connection with my neighbour via a
wireless network. I'm thinking of using an Ebuyer wireless
router/modem(AWR-8210 - complies with IEEE 802.11b) and a wireless PCI card
in his PC. The distance between the router and his pc will around 60 feet
obstructed by 2 external walls & 1 internal wall. Are there likely to be
any problems with this setup ?

Thanks for any advice offered

Check that your ISP will allow it first.

"Chalkie" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I'm considering sharing my broadband connection with my neighbour via a
> wireless network. I'm thinking of using an Ebuyer wireless
> router/modem(AWR-8210 - complies with IEEE 802.11b) and a wireless PCI
card
> in his PC. The distance between the router and his pc will around 60 feet
> obstructed by 2 external walls & 1 internal wall. Are there likely to be
> any problems with this setup ?
>
>
We had problems with the PC furthest from the AP in newly built extension.
Its PCI WLAN card indicated 20-30% signal strength and around 50% signal
quality. The communication kept braking up so last weekend I tried an
external USB WLAN adaptor and found it very good. Signal strength is now
around 70% and quality 95%. I think the PCI cards suffer from the aerial
being very close to the metal bulk of the PC case. I did think of using an
aerial extension cable but as I had the USB adaptor anyway decided to use
that instead.

Thanks Peter,

I wanted to check that it was technically feasible before I involved my ISP.


"Peter Crosland" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Check that your ISP will allow it first.
>
>

"Chalkie" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:<bpsq57$1nh2np$(E-Mail Removed)>...
> Hi,
>
> I'm considering sharing my broadband connection with my neighbour via a
> wireless network. I'm thinking of using an Ebuyer wireless
> router/modem(AWR-8210 - complies with IEEE 802.11b) and a wireless PCI card
> in his PC. The distance between the router and his pc will around 60 feet
> obstructed by 2 external walls & 1 internal wall. Are there likely to be
> any problems with this setup ?

Yeah, wi-fi signals don't travel well thru brick walls. The stated
maximum range of 100 meters is only available under "ideal"
conditions, ie an empty field with line of sight between the two
points.
You'll prolly need at least one *uni*-directional antenna aimed right
at him.

Check out the D-Link web site which gives details of their directional
antennae & relay boxes. Even if you don't use their stuff, it's interesting
to see what is available. http://www.dlink.co.uk/

With the right kit it can be done, but you're going to need more than a
desktop wireless router one end and a PCI card the other.

On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 11:30:50 -0000, "Chalkie" <(E-Mail Removed)>
wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I'm considering sharing my broadband connection with my neighbour via a
>wireless network. I'm thinking of using an Ebuyer wireless
>router/modem(AWR-8210 - complies with IEEE 802.11b) and a wireless PCI card
>in his PC. The distance between the router and his pc will around 60 feet
>obstructed by 2 external walls & 1 internal wall. Are there likely to be
>any problems with this setup ?

Unfortunately on the box are all the good points of WiFi - when you
connect it up and don't get what is suggested on the box mention is
then made of metal objects, water tanks, water pipes, microwave ovens,
wall insulation and about every other thing most houses contain.

In my 1930s brick built bungalow I cannot get a signal in the next
room on my handheld although the laptop is OK.

Also, my 11b handheld device will not work well unless the Access
Point is set to 11b. If I allow the Access Point to select the best
connection the handheld loses about 40pc of ping packets.

After the initial disappointment of the WiFi not living up to
expectations I am now getting to accept its limitations and make
allowances for it, like moving the various devices to get the best
signal.

Geoff Lane

It should work OK, but it depends on the material in the walls and possible
interference. Positioning both ends of the wifi link is crucial, half inch
can make a difference. I would suggest using USB adapter on the 'receiving'
end which is much easier to place. You just need to try it, you may want to
steer clear of the cheapest equipment.

I get a good connection from another building 75m away, trough two sets of
double glazed windows at acute angle. But I had to switch to USB adapter and
place it 5' high near the window. There is a good signal inside the other
building trough 3 walls.
I use Draytek Vigor 2600We and Orinoco USB silver adapters.
Regards,
Martin