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Long Range WiFi Card

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  • 22-05-2012 11:16pm
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    evolutionqy7
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    Any one have any experience of a long range PCIA WiFi card?

    I got one years ago, but it had such short range I never actually used it. Reception on 3 different routers is fine on my phone or laptop. Just the Desktop not picking up anything. The router is actually nearly just a floor above the PC, so maybe 10 meters max away separated by the floor + a wall.

    Could any one recommend a decent card ?


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    kippy
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    evolutionqy7 wrote: »
    Any one have any experience of a long range PCIA WiFi card?

    I got one years ago, but it had such short range I never actually used it. Reception on 3 different routers is fine on my phone or laptop. Just the Desktop not picking up anything.

    Could any one recommend a decent card ?

    Have you thought about a homeplug?


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    evolutionqy7
    Registered Users Posts: 6,277 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    kippy wrote: »
    Have you thought about a homeplug?

    netgear-xe102g-wall-plugged-ethernet-extender-kit.jpg
    These things? If yes then no. Read some stuff about it, but mostly of what I found were not great reviews. Theres a pair running around work might try them.

    But either way I have enough Wires around the house, the last thing I really want is an extra occupied socket and more wires :(


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    Lu Tze
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    I think Zyxel used to do long range wifi so you could have a look at their products. Havent used though, so you would have to look for reviews etc.


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    roast
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    Do you have a Wireless-N router?


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    evolutionqy7
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    roast wrote: »
    Do you have a Wireless-N router?

    I think both of them are WiFi 802.11b/g

    One of them is Cisco one for UPC i never read into it weather it was or not. The other one is Huawei B260a which doesn't support N.


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    ..Brian..
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    The cisco isn't wireless N, the Thomson is upc's wireless n router. I assume drilling a hole and running a cable up is not an option so wireless N is probably your best bet. You'll get on for free if you upgrade your UPC BB to 50mb if it's available in your area. Will only cost you an extra €5 per month if your on their 25mb package.


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    evolutionqy7
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    ..Brian.. wrote: »
    The cisco isn't wireless N, the Thomson is upc's wireless n router. I assume drilling a hole and running a cable up is not an option so wireless N is probably your best bet. You'll get on for free if you upgrade your UPC BB to 50mb if it's available in your area. Will only cost you an extra €5 per month if your on their 25mb package.

    Yeah the UPC broadband is at my college house. I'll be moving out of there in a week.

    At home I have the b260 mid band unit.

    Don't really feel like running wires through walls either


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