Wireless Router Question

[justinlay]

I just purchased a new laptop and coming today, and it has an intergrated wireless card in it 802.11G i belive. i know it will run speeds of 54Mbps. My question is how far of a reach can Linksys wrt54g Wireless router send out? Here a link of what im looking at

[peepnklown]

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[justinlay]

Id noticed it had an built in wired switch after i posted this post. Or is there a router you may suggest?

[Swimmer]

Test Conditions

    Testing is done in recently constructed wood frame two floor residence.  Home has heating/cooling metal ductwork and sheetrock walls throughout.  The Access Point (AP) or wireless router is placed on a table away from metal cabinets and RF sources in a corner upper level room for all tests.  A set of measurements is then taken at each of the four locations. 

    * Location #1: AP and wireless client in same room, approximately 6 feet apart.

    * Location #2: Client in room on same level, approximately 30 feet away from AP. Two sheetrock walls between AP and Client.

    * Location #3: Client in lower level, approximately 40 feet away from AP. One wood floor, no sheetrock ceiling, no walls between AP and Client.

    * Location #4: Client on same level, approximately 50 feet away from AP. Three interior, one exterior wall between AP and Client.

now take a look at this.. http://www.tomsnetworking.com/Reviews-39-ProdID-WRT54G-9.php  right around location 4 the signal starts to fall apart..

here is a nice little chart show some of the 802.11g routers that are fairly popular. http://google-zdnet.com.com/D_Link_DI_524_AirPlus_G_router/4505-3319_16-30839580-5.html?tag=top

[KingCobra]

I had signal issues with my wireless system until I spent $80 on a couple of directional antennae.  You won't know until you try.

[amc11890]

i usulally get bout 18mbps sometimes 36mbps

[justinlay]

im going to used it basicily for internet. as long it would give me atleast 100 feet dia. ill be fine, but im probuly going to need better antenna?

[Swimmer]

I would try it first and see what happens.. you might be ok with just a stock router.. if not then go pick up the upgrades..

[justinlay]

Yah thats probuly what im going to do for now. Thanks for everyones help. Justin

[justinlay]

I just though of something today i cant us a wireless router on my internet connection. Because my modem uses a usb connection. will an access point work instead?

[Swimmer]

Your modem doesnt have ethernet?  if not you can install a nic and use it as an ap..

[justinlay]

im running the DW4000 reciver which runs with a usb connection. On Direcways page for wireless i haft to use a access point.