Looking for 500 ft wireless router

Top Wop · Post by **Top Wop** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 1:07 pm

Im a noob on the subject of wireless networking. My boss is looking for a 500 ft wireless router so he can use the internet from his notebook. Can anyone reccomend me one?

roid · Post by **roid** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 1:23 pm

what i would recommend doing is getting a wireless router, and installing a bigger arial on it.

JMEaT · Post by **JMEaT** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 1:52 pm

Google saves the day!

http://tomshardware.bizrate.com/buy/pro ... uters.html

Top Wop · Post by **Top Wop** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 2:32 pm

Ok, but how far can these routers go? I see 1,300 ft. Is that the max?

Sometimes I browse these catalogues and they dont show the range.

Avder · Post by **Avder** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 2:33 pm

Two Words: Parabolic Reflector.

It might also help if somehow you could aim said reflector so it has direct line of sight at his office or wherever, like, up and over the cubicles. Otherwise youre NEVER gonna get 500 feet indoors.

Top Wop · Post by **Top Wop** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 2:46 pm

Among other things he wants a Caddillac with 50 MPG.

I found the D-Link AirPlus G High Speed, I think that should be enough. Office is small.

JMEaT · Post by **JMEaT** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 4:03 pm

Indoor range will most always be less than outdoor range. Buy from a supplier with a good return policy.

MD-2389 · Post by **MD-2389** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 9:42 pm

You could also make a cantenna. Coffee cans work great.