Re: Wi-Fi Ranges Neil wrote:
> So, I was at the local sandwich shop last night, and I noticed I was able to
> pick up a signal from a local T-Mobile hotspot, which I have an account
> with. It was only one bar out of five. But I was able to connect to it and
> surf the web without any problems.
>
> I then looked up the hotspots in the area, and I saw that the closest one
> was a Fed-Ex/Kinkos about 2-3 blocks away. Measuring it on the map, I
> estimate it to be at least 800 feet from where I was.
>
> Is that normal for wi-fi routers to have such a large range? That seems a
> bit far to be picking up a wi-fi signal. The router was a little uphill from
> me, though not a very steep hill.
So, Neil
I think you were very successful getting responses for a stupid
question, and stretching it out by your responses.
For a troll you did very well.
I take it you don't have any friends to hang out with during winter
break from school. |