On Feb 21, 7:08 pm, t...@lavabit.com wrote:
> D. Stussy:
>
> > > I've got a wireless ADSL broadband router at one side of a building,
> > > but its signal is very poor at the other side of the building.
> > > Therefore I need some sort of "repeater".
>
> > Why not move the wireless router to the CENTER of the building?
>
> Phone line's at one side of the building. I don't want to run a long
> phone cable, nor do I want to run a long ethernet cable. Hence the
> want for a "repeater" of some sort.

Your problem sounds simpler than the solutions you propose. Here's a
few things to try:

1) Put a reflector on the antenna where it is to reach further

2) Reconsider running an ethernet cable to the center of the house if
it's relatively easy. This is the obvious starting point: placing the
wireless router to optimize coverage.

If it's still not quite enough, then a 5-7 dbi omni antenna may get
you over the hump. They are cheap.

3) use powerline networking to:
a: get the router centered in the house or
b: to get an ethernet signal on the other end. From there you can
connect directly or hang an AP on it

All of these solutions are easier and more reliable than the repeater
route.

Steve