On Sat, 19 Aug 2006 11:45:39 +0100, "Jim" <jim@hmail.com> wrote in
<K9qdnWaa47BIdnvZnZ2dnUVZ8tydnZ2d@pipex.net>:

>Got a wireless network running in a building across from the one my office
>is in. I want to connect wirelessly to the network - which I have done and
>everything works. Only problem is that the signal is quite weak.
>
>What I want to do is insert a wireless repeater to boost the signal to my
>office. Can I use a simple wireless bridge?

No. You can use a wireless client bridge cabled to a wireless access
point (which should be on a different minimally-overlapping channel).
That's the ideal setup.

>If not - what is needed?

Or you could use a WDS repeater if you can find one that works with the
remote access point. You'll probably need to go with the same brand,
and throughput will be cut in half.

>I can source the repeater/bridge next to the window so that it is much
>nearer and think that will be fine.

A directional high-gain antenna might be needed.

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