pattyjamas@hotmail.com wrote:
> I have a Range Extender (Linksys) downstairs in my home but signal is
> still weak no matter where I place it. Can connect but want a better
> and stronger connection.
>
> Upstairs-have a Linksys with Speedbooster router with (WRT54GS) 2
> third party 12 db replacement antennas. Tried placing router and
> antennas everywhere. I really need a stronger signal.
>
> I want to either run Cat5 downstairs and then connect to a another
> wireless router (WAP)
>
> OR use some Powerline modules via outlets and connect to another WAP
> wireless router..
>
> My question: How much signal loss is there via Powerline adapters to a
> WAP -over- using my Cat5 to WAP??
>
> I have one circuit breaker box in home. Home is 5 years old.
>
>
> Thank you very much for this nebulous and perhaps oft asked question.
>
> I could perhaps use 3rd party firmware on my router (WRT) but hate to
> make a brick out of it which I have done once b4 using SVEAsoft.
> Rather keep firmware intact.
>
> Sincerely
> Patty

Two things.. Powerline networking is REALLY cool, and way way faster than
wireless, ones from netdisk are up to 54Mbps/85 Mbps/200Mbps (used to only
be 14Mbps, they have come a long way), and do NOT have to be on the same
breaker at all
see
<http://www.netgear.com/Products/BridgesAccessPointsandExtenders/PowerlineWallPluggedExtenders/HDX101.aspx>
and
<http://www.netgear.com/Products/BridgesAccessPointsandExtenders/PowerlineWallPluggedExtenders/HDXB101.aspx>
and
http://www.netgear.com/Products/Brid...Specifications

Be aware, that while they work great for computers/gaming stuff/etc, they do
NOT work for extending wireless from one router to the wan input of another

Wanted to extend from one wap/router to another and increase the hot area
size, but it didn't want to work from output of one to input of another...
Then I realized, there are power plugs in almost every room (and the
sunroom/garage/etc.. why almost? none in the sauna - can't cook my body and
be on the net at the same time - just an aside a radio won't even work in
there, so saunas must be rf shielded)
At any rate, was simple enuf to use it as a hardwire to nearest plug.. Have
all 6 laptops and the PDA working, sharing files and printers, on the same
network..

Ps, you can use the powerline stuff to create a separate subnet, but I
wanted them all to be on the same and it won't do that....