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I have a Linksys Wireless Router, WRT54G, that I'm using to link to other
computers and to a DSL modem. While I'm fairly satisfied with the
performance of the wireless link with my Dell Inspiron 600m, I think it
might be nicer still if the range extended beyond about 30-40 feet or so.
Linksys is offering a high-gain antenna for this router and some of their
other wireless G products. The Linksys antenna kit, HGA7T, is claimed to
have a 7dBi gain. No speculation on how much that might improve range.
Another product offered for Linksys wireless routers is from Radio Shack.
Catalog #: 278-844. This product is claimed to have a gain of 5.5 dBi.
Slightly less gain than Linksys and at a slightly lower cost.
Has anyone tried either of these products? Pros? Cons? etc? Does the high
gain come at the expense of response pattern? For example, I currently have
coverage on two floors of the house. Would a high-gain antenna improve
coverage upstairs while sacrificing portions of the basement?
I'm not sure that an antenna is the best solution for my setup. The cheapest
thing would be to simply move my router since I suspect that the path that
I'm trying to punch a signal through has some serious problems. I also
wonder if the miniPCI card in the Dell has the range of a full-size wireless
card. However, a stronger signal is almost always preferable.
Bob Henry
I have a Linksys Wireless Router, WRT54G, that I'm using to link to other
computers and to a DSL modem. While I'm fairly satisfied with the
performance of the wireless link with my Dell Inspiron 600m, I think it
might be nicer still if the range extended beyond about 30-40 feet or so.
Linksys is offering a high-gain antenna for this router and some of their
other wireless G products. The Linksys antenna kit, HGA7T, is claimed to
have a 7dBi gain. No speculation on how much that might improve range.
Another product offered for Linksys wireless routers is from Radio Shack.
Catalog #: 278-844. This product is claimed to have a gain of 5.5 dBi.
Slightly less gain than Linksys and at a slightly lower cost.
Has anyone tried either of these products? Pros? Cons? etc? Does the high
gain come at the expense of response pattern? For example, I currently have
coverage on two floors of the house. Would a high-gain antenna improve
coverage upstairs while sacrificing portions of the basement?
I'm not sure that an antenna is the best solution for my setup. The cheapest
thing would be to simply move my router since I suspect that the path that
I'm trying to punch a signal through has some serious problems. I also
wonder if the miniPCI card in the Dell has the range of a full-size wireless
card. However, a stronger signal is almost always preferable.
Bob Henry