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I currently have at home a Dell notebook with Intel Centrino
Technology and a Pentium IV desktop. The desktop is connected via a
Belkin FastCat5E Ethernet cable to a Linksys WRT54GS router, which in
turn is connected to a Linksys BEFCMU10 cable modem. The notebook has
the Intel Centrino Technology wireless connection to the Linksys
router.
For certain reasons beyond my control, the modem and router are
located in the basement at one end of my home. As a result, this
limits my notebook's wireless range when on the first floor. Since my
notebook has three USB ports, could I add to my notebook a USB network
wireless adapter with a high gain antenna without doing away with the
notebook's built-in wireless adapter and perhaps gain additional
wireless range? Also, what are some pointers on adding the USB adapter
to the notebook without losing the built-in wireless adapter?
Are there any other options to increase the wireless range? I
considered adding the Linksys WRE54G expander, but many reviewers said
that would decrease the bandwidth. Since, according to
http://www.pcpitstop.com, my downstream bandwidth is only about 1.5
Mbits, when the cable company advertises it as 3 Mbits, I don't want
to reduce it any further.
Finally, if I go with a USB wireless network adapter with a high gain
antenna, which one would best increase the range?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
John
I currently have at home a Dell notebook with Intel Centrino
Technology and a Pentium IV desktop. The desktop is connected via a
Belkin FastCat5E Ethernet cable to a Linksys WRT54GS router, which in
turn is connected to a Linksys BEFCMU10 cable modem. The notebook has
the Intel Centrino Technology wireless connection to the Linksys
router.
For certain reasons beyond my control, the modem and router are
located in the basement at one end of my home. As a result, this
limits my notebook's wireless range when on the first floor. Since my
notebook has three USB ports, could I add to my notebook a USB network
wireless adapter with a high gain antenna without doing away with the
notebook's built-in wireless adapter and perhaps gain additional
wireless range? Also, what are some pointers on adding the USB adapter
to the notebook without losing the built-in wireless adapter?
Are there any other options to increase the wireless range? I
considered adding the Linksys WRE54G expander, but many reviewers said
that would decrease the bandwidth. Since, according to
http://www.pcpitstop.com, my downstream bandwidth is only about 1.5
Mbits, when the cable company advertises it as 3 Mbits, I don't want
to reduce it any further.
Finally, if I go with a USB wireless network adapter with a high gain
antenna, which one would best increase the range?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
John