Linksys Firmware Upgrade?

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Scott wrote:
> My 4-month old WRT54G
> has firmware v.2.00.8. It works great around the house,
> but signal strength is weak on my large outdoor deck
> (one floor up from router in office in middle of lower.
> level). I'm reluctant to update firmware for no reason
> (I've had some bad results). Any idea if the newer
> firmware improves range?

Check out www.linksys.org - there are reports that the latest WRT54G
firmware decreased power out. Check out www.freeantennas.com and try a
simple X10 or X12 relector (corner or parabolic) to boost the power up and
ut toward the deck. Ttilt the right hand [as you face the router] rubber
ducky back to aim the little foil-over-cardstock parabolic dish up toward
the next floor, and set the azimuth. Download NetStumbler if you want more
precise signal strength info while you check out the aim. I got increased
power in my office (same floor but 4 wire lath walls in beween) and still
ger very good to excellent signal in the rest of the house, on the deck,
and in the back yard

I have firmware version 2.02.7, and it was a later version the complaints
about power settings were about. There are several third party firmware
suppliers for that router - the linksys.org has lots of information about
them and about official Linksys firmware; check there. But I'd get out the
cover stock paper and scissors and foil and glue (silicone works good with
foil - see your auto parts store) and try a little crafts project first.
If it works you can put a gold star on it! <g>


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Steve
Re-defeat Bush in 2004