Originally posted by TourDeForce:
I don't think it's gonna happen. These things just don't put out much power. I'm running a 802.11g card in my laptop right now. The Router is set up for extended range and I am only getting a "normal" signal strength at best around the house.
MAYBE if you set up a couple of "directional" antennae pointed at each other, it might work...
802.11b&g have very quick drop-offs in range with basic antenna's. You will probably find that the problem is most likely in the wireless card, as opposed to the router itself. Again, PCMCIA wireless cards are a total waste of time unless you are within about 30' with ideal, unrestricted LOS. They suffer from interference at the drop of a hat, and when you're running off battery they are probably not runnign at full strrength. Get an external one to make you happy!
If you want to extend range, check out NetGear's range, they can often be found heeavily discounted somewhere or other.
Oh yes .... stear clear of lower class products. With the likes of SMC, D-link, and un-heard of names, you will have many problems.
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