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soonfl 01-25-2010 01:15 PM

wifi coverage in brick lantana
 
We were wondering if the brick walls cause a problem with wifi signals .

Were does one put the router? Attic?

We have g router is n router required for coverage to the pool area?

l2ridehd 01-25-2010 01:50 PM

I have a block and stucco Carmelia, almost the same size as a Lantana. My router is in the den at the very front of the home. My lanai has a pool so is about 1400 sq feet. I can get wifi anywhere on the lanai.

Bambi 01-25-2010 02:05 PM

Router in Lantana
 
I put my router in main living room on the top of the TV. I used a splitter. No problems with reception throughout the house and lanai.

pooh 01-25-2010 02:11 PM

We live in a block and stucco lantana. Our router is in the front room, our office. Hubby and I both have regular computers and wireless laptops. The laptops work all over the place....in the house and in the lanai.

elevatorman 01-25-2010 02:26 PM

My router is in the front den of my Begonia. I sit on the lanai at times and all is good. I also sit in my living room and can see 3 other networks. I know 1 is in the house next door and that is a block as is mine. So that would be through 2 block walls.

soonfl 01-25-2010 02:30 PM

Are they g or n routers
 
Thanks all for your response. My router is in need off replacement. Fell off shelf antenna hangs. We are moving down in Aug and want to buy the appropriate version.

As always this site is very useful.

Chi-Town 01-25-2010 02:34 PM

Have a block and stucco Lantana. The router is in the nook across from the laundry area. It reaches the front bedroom where the second computer is. Just two bars but it works.

Hawkwind 01-25-2010 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soonfl (Post 245323)
We have g router is n router required for coverage to the pool area?

The g or n refers to the IEEE standard better known as 802.11g or 802.11n. The 802.11n provides a better throughput (faster data transfer) than the 802.11g. The computer your are using (either desktop of lap top) must be able to handle the 802.11n in order for you to take advantage of the speed increase. 802.11n is backward compatible to 802.11g so if you have an n router / switch you can use it with a g computer or lap top.

If you have a lap top or desktop that supports 802.11n or may be upgrading in the future but need the wifi now I would go with something like the D-Link DIR-655. I have the router / switch on my home network and have no problems with it.

golfnut 01-25-2010 08:37 PM

how can I tell if my router is n or g, i looked at it and there is nothing on the case to indicate...gn

champion6 01-25-2010 08:45 PM

GN, you should find the model number and then check the manufacturer's web site for the specs.

golfnut 01-25-2010 08:55 PM

thanks champ I'll try that...gn


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