Wireless setup - floor to floor

[Neily]

In my house the internet comes in to a wireless router/modem which connects via a RJ45s to PC.

Will a wireless link work to a PC in the room directly below?

They are both beside the window so I'm hoping this will help!!

I'd rather not run any cables!!

THANKS

 

[vipergg]

It should work no problem if the wireless router is any good , i would reccomend you stick with the same maker as the the router for your wireless nic card that you will need to buy for the for pc . Also when using wireless make sure you set up a wireless encryption method (WEP or WPA) , non default SSID and also use mac address filtering , this will keep any of your neighbors from using your wireless connection . Your router book should show you how to set this stuff up .

 

[Neily]

Its a Netgear DG834G. I was going to buy a Netgear Wireless NIC anyway...good choice!!

Will the windows be of any help?

 

[vipergg]

The window isn't going to make any difference . Stuff like steel partitions and concrete walls can kill wireless . I use Netgear 11B wireless (mr814 V2) and have had this for over a year now without a problem .

 

[802networks]

I have had varied success in homes using off-the-shelf style wireless routers. One thing I would recommend, is look for a product offering the ability to add external antennas. Nothing beats having that to fall back on if you lose signal in certain areas of the house. Then you can purchase a relitively inexpensive add-on antenna (there are several different types depending on application) which can be used to fine tune your signal.

Usually the cost of getting a router with this feature isn't much.

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