If he gets a good router do you think he will be able to use a laptop and get onto my dsl? If so what type of router would you get?
2007-02-05 23:44:36 · 7 answers · asked by tlk123@sbcglobal.net 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I would note, in response to the earlier suggestion of an "n" router (referring to 802.11n, a standard for WiFi connectivity) that the standard is not yet ratified. What does this mean to you? You may purchase your "pre n" router (of which there are plenty available on the market) and a "pre n" Wifi card and find that, while these two work together, future wireless cards or laptops, based on the ratified 802.11n standard, will not interoperate well.
I would suggest going with an 802.11g router that uses MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) technology - most often identifiable by the multiple antennas on the router. This will increase range and is the same technology that improves the range for 802.11n.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-06 03:50:23 · answer #1 · answered by xuliman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The official range of a standard dial up router is 300'. Depending on the makeup of the walls in your house, and how many interfering sources are in the area, that range might be depleted. I would say it would most likely work though.
If you want to make sure, your dad can buy a repeater from the same people who made your router. He can keep the repeater in his house, and it will boost your wifi signal for him.
2007-02-05 23:52:47 · answer #2 · answered by Chip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe? try getting a linksys wireless router with "range boost" also get a really nice wireless card for the computer or laptop whatever, set it up and he can try, I live about 200 yards from a elementry school and I can pick up there wireless signal, its a little weak and slow but still better than dial up! good luck...
2007-02-05 23:55:54 · answer #3 · answered by megasparks0101 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
200 feet is a long way, but you could get a Wireless "N" router. It might work out. Wireless "N" can transmit up to 300 feet. Can is the operative word. I'd go with the Linksys, but that is just me.
2007-02-06 00:19:32 · answer #4 · answered by Kokopelli 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you get a wireless router, supposedly 802.11g can reach 100 meters or 300ft... Signal will probably be pretty shitty if he can still get one at all but worth a shot..
2007-02-05 23:49:58 · answer #5 · answered by keith s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
attempt computing device human beings, noticeably in case you stay in a rural section. Its less than $10 a mo. loose receive cd at Staples. I had similar difficulty, couldnt even get reception for cellular telephone untll I went to Verizon.
2016-11-25 19:55:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DSL from SBC/AT&T is inexpensive at $15/mo.
2007-02-06 00:03:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋