will his wireless router still work on my motem at home?
2007-03-19 08:46:33 · 9 answers · asked by tiquillabitch 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Unfortunately, no, it won't. Typically a wireless router has a range of 150-300 feet depending on conditions (like walls and trees, etc).
2007-03-19 08:51:58 · answer #1 · answered by nathanziarek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your router you may be able to add a signal booster. In addition there are signal boosters for the laptop receivers too. You might be able to extend the range 1/4 mile if the terrain and your home construction are favorable. Keep in mind though that everyone in a 1/4 mile radius will also be able to pick up your signal. Disabling encryption increases range and performance at the risk of someone breaking into your network. You can mitigate this somewhat through MAC address filtering (i.e. only authorized computers can log in) and not broadcasting your SSID but someone with a receiver can receive and decode your signal. For this reason I don't recomend doing any online banking or other financial transactions via a wireless connection.
2007-03-19 09:42:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The short answer is "no". A longer answer might be "it depends" based on the kind of wireless router that you have, whether the two homes are in line of site, how flat or hilly the region is, etc.
A mile is 5,420 feet so a quarter mile is about 1,320 feet. The maximum distance of a 802.11g wireless signal at a very weak transfer rate is probably about 500 feet. 802.11b, however can theoretically go as far as 1500 feet with a very weak signal but I imagine that would only work if there wasn't too much in the way.
2007-03-19 08:56:26 · answer #3 · answered by MattIsKING 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's wireless card. the router is the box that has several ports for connecting other computers, that also connects you to the internet. it really depends on what the signal generation is of the modem at home. Also depends on the wireless card that the computer has. Each card has a different signal strength pick-up so one card may be able to pick up wireless from 200 feet away, while another can pick up wireless from 500 feet away.
2007-03-19 08:53:41 · answer #4 · answered by viva8la7ram 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, wireless routers have only a certain distance that it can read and send data to except if you have installed boosters that are usually installed outside the house for those who like to bring their computers to thier separate garage or gazebo.
2007-03-19 08:52:30 · answer #5 · answered by Jon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, that depends on the router. it should tell you in the instruction Manuel how far it reaches, if it came with one. Mine, does not reach 1,420 Feet (1/4 of a mile), but it does work hard and strong anywhere within 200ft of the receiver.
Hope this helps! :)
2007-03-19 08:53:41 · answer #6 · answered by melonwater49 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. the range is generally 50-150 feet.....but he may be able to find someone in the area once he gets there, that has an insecure internet connection for him to use....
2007-03-19 08:52:13 · answer #7 · answered by Vincent 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They usually only work with in 300ft. But double check with your carrier they may be able to adjust it or set it up there too so you can both use it.
2007-03-19 08:55:28 · answer #8 · answered by Brown Eyed Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, the average range will most likely only work on or near your property
2007-03-19 08:53:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋