because i dont want to buy one and can get internent for other people. in miles of feet please
2007-07-03 05:39:59 · 9 answers · asked by Krauser 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
A general rule of thumb in home networking says that 802.11b and 802.11g WAPs and routers support a range of up to 150 feet (46 m) indoors and 300 feet (92 m) outdoors.
Another rule of thumb holds that the effective range of 802.11a is approximately one-third that of 802.11b/g.
2007-07-03 05:43:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Miles of feet, huh? Hmm. ;-)
If you get the standard D-LINK or Linksys routers that are sold in stores like Circuit City or CompUSA, they usually deliver a radius of up to 150 feet.
I have my 802.11b router in the basement (below ground level) and I can receive and use my laptop in my detached garage that is about 70 feet away from where the router is located in the house.
If you are worried that the neighbors will try to get free internet or be able to access your hard drives because of your wi-fi signal, then there are a few things you can do:
1) Set the router so that it does not broadcast your SSID.
2) Change the default SSID to something only your family would know.
3) Enable WEP or WPA on the network. WEP means that someone who finds your wireless network and wants to connect to it would need a special encrypted key or passphrase. WPA does its encryption dynamically, offering a higher level of security.
4) Enable MAC address filtering so that your router will only accept a wireless PC that is using a specific MAC address (each network card has a unique MAC address, like a serial number)
2007-07-03 13:04:25 · answer #2 · answered by SteveN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An ideal case of networking shows that 802.11b and 802.11g WAPs and routers support a range of up to 150 feet (46 m) indoors and 300 feet (92 m) outdoors. Both of these rough estimates fall on the high end of the range seen in practice. Obstructions in home such as brick walls and metal frames or siding greatly can reduce the range of a Wi-Fi LAN by 25% or more.
2007-07-03 12:46:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The radius for 802.11 (b/g/n) is pretty small, it's in 10s of feet. The signal is influenced by things like walls and other EMI interference.
My neighbor and I both have 802.11B. Their house is ~100 feet from mine. I can see their signal, but I can't use it.
I know of people who live in condos and apartments that ride their neighbors wireless signals. If you turn the security features in your router, then it will be very difficult for someone to hitch a ride on your wireless.
2007-07-03 12:47:07 · answer #4 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on your wireless router, but keep in mind that the farther away you are from the router, the weaker the signal gets and the slower your internet access becomes.
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2007-07-03 12:44:49 · answer #5 · answered by Ask Renel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It always depends on the location of the router and its suroundings but more then likely its any were about 30 - 50 ft if lucky
2007-07-03 12:43:13 · answer #6 · answered by ask_me_ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100 M
2007-07-03 12:45:22 · answer #7 · answered by Saad Imran 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that all depends on what type of router you buy and if the signal has to travel through many walls... but they sell routers that can create there own hotspots so that your neighbors can use it lol ... thousands of feet ... all depends on how much you want to spend
2007-07-03 12:44:31 · answer #8 · answered by West 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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If you get a wireless G router it'll go 50feet (through walls)
maybe 150 with no walls.
2007-07-03 12:42:39 · answer #9 · answered by andrew5544 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋