Dlink DI-624 Wireless Router Distance

[absolu7]

im about to setup a wireless network at the house.
the desktop will be in the basement which will be connected to a cable modem via the di 624.
on 2nd floor is my laptop which has wireless built in (b). how will the speeds be? will i get any kind of signal?

 

[jonesthewine]

It will be difficult to predict your signal strength and your laptop's reception. The wireless speed (11MB/sec rated, 5-6 MB/sec actual) should be faster than the cable download speed (~ 1.5 MB/sec).

Will the laptop be one level or two levels above the router? For best reception place the router in the middle of the room, not in a corner. Once you're set up, you'll find that reception in the room where your laptop is will vary with the laptops location in that room.

You can really only answer your questions by setting up the network and trying it out. Let us know what your results are.

 

[absolu7]

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[absolu7]

will be 2 levels about the router, ya hopefully this wireless thing is as fast as people say it is

 

[jonesthewine]

It's plenty fast...I have a D-Link 614+ with four computers hooked up. Two via wireless, two via network cable, and the web connection speed is limited by my provider, not by the router. You'll be happy, and will be able to surf throughout your house.

 

[kyparrish]

I have a DI 624, and it's blazing. I actually upgraded from a 614+ because money was burning a whole in my pocket and I wanted Xtreme G. I've found the range to be much better on the DI-624.

You should be fine.

 

[JackMDS]

You can find info about Speed and range here: Wireless What Should I Get ?

:sun:

 

[pax2179]

I have the Dlink router in my basement, and my laptop gets amazing signal strength 2 floors up! go for it, its a good buy!

 

[nowayout99]

I have the 614+ and its strength leaves something to be desired.

The best way to get a strong signal is to try to visualize the straight-line distance between router and the adapter(s). The signal loses strength with each wall and floor it has to pass. The angle in which it passes through the wall or floor matters too. (For example, a sharp angle may seem like a wall that is 10 feet thick.)

So if possible, try to position your equipment optimally so there are as few (and thin) physical obstacles in its way.