How to increase wireless range???

[robisc]

I have a WiFi issue and need assistance; I have a new Netgear WGT634U Wireless router which I need to expand the wireless coverage on throughout my house. Now I am not too familiar with WDS but understand that it cuts the throughput in half on the client AP only not the host AP in this case the Netgear, is this correct? To clarify, if I was using the wireless from the Netgear it would run at full speed (theoretically) but if I was using the WDS connected AP then my speed would be half correct?

Also what about ?bleed over?, if there was a minimal signal from AP 1 (Netgear) and a good signal from AP 2 which one would it use since they are on the same network?

I have a DLink DI-514 which I don?t think supports WDS, but is there anyway to incorporate this router/AP into the equation to increase coverage?

If not and my understanding is that the Linksys boxes (WRTG54) are WDS capable, then could this be used as a repeater with the Netgear remaining as the host or do you have to have 2 Linksys boxes?

Any suggestions would be appreciated; obviously I would like to use the existing DLink router if at all possible without buying another router. But if the best most cost effective option would be a Linksys WRTG54 then I will go that route if it will work.

 

[robisc]

anyone have any ideas on this issue?

 

[JackMDS]

If you try to extend Wireless with Wireless means there would be always drop of Bandwidth whether it is because of WDS or just the Signal get weaker with distance.

The way to maintain the same Bandwidth across a large envioroment is to position additional Access Points connected with a Cable to the Source.

The following pages have variety of Ideas you might find one that suits you.

Link to: Extending the Distance of Entry Level Wireless Network.

Link to: Using a Wireless Cable/DSL Router as a Switch with an Access Point

Link to: Wirelessly Bridging Home / Network.

Link to: Hi Gain Antenna for Entry Level Wireless.

:sun:

 

[robisc]

Thanks for replying, this makes sense, but now my question is how well will two wireless routers work being hooked together and using the wireless features on both? Obviously only one will be providing IP addressess via DHCP huh?

 

[pdo]

yes you can use 2 wireless router using different SSID and channels but only 1 will provide DHCP.