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Opnions on my Wireless Network

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dripgoss

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I've been doing research on the different wireless networking products available today in hopes of going wireless soon, but have come up with mixed reviews, different expectations and a confusing selection of products. I understand the tech behind the devices, but I need some real-world advice...

I live in a three level apartment and have Cable broadband hardwired in the basement level (they said they won't move it, already asked...). However, I need to be able to get a decent signal to the first and second stories (2nd and 3rd level). I also know there are differences between the consumer wireless setups and pro level stuff. (This could be one situation in which having thin crappily constructed walls and floors could be a plus!!) Does anyone else have asimilar setup with some success?

So my main question is this:
With 3 PC's and a laptop scattered throughout the three levels of this apartment, what products should I be looking at to achieve the best and most reliable signal? I don't mind spending more if it means better and more reliable connectivity. BTW, I'm starting from scratch here. Just a cable modem and a handful of PC's I'd like to get connected to the Internet and each other...

Thanks a million for any suggestions!
 
Personally I would get one of the newer 802.11a's (it will be the tri-standard version with a,b, and g) router. That way you can use 802.11a with its 5ghz signal so that wireless phones won't interfere and also the ones that have all 3 standards built in use a never version of a chipset that allows the signal to reach much further than it used to. Also I would see if I could run a Cat5 cable up to the second floor to the wireless router to give a better signal area than just running it all from the basement.
 
I agree with trying to run some cat5 to put the router in a more central location but remember the higher the frequency you're using the less penetration you'll get.

Check out the proxim line, its nice stuff.
 
Thanks guys! Yes, unfortunately I've got a 2.4Ghz viatech phones all over the place, so I'll need something that doesn't interfere.
 
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