Re: [SPAM] [BlindHandyMan] using a wireless router

2007-09-12 Thread Lee A. Stone
Bob, I believe what we are using now is the n router series. However I am not sure on the usb card in her laptop. I've called the cable company complaining about a weak signal in our area because I also have problems with my cable phone at times. thanks.Lee -- Short people get rained on

Re: [SPAM] [BlindHandyMan] using a wireless router

2007-09-12 Thread Lee A. Stone
Dale, thanks for the input. some time ago I listened to a podcast regarding routers . that article talked about how hyour house or building is set up , depending on wiring,metal plumbing,etc. all these factors in place there is a promise of of a few new designs coming out in 2008. right now

Re: [SPAM] [BlindHandyMan] using a wireless router

2007-09-12 Thread Dale Leavens
A. Stone To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 2:12 PM Subject: Re: [SPAM] [BlindHandyMan] using a wireless router Dale, thanks for the input. some time ago I listened to a podcast regarding routers . that article talked about how hyour house or building

Re: [SPAM] [BlindHandyMan] using a wireless router

2007-09-12 Thread Tom Fowle
I should think that since routers fall under the FCC's part 15 unlicensed devices certification, the power would be strictly limited, probably to 100 miliwatts. So, to improve range you can either make a much more sensative receiver or improve antennas. If you use a singel router for several

RE: [SPAM] [BlindHandyMan] using a wireless router

2007-09-12 Thread Cy Selfridge
_ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Fowle Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:24 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [SPAM] [BlindHandyMan] using a wireless router I should think that since routers fall under the FCC's

Re: [SPAM] [BlindHandyMan] using a wireless router

2007-09-11 Thread Scott Howell
. - Original Message - From: chiliblindman To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 8:50 PM Subject: Re: [SPAM] [BlindHandyMan] using a wireless router Lee, the new n wireless routers are stronger in that they use a multiple signals and realign them together

Re: [SPAM] [BlindHandyMan] using a wireless router

2007-09-10 Thread chiliblindman
Lee, the new n wireless routers are stronger in that they use a multiple signals and realign them together to make a more continuous signal connection. A simple usb n card for the laptop will make it very good. Regardless what b,g,or n card in the laptop, it will work better; but it will work

Re: [SPAM] [BlindHandyMan] using a wireless router

2007-09-10 Thread Dale Leavens
and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: chiliblindman To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 8:50 PM Subject: Re: [SPAM] [BlindHandyMan] using a wireless router Lee, the new n wireless routers are stronger

Re: [SPAM] [BlindHandyMan] using a wireless router

2007-09-10 Thread Dan Rossi
Lee, I have a linksys wireless router and it does fine. Sometimes the problem is just antenna positioning. Other times, some old houses with all that metal lath really play havoc on a wireless system. Some routers can be modded a bit to boost their output power but it would depend on make