On Thu, 2007-04-12 at 17:41 +0100, Chris Wright wrote: > TheVeech wrote: > > What's the latest in wireless that's available on Ubuntu? I'm using 'b' > > & 'g', but what's the state of play with 'n'/'pre-n'? > > > > If that's currently a no-go, any tips for extending existing coverage > > (Netgear wireless router)? > > > > > I had the DG834GT but recently replaced it with the DG834N (after the GT > went up in smoke).
The GT is the one I had with a new aerial. At the moment, I'm trying to extend the cable version. > I changed the antennae on the GT to an external 'high gain' and that > helped. The router was in the front room of my house, and the kids PC's > which were all upstairs would connect no problem. > > After the change, I could see my neighbours network. > I could also get decent connection at the end of my yard (which meant > working at home on Sunny days lounging in the yard was a lot easier). I'm just starting to appreciate this. It's ten times better than being stuck indoors, plus I won't suffer from geek pastiness for much longer! > I could do voip and video conf at least 100ft away from the router with > the new aerial. I bought one, but I must have just got a dud. > The new 'N' apart from having the new as yet unreleased standard (or > non-ratified), also has an internal antennae. (In fact it has 2 or 3 > internal antennas). With these, I don't use the external (and can't > because there is no connection). > Wireless range has improved with the "N" despite the lack of external > antennae Is improved range with an 'N' card in your laptop too, or just using 'b'/'g'? -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
