On Thu, 1 Sep 2016 12:35:26 -0400 Fred Smith <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Thu, Sep 01, 2016 at 11:21:18AM +0200, Bob Marcan wrote: > > On Fri, 26 Aug 2016 00:31:43 -0600 > > Robin Laing <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > On 20/08/16 09:44, Erik P. Olsen wrote: > > > > I have a linksys router model WRT160NL but the range is too short. I > > > > experience many situations where the connection is dropped when the > > > > distance from the router is more than 25 feet. What is the recommended > > > > router when it comes to signal strength? I would prefer one which can be > > > > flashed with dd-wrt. > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am looking for a new router as well but more for the security aspect so > > > I want dd-wrt or other software on it to run with decent firewall and > > > filter controls. > > > > > > For outdoor access, there are many other routers in the area. I > > > downloaded an Android app (Wifi Analyser) that lists routers, sids, > > > channels being used and signal strength for those routers. I then > > > selected channels that were the clearest for access. What I have noticed > > > is that many are higher powered routers so that is a requirement for > > > getting a better signal in my yard. > > > > > > I am looking for one that does have an external antenna port. > > > > > > Robin > > > > It is worth looking at http://www.mikrotik.com/ > > https://routerboard.com/ > > I'm using hAP lite and i'm very satisfied. > > Flat is 100 sq meters, brick wals, no problem with wifi. > > Not to mention excelent RouterOS. > > wow, those routerboard routers (at least the hEX models) are incredibly > inexpensive. Are they any good? > > Fred > No experience with the hEX. SInce i'm very satisfied with lower hAP, i'm expecting the hEX is even better. For that price i will give it a try. BR, Bob -- users mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/admin/lists/[email protected] Fedora Code of Conduct: http://fedoraproject.org/code-of-conduct Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines Have a question? Ask away: http://ask.fedoraproject.org
