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1.5 stars
"Poor distamce between brick walls"
Pros: Fast when in range
Cons: No Range boost between walls
Summary: Test it properly for Range through brick walls not offices with cheap stud walls !.
Hi All,
I'm Getting very confused with all the 802.11n New router hype. They are using words like "Range Booster" "Max Range" , I'm sorry but I have just purchased a Dlink DSL-2740b Router (N650) & DWL-142 USB adaptor.
I purchased this because when using my laptop in the back room the signal was a bit week and dropped because of the two brick walls between, it was only 10 metres away.
So I listened to the hype read the review sites, impressed with the big range claims.
Plugged it all in easy to connect to network & set-up , I removed the on board driver to the laptop and installed USB driver. Rebooted,
Crap ! the Speed and connectivity was the same as the internal 802.11g card my face dropped along with the connection.
I contacted Dlink UK technical support in India they tell me "its a new technology in test" I replied "I don't remember reading that on the box " they say the 2.4 ghz transmitter output is the same as 802.11g due to regulation. So it has no more power to get through brick walls only how it sends signal.
I did not deny if I put the laptop in the same room a router it probably would be faster but I'm buying it for connectively not speed I only have a 8mbps Dsl line and I can't even get that in my back room.
I proceeded to try it on a Vista Desktop, had to download Vista driver as usual. exactly the same
Dlink say nothing they can do , run a cable !
In-conclusion : Will all the review sites check the distance claims in different buildings types please , because I think you will be surprised about there claims.
Nigel
Birmingham
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If the material in your walls are constructed in such a way as to block a decent wireless transmission, there is little any manufacturer can do to fix that. Consumer grade wireless equipment can only deliver so much signal power and if you are really serious about getting a signal thru two brick walls (which probable contain alot more then just brick) you'll need to be willing pay more $$$ for it.
