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Implementing WiFi in the Real World
John Jorsett writes "Seduced by the siren song of wireless access throughout the home, many a user has experienced the discrepancy between the manufacturer's advertised claims (150 feet indoors, 300 outside) and real-world implementation (the living room and upstairs bedroom may as well be on different continents). In steely-eyed determination to exercise his inalienable right to network access anywhere on his property, MSN author Paul Boutin hired a Wi-Fi engineer to help him bathe his property in 802.11 waves, using only mass-market consumer hardware."
This whole time I've been using my Airport network in the fake, alternate-universe world? Freaky.
Vonal Declosion
This jump in logic baffles me. Those aren't exactly difficult standards to meet. Wouldn't any old Linksys wifi router suffice for mass-market? Why exactly would it be difficult to have multiple instances of the "same model"? The author doesn't jutsify the choice or even explain any of the differences between Apple's product or anyone elses.
$650 so I can surf from poolside? I'll take a 75 ft. patch cord and a window that is open 1/2 inch, thank you very much. No new NIC required, either. And don't even get me started on Wi-Fi security.
This article really illustrates how far Wi-Fi has to go before it's widely and *easily* adopted by consumers.
There are 01 kinds of cars in the world. The General Lee, and everything else.
Daft enough to say stupid things while trying to sound smart.
"Set the AirPort up as close to the center of the house as possible, because wireless signal strength fades geometrically with distance."
Isn't it decreasing exponentially? (x^3)
And Airports? a "little" more expensive? Crikey I can get b WAP's for $40 or less that are configurable from any platform's web browser and he's blanketing his house with $200 routers that can only be configured by a mac?
Color me unimpressed.
This explain's alot. ANYONE with any technical skill can set up a WiFi net to completely cover their property. It's not difficult except for those that have low IQ when it comes to technical things like engineering or computers.
Hell I spent Tons less than he did, got the same result, 100% coverage.. AND has better security than he does.
It's just another example of someone who is rich spending money like water... no need to even pay attention to it. Now when he actually become innovative, Let me know.
Do not look at laser with remaining good eye.
I bet people have the best results in wood framed, drywalled houses. Does anyone know if lead paint and pressed steel fabrication has a negative effect on wi fi signals?
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You may never need an antenna, but it's better to have the option
Hmm everyone has covered the whole "how practical can it be if you need a Mac to config it, and "MS employee recommends Mac product?" but why did this guy say you'd probably never use the antenna connector on the back? That would extend your range incredibly with the right antenna.. then you wouldn't need to spend all that $$ on more APs.