Boost my wireless.

[Carp]

Hey all!

I want to increase the range on my Linksys router (flashed with DD-WRT)

I don't know much about wireless so I am coming here for help.

How do I increase the range? I am also willing to buy an antenna, which ones do I look at?

Thanks a lot [H].

(Hope I was specific enough)

 

[Grentz]

look at omni directional antennas. These increase the range in all directions.

Wifi is a weird beast so you are never really gauranteed any range, but bigger antennas will help

 

[mobiux]

are you looking to increase the range in all directions, or just to one spot?

 

[Carp]

To all spots, Thanks.

 

[Eickst]

look at omni directional antennas. These increase the range in all directions.

Wifi is a weird beast so you are never really gauranteed any range, but bigger antennas will help

Most wifi routers/APs come with an omnidirectional antenna.

He needs a "better" omni antenna. Look for something 6dB or better, as most consumer wireless equipment comes installed with 3-6dB antennas.

 

[Carp]

I haven't looked yet, but I am willing to pay ~$100

I need to pick my friend up at the police station........ask me later :-\

 

[Rage99]

ummm... im pretty sure you can just boost the power output with DD-WRT which would probably be easier than spending money on new antennas. Look for a power settings. mess around with it, dont change it too high. You can probably safely double it without worrying about breaking any FCC regulations.

 

[Hypernova]

How about trying to up the output power first? reception won't change much but it's worth a try.

 

[mobiux]

do you have a single antenna or dual antenna router? (i didn't see a model number anywhere)

I found that the benefit of power boost in ddwrt is minimal at best.
You better bet is to get a (or a couple) decent antennas.

I built a ddwrt rig with 2 of these...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833977005
and i get PHENOMENAL coverage from them. granted, they are big and rather pricey, but worth it in my case.