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by: billvonr May 26, 2009 10:43 AM PDT

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Wireless Routers and Distance

by billvonr - 5/26/09 10:43 AM

I'm switching from DSL to cable internet service and have a couple of questions. I would appreciate any knowledge / experience that can be shared with me:

1) Are N-class wireless routers really better than G-class routers for strength of wireless signal over longer distances? I'm faced with distances (router to PC) around 80-100 feet and up or down a floor level.

2) The cable company wants to install their modem in a basement utility room, but I would prefer the wireless router be near my primary computer (more central location in house for better wireless coverage). This would mean a run of about 80 feet of ethernet cable. Does distance affect ethernet cable selection (ie, do I use Cat 5e or Cat 6)? Will a 100-ft cable cause any signal degradation over a 75-ft cable?

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billvonr


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by Coryphaeus - 5/27/09 5:38 AM

In Reply to: Wireless Routers and Distance by billvonr

Wireless N routers are supposed to get greater distance. If your PC(s) have wireless N cards you're OK. If not you'll have to upgrade the PC hardware.

Ethernet cable has a distance limitation of about 300 feet. You're ok.


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