Router Wifi & Network

[Micks]

Guys need a new router have an old twin ant. jobby but not doing the job. Optus cable net comes into Garage with both Modem & Router mounted there.
Problem is home is over 25M long & find the present router on the extreme distance can be problematic.
Can anyone recommend one?
Looking at this one http://www.amazon.com/Sapido-Wireles.../dp/B00C78I9J2
Though would like more pros & cons.
Thanks

[C4B]

This should solve your problem......

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They come in both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz Versions..... Made by Ubiquiti. Carrier grade WIFI. 600mw with dual MIMO 10db antenna set. Unless you live in something the size of Parliament House this little puppy will do it on its ear! It can be mounted outside as well and is powered by POE..

[C4B]

Or for something a little less over the top:

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These will cream a residential grade WAP (don't let the size fool you)

Still uses a 600mw transmitter and will do a large house.

[Smitty]

Or for something a little less over the top:

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These will cream a residential grade WAP (don't let the size fool you)

Still uses a 600mw transmitter and will do a large house.

... and that is??

[C4B]

Ubiquiti PicoStation M2 HP.

[C4B]

Not the easiest thing in the world to setup, but they make the residential stuff seem like Lego...

[Stewge]

Or for something a little less over the top:



These will cream a residential grade WAP (don't let the size fool you)

Still uses a 600mw transmitter and will do a large house.

Ubiquiti gear is awesome and surprisingly cheap. I've done a few installations varying from the easy-mode air-routers to long-range indoor APs and point-to-point links over several km.

[Sidewindr]

Guys need a new router have an old twin ant. jobby but not doing the job. Optus cable net comes into Garage with both Modem & Router mounted there.
Problem is home is over 25M long & find the present router on the extreme distance can be problematic.
Can anyone recommend one?
Looking at this one http://www.amazon.com/Sapido-Wireles.../dp/B00C78I9J2
Though would like more pros & cons.
Thanks

Personally I use Linksys or Billion stuff Still have a bunch of old 2.4GHz wireless-G routers around the place working as guest network and range extenders.. but that's only 54Mbps throughput..

I would suggest one of the following options..

Option 1. Get a new model Linksys Router if you want to replace your current cable router or a simple Access Point if you want to keep your existing router (Access Points are simpler and cheaper as they don't have any of the router/gateway features. See how that goes with the 802.11a and 802.11n wireless range remembering you need an 802.11a or 802.11n capable adaptor in your PC/Laptop/Device. If the range is good then job done, if still not good enough then grab a Range extender to put in the house close to the Garage to basically relay/boost the signal a longer distance.

Option 2. Take a look at Billion Powerline Adaptors, they are basically devices that plug into your power outlet and use the power lines for data. I don't think Linksys make Powerline for Australia so I would favour Billion over the others and don't even consider D-Link products. You could then have one in the garage and a second in a more central location to the house and then plug your Wireless Router/Access Point into the central Powerline Adaptor's ethernet port.

This should solve your problem......

2014-03-14 15.02.05.jpg

They come in both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz Versions..... Made by Ubiquiti. Carrier grade WIFI. 600mw with dual MIMO 10db antenna set. Unless you live in something the size of Parliament House this little puppy will do it on its ear! It can be mounted outside as well and is powered by POE..

Problem with these higher gain and power antennas is that the signal can go too far and it's best to try and keep the Wireless range as close to your own property as possible (less potential for hacks/war riders etc.) also to get the best results you need a better Wireless client (gain/power) otherwise you run the risk of being able to receive and have poor transmission to the Access Point.

[Micks]

Ubiquiti PicoStation M2 HP.

Thanks you've certainly given me plenty to read up on now!

[Davothegreat]

Billion Powerline Adaptors, they are basically devices that plug into your power outlet and use the power lines for data.

Keep in mind with Ethernet over Power, both ends need to be connected to the same physical power circuit. OP mentioned his equipment is in his garage, he'd need to be sure his garage isn't on a separate circuit to his house power. Oh and avoid power boards.

Alternately, run some Ethernet between the house and garage.

[Micks]

Keep in mind with Ethernet over Power, both ends need to be connected to the same physical power circuit. OP mentioned his equipment is in his garage, he'd need to be sure his garage isn't on a separate circuit to his house power. Oh and avoid power boards.

Alternately, run some Ethernet between the house and garage.

Yes, modem & Router power on dedicated circuit so I can easily isolate when not in use, like to keep entire setup where it is @ present as it sits in approx. 4m from the front of the home.
Also looked @ the pdf brochures appears to be little on the setup? Plenty on the soft setup though?

[C4B]

Ubiquiti gear is awesome and surprisingly cheap. I've done a few installations varying from the easy-mode air-routers to long-range indoor APs and point-to-point links over several km.

We'd never heard of Ubiquiti before and one of the crowds we get all our Cellular gear from put us onto it. Up until then we'd just been using the underperforming gear mentioned elsewhere in this thread.

Our house is fairly large (and 2 storey split level) and we've never been able to cover the whole place with a single access point. Now we've got a Pico that provides 5/5 throughout the whole house, and because it's so small and POE you can place it in an optimum location. From a hardware perspective it's the best find we've made in years....

[Blown 454 AWD]

Any of these powerful enough to go between concrete floor in a flat to garage situation?

Cheers

Steve

[Sidewindr]

Keep in mind with Ethernet over Power, both ends need to be connected to the same physical power circuit. OP mentioned his equipment is in his garage, he'd need to be sure his garage isn't on a separate circuit to his house power. Oh and avoid power boards.

Alternately, run some Ethernet between the house and garage.

Actually they don't need to be on the same circuit, not since 2010 with the ratification of IEEE1901 and HomePlug AV standards, the devices can communicate through breakers and even across phases.. up to 500M and depending on the device 100-200Mbps.

We'd never heard of Ubiquiti before and one of the crowds we get all our Cellular gear from put us onto it. Up until then we'd just been using the underperforming gear mentioned elsewhere in this thread.

Our house is fairly large (and 2 storey split level) and we've never been able to cover the whole place with a single access point. Now we've got a Pico that provides 5/5 throughout the whole house, and because it's so small and POE you can place it in an optimum location. From a hardware perspective it's the best find we've made in years....

I wouldn't call the Linksys and Billion stuff under-performing, I have a Linksys Wireless-N router on the 2nd floor of a 3 floor solid concrete walled and floored town-house giving 5/5 throughout the entire house and yard There are regulations controlling the maximum power you can transmit on the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands without having a license (ie. general public) be careful of these laws, they may require that installation is done by a licensed individual if over a certain power level regardless of whether or not you can purchase them over the counter

[Smitty]

Ubiquiti PicoStation M2 HP.

sweet .. thanks