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Extending signal strength of a Linksys WRT54G router

Posted by r on Jan 28th, 2011 in consulting, wireless | 0 comments

To extend the signal strength of a Linksys WRT54G router (all versions excluding v8 – they no longer let you replace the antenna) you can use this adapter & antenna combination:

Ideally you would also install DD-WRT and boost the power setting up from 75mW or whatever the default it. 110mW tends to be a safe number.

If you are starting from scratch, or have extra funds, I would recommend using the Buffalo WHR-HP-G300N. You can use the same 9dBI antenna without the adapter.

dd-wrt repeater with airport extreme fix

Posted by r on Apr 22nd, 2010 in consulting, wireless | 0 comments

from http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Wireless_Bridge:

WPA Personal works great with an Apple Airport Extreme wireless router too. Select “WPA/WPA2 Personal” on the Extreme and “WPA Personal (TKIP)” on the bridge [dd-wrt box]. Enter the same shared key on both of course. [under Wireless tab --> Wireless Security subtab]