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Windows XP Wireless Network Distance?

I have a Wireless network set up with a Linksys Broadband Router and a Cable Modem. A few people on the network have laptops with the Linksys Wireless Network Adapter. My question is, what is the distance they can be before they aren't on the network? We bought 2 small houses and are using them for our small offices (hehe) and they are right across the street from each other. How come when they go into the one office where the router is not, they can't be on the network, but when they are in the same house, they are on the network? And what is the distance limits or something?

Also any suggestions on what I would need to make it so they are on the network?

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inetinet

Alltrisha,

What connectivity do you have between the 2 offices now? I am guessing that you already have phone connections, or possibly leased pairs from the local phone company? Work to get the 2 offices connected - if you have a leased line between them you could set up DSL or T1, or more between them. Possibly run fiber between them?

And if the phone company gives you a hard time, just start digging and bury any cabling you need between them... you probably share a storm drain somewhere along the line :-)

Yes, a wireless bridge would be good for networking - http://www.proxim.com/products/wan/
I just set this up - works great - reached over 1000 feet with basic antennas...

My question really is what do you already have between them, and what can you reuse?

Good luck!
inet²

alltrisha

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Hi, I'm trying to do this the cheapest way :)

The distance is LESS THAN 1,000 definitely.

I'll get back to you all later.

etek14

You would require an external antenna, locate your access point on top floor and run short length of cable out window and connect to your antenna. Connect from your hub to the access point with cat5. You want as short a length of cable as possible from your access point to the antenna. This should cover both locations hopefully.
There are different types of antenna designed for this. An omni type or possibly a directional located so it also catches signal from its local area.

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