[GLLUG] Re: Wireless / Wired question

[Jolyon Michael Vincent]

Melson, Paul writes: 

>> -----Original Message-----
>> I have two locations that I would like to connect together.  
>> Unfortunately 
>> the locations are too far apart for wireless and on different 
>> floors so I 
>> will be using a physical wired 100bt ethernet to connect two wireless 
>> firewall  routers, my user already purchased the routers.  
>> Both of the 
>> routers will dynamically assign the addresses.
> 
> The range of a CAT5 cable is only 300ft (BICSI specs).  Wireless
> networks can go a lot further.  If you're experiencing problems getting
> them to talk, consider directional antennae.  This will give you both
> better range and signal gain, even through a building. 
> 
> PaulM 
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Wireless solutions: 

Step 1: visit TechTV's website (it may now be G4TechTv) at www.techtv.com 
and look at either the screensavers, call for help, and/or shownotes for 
wireless antennae. The exact instructions on how to make a cheap wifi 
antenna are on there.
step 2: use up four rolls of toilet paper, and save the cardboard on the 
inside. 

Step 3: get aluminum foil to make what looks like a radar dish, using the 
cardboard you just saved. 

After reading the exact directions on TechTV, you should be able to get a 
better signal using the above method. 


Good luck, and happy wardriving! 

Use Open Source Software. http://www.gllug.org is much better.