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| Thread ID: 79769 | 2007-05-31 23:22:00 | USB Network Adapter Question | alsoslick (10137) | Press F1 |
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| 554799 | 2007-06-01 04:50:00 | WiFi is a short range wireless network connection system. It is used as a substitute for the wires of a conventional Ethernet system. If your laptop has WiFi installed already, adding a USB WiFi adapter will give no much better performance, so why bother? ;) When you go on holiday, you will be able to connect to any network which allows "foreign" connections, and has a "hot spot" available You will be able to see any active networks near you; but if they have security properly set, you won't be able to connect without permission. Very few people want odd people connecting for nothing. ;) More allow connection if you pay. ;) WiFi is a radio frequency system. It is licenced for use on the basis that it is a short range system, and uses low powered transmitters. |
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| 554800 | 2007-06-01 16:04:00 | Will this help? "The beta-v24 version of the DD-WRT firmware has a new feature that allows it to function as a standalone range expander. This is similar to the functionality provided by a wireless distribution system (WDS) network configuration, but unlike traditional WDS, the repeater router emulates a standard client connection to the parent router. This eliminates the need to have two DD-WRT supported routers, running the same firmware, both set up specially for this purpose. Simply put, you can configure a single repeater appliance and it will work in conjunction with the wireless router you normaly use at your home or office, regardless of the primary router's model or firmware. There's even an "AutoAP" option, which will allow your repeater to automatically monitor and connect to the access point with the strongest signal." Complete instructions for getting this set up are available at the DD-WRT forums (www.dd-wrt.com) |
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