On Thu, Sep 01, 2016 at 11:21:18AM +0200, Bob Marcan wrote: > On Fri, 26 Aug 2016 00:31:43 -0600 > Robin Laing <MeSat@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > > On 20/08/16 09:44, Erik P. Olsen wrote: > > > I have a linksys router model WRT160NL but the range is too short. I > > > experience many situations where the connection is dropped when the > > > distance from the router is more than 25 feet. What is the recommended > > > router when it comes to signal strength? I would prefer one which can be > > > flashed with dd-wrt. > > > > > > Thanks in advance > > > > > > > > > I am looking for a new router as well but more for the security aspect so I want dd-wrt or other software on it to run with decent firewall and filter controls. > > > > For outdoor access, there are many other routers in the area. I downloaded an Android app (Wifi Analyser) that lists routers, sids, channels being used and signal strength for those routers. I then selected channels that were the clearest for access. What I have noticed is that many are higher powered routers so that is a requirement for getting a better signal in my yard. > > > > I am looking for one that does have an external antenna port. > > > > Robin > > It is worth looking at http://www.mikrotik.com/ > https://routerboard.com/ > I'm using hAP lite and i'm very satisfied. > Flat is 100 sq meters, brick wals, no problem with wifi. > Not to mention excelent RouterOS. wow, those routerboard routers (at least the hEX models) are incredibly inexpensive. Are they any good? Fred -- ---- Fred Smith -- fredex@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ---------------------------- Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. ----------------------------- Isaiah 40:28 (niv) ----------------------------- -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/admin/lists/users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Fedora Code of Conduct: http://fedoraproject.org/code-of-conduct Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines Have a question? Ask away: http://ask.fedoraproject.org
