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===== With maximum output power, I'll get a better range ===== | ===== With maximum output power, I'll get a better range ===== | ||
- | It' | + | |
- | As an advice, in a home environment, | + | This is a false assumption |
- | If you're doing long links, yes, maximum output power is the best. | + | |
+ | In a home environment, | ||
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===== I'll buy amplifiers to have a better range ===== | ===== I'll buy amplifiers to have a better range ===== | ||
- | That's not a very good idea because: | ||
- | | + | That is not a very good idea because: |
- | - With high amplifications, | + | |
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+ | - With high amplifications, | ||
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+ | You are much better off purchasing a good antenna with high gain. | ||
- | Then you should better buy good antenna' | ||
===== My card says that I have 20dBm (100mW) but i only have 18dBm, why? ===== | ===== My card says that I have 20dBm (100mW) but i only have 18dBm, why? ===== | ||
- | Most cards have 100mW, but with the antenna (2dBi antenna). | + | |
+ | Most cards have 100mW when combined | ||
In 802.11a and 802.11g, the output power is 30mW due to modulation (it's a bit harder to use [[http:// | In 802.11a and 802.11g, the output power is 30mW due to modulation (it's a bit harder to use [[http:// | ||
- | ===== With a better txpower, | + | |
- | That's false, txpower isn't linked with receiving at all. For receiving, you should see receive | + | ===== With better txpower, |
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+ | That's false, txpower isn't linked with receiving at all. For receiving, you should see receive | ||
===== Which antenna to choose | ===== Which antenna to choose | ||
- | You should see [[http:// | + | |
+ | You should see [[http:// | ||
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