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- | ====== Various tips ====== | ||
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- | ===== With maximum output power, I'll get a better range ===== | ||
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- | This is a false assumption in most situations. | ||
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- | In a home environment, | ||
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- | ===== I'll buy amplifiers to have a better range ===== | ||
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- | That is not a very good idea because: | ||
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- | - Amplifiers also amplify noise and that's not a good thing for link quality | ||
- | - With high amplifications, | ||
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- | You are much better off purchasing a good antenna with high gain. | ||
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- | ===== My card says that I have 20dBm (100mW) but i only have 18dBm, why? ===== | ||
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- | Most cards have 100mW when combined with the antenna (2dBi antenna). | ||
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- | In 802.11a and 802.11g, the output power is 30mW due to modulation (it's a bit harder to use [[http:// | ||
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- | ===== With better txpower, I will have better reception | ||
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- | That's false, txpower isn't linked with receiving at all. For receiving, you should see receive sensitivity of your card. As well, you are much better off purchasing a good antenna with high gain. | ||
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- | ===== Which antenna to choose | ||
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- | You should see [[http:// | ||
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