[Hidden-tech] Security and coverage for shared WiFi

[ussailis at shaysnet.com]

I don't know much about the security issue, but I'll bet two routers might
work. I would buy that separate router from someone other than Comcast.

Now range extender.

The rules in the US & Canada allow for a transmit power of one watt. Most
WiFi access points provide 0.1 Watt (100 Milliwatts). Some have a 200 mW
(milliwatt) transmitter.

There is a "trick" to this, however. The EU allows only 100 mW So when you
enter your country in the setup, enter United States, NOT any place else,
other wise you are apt to get a lower power level.

Before you look for this access point (or router) read the specifications,
carefully looking for a transmit power that exceeds 100 mW.

200 mW is about the minimum that will do much over a 100 mW level.

Trick #2. If the router has two antennas, your best bet would be to look
elsewhere. Yes two antennas will provide more signal in some directions at
the expense of other directions. Do you know which directions these are? I
design antennas and do not know without extensive antenna range
measurements.

Range measurements are expensive. The equipment costs the same as a fine
house in 'Hamp. Time isn't low cost either.

Now Range extender. Yes they are made. Look at the specs for power output
(half watt is good, one watt is better) one antenna, and FCC approval under
Part 15. FCC approval as a digital device is close to meaningless. Anyone
with these specs ought to work equally well.

If you are concerned about microwave radiation, or if a cell phone bothers
you, do not use a range extender. 


Jim Ussailis


Original email:
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From: Duane Dale duane.dale at gmail.com
Date: Sat, 9 Jan 2016 20:46:21 -0500
To: Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
Subject: [Hidden-tech] Security and coverage for shared WiFi







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