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Henry Bremridge wrote: > > Also found > http://www.solwise.co.uk/downloads/files/wireless-around-the-home.pdf > helpful Although they have something to sell. I think their presentation is somewhat simplistic and thus underplays the role of better antennas. I know the guy who lived behind me use to wonder why he got better reception from my wifi router than his with two gardens, two external walls, and some trees in the way. Simple answer - antenna in the middle of my upstairs window sill (as they say the signal goes through glass better than most other stuff), even with 50cm odd lead from antenna to wireless card. The rule of thumb for antenna is 6db gain doubles your range, best approach is good antenna on each end. A lot depends what the house is made off. Simon -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html