[CLUE-Tech] Linux and Wireless

[David Anselmi]

Mike Miller wrote:
[...]
> 
> As an aside, I just got a linksys 802.11g router, it needs to be in the
> basement to handle networking stuff. Any hints on what's necessary to
> relocate one or both antennas to a place higher in the house for better
> coverage? My Orinoco card doesn't have any problems seeing it, but my
> (much older) linksys card doesn't reach from the basement to the aster
> bedroom on the top floor. 

I assume the antenna is removable and uses a BNC connector.  In that 
case just run coax with the proper impedance between the box and 
antenna.  I have seen WAPs with one antenna on the back of a PCI card 
and been told that there is a 30" antenna that can be used for better 
gain -- something like that might be better suited in any location.

It is almost certainly easier to run cat5 and move the whole router.

Dave