On 09/03/2016 02:38 PM, Bob Marcan wrote:
On Thu, 1 Sep 2016 12:35:26 -0400
Fred Smith <fredex(a)fcshome.stoneham.ma.us> wrote:
> On Thu, Sep 01, 2016 at 11:21:18AM +0200, Bob Marcan wrote:
>> On Fri, 26 Aug 2016 00:31:43 -0600
>> Robin Laing <MeSat(a)TelusPlanet.net> wrote:
>>
>>> On 20/08/16 09:44, Erik P. Olsen wrote:
>>>> I have a linksys router model WRT160NL but the range is too short. I
>>>> experience many situations where the connection is dropped when the
>>>> distance from the router is more than 25 feet. What is the recommended
>>>> router when it comes to signal strength? I would prefer one which can be
>>>> flashed with dd-wrt.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks in advance
>>>>
>>>
>>> I am looking for a new router as well but more for the security aspect so I
want dd-wrt or other software on it to run with decent firewall and filter controls.
>>>
>>> For outdoor access, there are many other routers in the area. I downloaded
an Android app (Wifi Analyser) that lists routers, sids, channels being used and signal
strength for those routers. I then selected channels that were the clearest for access.
What I have noticed is that many are higher powered routers so that is a requirement for
getting a better signal in my yard.
>>>
>>> I am looking for one that does have an external antenna port.
>>>
>>> Robin
>> It is worth looking at
http://www.mikrotik.com/
>>
https://routerboard.com/
>> I'm using hAP lite and i'm very satisfied.
>> Flat is 100 sq meters, brick wals, no problem with wifi.
>> Not to mention excelent RouterOS.
> wow, those routerboard routers (at least the hEX models) are incredibly
> inexpensive. Are they any good?
>
> Fred
>
No experience with the hEX.
SInce i'm very satisfied with lower hAP, i'm expecting the hEX is even
better. For that price i will give it a try.
BR, Bob
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thread, but you will always be better with an
external antenna port, since it gives you options, one of which is a
longer antenna. Another is to remote the antenna to a
better location by means of a coax cable. Or, of course, both!
--doug