Q: I just set up a wireless network for my parents. She wants to use the laptop outside, so range is a consideration. I did not want any neighbors connect to the network now, so I was WPA-PSK. Does this have any effect on encryption maximum range of the router?
Best Answer: Yes, that's a wireless card. You won't need a router, if the buildings have wireless internet that means there are routers in the building.
Bluetooth is a short range radio technology (like wireless) but it is for connecting to other devices that are very near your computer, like mobile phones, PDAs, etc. You probably won't need it.
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Re:Just enough to allow internet surfing? Either you have an association or you don't. There won't be an "just enough to surf". Encryption does not affect range, period.
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Re:Yeah, you are at the edge of the coverage and your bandwidth is just enough to allow Internet surfing.
Bandwidth is dropped (WEP, Changes in envioroment what ever) No more Internet surfing.
You move closer to the source Bandwidth increases. Internet comes back.
Well in some places in the Galaxy we might call it Distance variation.
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Re:Wrong. Bandwidth isn't going to affect your range, at all.
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Re:Yeah it might.
It depends on the hardware some hardware might lose considered amount of bandwidth when using encryption and that would affect the range.
Newer hardware is better in this regard, you would know unless you try.
Adding an additional Access Point near the outdoor might easily compensate for it.
Link to: Extending the Distance of Entry Level Wireless Network. (http://www.ezlan.net/Distance.html)
Link to: Wireless Security for the Home User. (http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html)
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Re:I've never heard of encryption affecting range…It can possibly delay speed by a second or two, but range should be fine. Also, there might be a lot of disturbances outside to get a good connection in general. If so, I'd suggest Belkin's Pre-N router. It's a bit expensive, but it's compatible with most, if not all, G and B equipment, and it has extended range and possible speed increases even for the non-Pre-N stuff…
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