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Mnpaul

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3. I would think so

Tue Sep 23, 2014, 08:56 PM

Sep 2014

I recently bought a bunch of them at auction and tested them via a bridged connection. Some seem faster than the router they are bridged to. The N600 - N750 model routers use both the 2.4 ghz band and the 5ghz band. Of course, the computer attached to them has to have that capability. Some of the newer ones even have a usb port to attach an external drive that can be accessed by anyone on your network. The Netgear unit I have is pretty quick. One of the Cisco/Linksys units are quick as well. The lower end model was faster than the higher end model. I haven't tested any for distance.

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Stronger WiFi? [View all] SHRED Sep 2014 OP

It depends on your router bandwidth partly but also your pipeline, cable or dsl or provider. NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #1

great tip! thanks! SHRED Sep 2014 #2

I would think so Mnpaul Sep 2014 #3

I just did a test Mnpaul Sep 2014 #5

Switching to 'Wireless N' may give you a little more indoor range, does your router allow PoliticAverse Sep 2014 #4

Good thought on the external antenna MannyGoldstein Sep 2014 #6

The best way to increase signal is to add an Access Point ChromeFoundry Sep 2014 #7

If the antennas are removable, upgrade them, DavidG_WI Sep 2014 #8

I made an antennae director with foil and card stock and used it on one side only one side. Gore1FL Sep 2014 #9

Thanks for all the great suggestions! SHRED Sep 2014 #10