802.11n and a new access point.


  1. Posts : 50
    Windows Xp Home 32 Bit, Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
       #1

    802.11n and a new access point.


    Hi guys,

    Just ordered the following router:
    TP-Link TL-WA901ND Advanced Wireless N Access Point: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

    I have a garden shed 30 metres away so hopefully 802.11n should be able to reach. The aim is to use 802.11n so speed is better in my house and my shed.

    However I heard that 802.11g dongles and computers limit the network speed if you connect them to a router running 802.11n. (Can you do this?)

    So I might try running 802.11n on the new router (in the main house) and running an ethernet cable down from the new router to the shed where I will have my old Belkin (g) router running 802.11g (as a new access point, if you can do this- if not what are my options)

    On Amazon, this is the cheapest wire I could find but its not external so will it get damaged quickly if I have it exposed (will burying it underground make a difference?):

    High Quality 40M CAT5e RJ45 Ethernet Network Fast LAN: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

    What is your advice? I heard that using G devices whilst the router is running N slows down the internet as it becomes a limiting factor. Sorry there are so many questions...
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  2. Posts : 543
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #2

    Hello,

    Firstly I would just try the TP-Link Wireless N and see if you have a problem with the signal. You can set the Access Point so that it will broadcast 802.11b/g/n. It shouldnt be a problem mixing the devices up really (at least not a noticable difference.)

    I wouldnt waste the money on a Cat5e cable just yet until you see what the signal is like. If you do need another access point and do want to use a cable then you will have to get an external cable. Burying underground will make a massive difference, you will need external (armoured if possible) as a standard cat5e cable will degrade quicker over time.

    Another option (rather than running a cable) would be to create a wireless bridge using another access point. I believe the WA901ND's can do this... But I would double check in the manual.


    Dave
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  3. Posts : 50
    Windows Xp Home 32 Bit, Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Hi, thanks for the reply

    I am pretty sure that the router that I have ordered can act as a bridge. Though what is the difference between this and a repeater.

    If I put the new router in the shed as a repeater will it need a connection to the primary router or does it connect wirelessly.
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  4. Posts : 543
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #4

    Sorry, after reading the manual, you will want it to act as a repeater. The wireless bridge is for connecting two LANs... My mistake.

    I would try doing it this way first before spending money on a cable. 30m is quite a distance though so it may not work anyway.

    If you do need a cable, get an external (armoured cable if going underground) Cat5e.


    Dave
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 50
    Windows Xp Home 32 Bit, Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    So presuming I can get a connection between my old router and the new one, it just works as a repeater... without a wire. No wires are required to connect the two routers then?
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  6. Posts : 543
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #6

    Yes thats correct :). If that fails then look at getting a cable.
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