[ubuntu-uk] The Latest Wireless

[Chris Wright]

TheVeech wrote:
> What's the latest in wireless that's available on Ubuntu?  I'm using 'b'
> & 'g', but what's the state of play with 'n'/'pre-n'?
> 
> If that's currently a no-go, any tips for extending existing coverage
> (Netgear wireless router)?
> 
> 
I had the DG834GT but recently replaced it with the DG834N (after the GT 
went up in smoke).

I changed the antennae on the GT to an external 'high gain' and that 
helped. The router was in the front room of my house, and the kids PC's 
which were all upstairs would connect no problem.

After the change, I could see my neighbours network.
I could also get decent connection at the end of my yard (which meant 
working at home on Sunny days lounging in the yard was a lot easier).
I could do voip and video conf at least 100ft away from the router with 
the new aerial.

The new 'N' apart from having the new as yet unreleased standard (or 
non-ratified), also has an internal antennae. (In fact it has 2 or 3 
internal antennas).  With these, I don't use the external (and can't 
because there is no connection).
Wireless range has improved with the "N" despite the lack of external 
antennae

Regards

Chris