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Title: Networking Question
Post by: KingIsaacLinksr on August 13, 2008, 01:58:52 PM
Alright, so this is the situation. 

I need to get a wired/wireless connection to a room that is 100-150 feet away from the Box.  Is it possible to do that?  Or would the signal fall apart by then? 

My guess is that it would fall apart.  But what do I know? 

;)

King
Title: Re: Networking Question
Post by: Meds on August 13, 2008, 02:05:13 PM
Have a look at this.

http://www.sharkyextreme.com/hardware/article.php/2691_3761816__3
Title: Re: Networking Question
Post by: alanp on August 13, 2008, 07:39:35 PM
Also check this out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-fKutNd-PI&feature=related
Title: Re: Networking Question
Post by: billybob476 on August 14, 2008, 05:06:50 AM
It really depends on how many walls are in the way. At my parents house my dad built an extension where he wanted to get wifi but the exterior brick wall of the house was in the way. I bought him a wifi singnal extender and put it in the kitchen just on the other side of the brick wall and now that room gets excellent signal strength.

http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-DWL-G710-Wireless-Extender-802-11g/dp/B0006698SS
Title: Re: Networking Question
Post by: Rico on August 14, 2008, 05:40:18 AM
Personally, I like wired connections whenever possible.  It's really not that hard to do.  Find a closet or duct to run the wires through - but be careful if it's a heated duct.  Closets work great.  Of course if you have to, wireless extenders help a lot - as said above.