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[barnstaple]

Hi.

Setting up my first paid for hotspot within an office complex... It's a bit of a trial run really.

My standard WRT54GL sends out a modest signal that covers nearly all of the 20 or so offices around me. However, I'd like a bit more power output, so that users can connect in a cafe just outside, and a local taxi rank. They are both on the edges of the current set up, so just require a reasonable increase in coverage.

1. What are my options?
2. How far can I go before it becomes dangerous (I'm sat close to the router)?
3. Do I need to buy 2 antenas (as standard the router comes with 2)

Because of my location (right in the middle of the building) I'd quite like something omni directional.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. (the cheaper the better!)

[Marko]

Hello,

Please see this article in our knowledgbase on hwo you can boost the range of the signal:http://hotspotsystem...=3302-TUSD-2934
If your router supports an external antenna, then you can benefit from it. Yuo will need to configure the router for antenan placement also:  http://hotspotsystem...=4194-QWPL-7526

Keep in mind that even if your wireless range is increased and people will be able to receive the signal father away their devices (laptops, mobile phones) wil not be able transmit the signal back that far. It would be better to populate the area with mroe routers. See this article:  http://hotspotsystem...=6271-OPGK-7070