network topology buffs please help!

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hi,

I need some advanced network topology help.

The following is a layout of the site and below is a description of the existing networking peripherals.

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Router - Belkin Wireless G Router (F5D7632-4)
Repeater - Belkin Wireless G Universal Range Extender ver 1101uk (F5D7132)
Wireless Network PCI Card in Desktop Computer at the rear of the house - Asus WL - 138ge

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Now, there is a computer at the front of the house (upstairs) which picks up a signal ok, but the asus network card equipped PC at the back of the house gets a very weak to no signal.

Please can anyone advise me on the best solution... would a new and better network card / usb antenna suffice or would something else need adding.

Please please help!
 
A better aerial that you can route on a cable somewhere else in the room might help.

Perhaps consider a Powerline adapter from the repeater to the room where the signal is bad.
 
Well basically your options are either a PCI card with larger range or repeater with larger range.

I'm assuming you've tried moving the repeater around the house to get some kind of middle ground?
 
Would it not be possible to buy the same Belkin Repeater again so as to have two repeaters?
 
If possible Id get rid of any wireless altogether :/ Signal strengths vary with the lunar / tidal cycle as well as being affected by the mavity fields of nearby fat people.

Cable is the way to go and if this isnt feasable then you should go for some powerline adapters I suppose :|
 
You plug one in next to router in a power socket, then connec to LAN, plug another one in next to pc in a wall socket, connect LAN to pc. Job done.
 
Sp00n said:
You plug one in next to router in a power socket, then connec to LAN, plug another one in next to pc in a wall socket, connect LAN to pc. Job done.
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I think they have to be on the same electrical wiring for that don't they? The house and the MOT garage are on seperate electrical circuitry.
 
My solution to any wireless networking problem is a roll of Cat5e and a drill. This is exactly what I'd do here, really inexpensive to setup and highly reliable even when exposed to elements.
 
smr said:
I think they have to be on the same electrical wiring for that don't they? The house and the MOT garage are on seperate electrical circuitry.
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Yes these cant be used in this situation. The best solution is wires, but if you want a quick job then another repeater is possible but its getting a bit messy.
 
smr said:
I think they have to be on the same electrical wiring for that don't they? The house and the MOT garage are on seperate electrical circuitry.
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The repeater in the house and the room in the house probably are though.

Cat5e would be a relatively inexpensive endeavour. Either suspended on a suspension cable or if you have another way to route it at ground level.
 
I'd go the cat5 route if you can, best speed's and reliability all round :)

Wireless just never seems to stack up!
 
can't go cat 5 unfortunately. even though i would rather.... so what would be the best wireless options?
 
Could well be the belkin equipment. I hate their wireless products. I do the same with my linksys routers with 3rd party firemware and it works v well over that sort of distance but it does depend on how thick your walls are and how many there are + sources of interference

I would try and have the repeater as high as possible, maybe in the loft?
 
Get some half decent outdoor 5Ghz wireless bridges, circa £150+VAT per end, mount them with LOS to each other, cable from inside to bridge.

Problem solved.
 
The main problem with the repeater is they tend to half your through put and lie about the signal strength. CAT5 is the best way to go or just get a long range antenna
 
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