On 07/06/2012 04:59 PM, Uwe Dippel wrote:
> I dare to ask two questions in one go, hope this is okay.
>
> Recently, we moved to another place which has larger distances and
> thick walls. So the power at the receiving stations is low. I have
> already bumped up the transmit power of the Atheros 5212 from 5 to the
> maximum that I can get, that is txpowmax 32. Still not sufficient ,
> alas. Now I wonder if anyone has a suggestion for a MINI-PCI card that
> can deliver more and is supported by m0n0wall?
In my opinion, they are all not really up to the task. I would go with
an Engenius external AP, like the EAP300 and you will get MUCH better
penetration. A real hammer is a better hammer than a multi tool hammer,
no matter which one you get.
Lee |