[NTLUG:Discuss] Wireless Home Network

[Paul Ingendorf]

I would use something that can measure temps and report back to you what the
average temp is in your attic.  I have a setup that wirelessly links my rack
in my garage to my upstairs office.  In this setup I began using the
wireless router in the garage with the access point inside.  Once the
temperature in the garage hit 129 degrees I knew I could expect the router
to lockup and become unstable.  After running in this configuration for a
couple of weeks I switched the access point with the router and I have not
had any problems since.  The highest sustained recorded temperature I have
so far is 140 degrees for a 2 and a half hour period.  I expected the AP to
shutdown but it ran right through that peek temp with no interruption of
service.  YMMV but, I would suggest if you wish to gain more coverage that
you look into a simple access point rather than a full blown router if you
experience trouble with the higher temperatures you will experience in the
attic.


-----Original Message-----
From: discuss-bounces at ntlug.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at ntlug.org]On
Behalf Of Lance Simmons
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004 12:19 PM
To: NTLUG Discussion List
Subject: Re: [NTLUG:Discuss] Wireless Home Network

Reporting back:  I went with the d-link (atheros-based) cards and
router.  Compiling the modules was simple enough.  I had to do it for
each machine, because they are all different (P2, P4, Athlon, with some
of them smp).

I'm using the wireless router only to connect to my internal network; I
don't want a wireless router to be the first thing a potential intruder
encounters.  Also, this way I can place the wireless router anywhere in
the house I want, thus expanding coverage.  I'm thinking about the
attic.

Is that a stupid idea?  Would the Texas heat kill a wireless router?
Has anyone done it?

--
Lance Simmons