[NTLUG:Discuss] Wireless Home Network

Jay Urish j at unixwolf.net
Fri Jun 25 16:12:20 CDT 2004


>
>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?

You bet.. It can get up to 180deg F in an attic. My advice? Get senao 200mw 
AP's and stick one in a closet... 




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