Cisco-Linksys WSB24 Wireless-B Signal Booster
by Linksys

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• Increase the effective range of your Linksys 802.11b Access Point or Wireless Access Point Router
• Stronger signal improves throughput by reducing retransmissions
• Save on wiring costs--increase your Access Point's coverage into hard-to-reach areas
• Simple installation--stack, connect, and go
• Comes with everything you need to install booster
• Simple installation-stack, connect, and go

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Customer Review: Add this to your Linksys Access Point if you need range
Summary: 5 Stars

Initially I set up a Linksys BEFW11S4 Cable/DSL Wireless Router, and was getting only fair reception at the periphery, about 50 feet through walls from the BEFW11S4. The WSB24 installation took less than 60 seconds It sits on top of the router -- same footprint. The signal strength improved to good to excellent at the periphery. Eight computers, both Macs & PCs, have excellent internet connections through a single router and DSL interface.

PRO: Small footprint, works as advertised, easy & fast to install.

CON: Cost, another power brick, it probably won't boost reception through walls with high interference if you don't have some reception to start with (see Tip #2, below).

Tip # 1, for router placement: Place the router as high as possible in your room or structure--it will significantly improve signal strength.

Tip # 2, It's a two-way street: The wireless adapter in each computer acts as a transmitter back to the wireless router. Poor placement of the computer or antenna results in poor reception, even with a signal booster like the WSB24. Try repositioning the computer, or get a Wireless USB Adapter (like the Linksys WUSB11), which can be placed closer to the wireless router because of its USB cable. For poor reception on a laptop with an internal wireless card, replace it with a PC slot wireless card. The antenna extends out of the PC card slot for less interference. In my experience, the best is the Cisco Aironet 350, which has 100mW of transmit power (the average laptop card has 30mW) and a diversity antenna, which aligns to the router in any postion.

Description of Cisco-Linksys WSB24 Wireless-B Signal Booster

To install, just stack the Linksys wireless signal booster on your access point, move the antennas to the booster, and attach the booster's twin cables to the access point--no drivers or modifications to your setup are necessary.

The Linksys wireless signal booster saves wiring costs and helps build corporate wireless infrastructure by driving signals even into those distant, reflective corners and hard-to-reach areas. And it's perfect for covering large areas in warehouse environments, public spaces, wireless hot spots, and outdoor venues--anywhere you need extra coverage for your wireless LAN.

NOTE: The wireless signal booster is certified by the FCC for use only with the Linksys wireless access point, model number WAP11 and the Linksys wireless access point router, model number BEFW11S4.

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