Linksys SRX Technology

[manilaman2001]

Elbert,

Are you familiar with this? I saw it at Communicasia last week in Singapore, and was wondering if you carry them at Microwarehouse. I was made to understand, with the short discussion I had, that it is faster, and has better coverage. I was looking for a way to extend my present Linksys when i move to my new house, and this was recommended to be able to cover two story homes........true?

//Derick:winkgrin:

[Maverick]

Yes I'd agree this would be faster and have better coverage... IF and only IF... you also have a WiFi card with SRX Technology as well. Since APE cards don't have it, I doubt the coverage and speed would be any different from non SRX capable hardware. :yes:

[manilaman2001]

Originally posted by Maverick
Yes I'd agree this would be faster and have better coverage... IF and only IF... you also have a WiFi card with SRX Technology as well. Since APE cards don't have it, I doubt the coverage and speed would be any different from non SRX capable hardware. :yes:

Ok, i take it you refer to Mac as APE? So this can't be used with Mac G4 PB's? Thank you for your reply!:no::no::yes::yes::no::no:

[Maverick]

APE = AirPort Extreme



no problemo

[Edited on 6-24-2005 by Maverick]

[manilaman2001]

What Linksys model would i have to get to increase coverage and speed? 2 units G4, 2 units PC w/ linksys wireless unit are currently loaded to my old reliable 802.11 b BEF model Linksys. Works fine in a single story bungalow. But need coverage for a two storey house.

[Maverick]

old reliable WRT54G would probably fit the bill for a 2 storey house to maximize coverage, maybe 2 units would suffice. depending on the size of the house that is and materials used in the walls and floor.

an ethernet cable running through both floors to connect WRT54G - A (connected to broadband connection) and WRT54G - B (not connected) with each other both using the same SSID with similar settings.

[manilaman2001]

Originally posted by Maverick
old reliable WRT54G would probably fit the bill for a 2 storey house to maximize coverage, maybe 2 units would suffice. depending on the size of the house that is and materials used in the walls and floor.

an ethernet cable running through both floors to connect WRT54G - A (connected to broadband connection) and WRT54G - B (not connected) with each other both using the same SSID with similar settings.

Exactly what i was thinking. Since I have my Den on the ground floor, and my room, the kids study room on the 2nd floor, that may be the option to go. tsk, tsk, tsk, ..really wanted that SRX unit.....saw it and it looks really sharp. Thank you!:cheers:

[Maverick]

was my pleasure

[directX]

SRX is compatible with 802.11b/g. We have one in the office right now - testing it. Costs around 11+K pesos.

[elbert]

Derick, SRX stands for Speed and Range eXpansion. The pictured unit is available at Mobile1 and yes, Microwarehouse distributes the said product.

I have to correct Maverick here, it is backwards compatible with Wireless B and G, so yes, you can use it with your PowerBook and any Airport-equipped Apple computer, for that matter.

From the Linksys Press Release:

Complete Interoperability with all Standard-Compliant 802.11b/g Products

The Linksys SRX devices are Wi-Fi® certified and backward compatible with 802.11b (Wireless-B), 802.11g (Wireless-G) and other Linksys SRX products. Mixed wireless environments such as networks containing SRX, Wireless-B and Wireless-G products can operate each client at its own maximum data rate. SRX products maintain their higher speed and range providing the throughput and quality of service to deliver applications such as VoIP and video streaming.

I have not tested the SRX yet, but I will soon. I don't need it in my flat though. One Airport Express is enough to cover every nook and cranny of this rather large, thick-walled unit. Believe it or not, the tiny APX has got far better range than the larger, dual external antenna Linksys WRT54G (even my neighbors are happy).

Proof of the APX's superior reach: at Mobile1 Podium, which is in the basement, I installed one APX. The hotspot can be accessed from the ground floor. When I installed a Linksys WRT54G, it couldn't even cover the entire basement.

You might want to consider just using a couple of APX units and using WDS to stretch the signal. Otherwise, try out the SRX and see if that works better.

[Edited on 6-24-2005 by elbertc]