The problem with radio waves is that they just can’t seem to pass through things. That’s why I maintain a direct line of sight to my wireless router at all times — even when I’m not using it! And with this range extender for my Airport Express, now I can make my router higher up and more visible in the room — because that’s why I bought a wireless networking solution: to make my cabling and backend electronics more prominent!
Do you think wireless devices need to be high up in the air in order to transmit effectively over distances of 10 or 20 feet? Do you believe dinosaurs walked the young Earth with mankind? Then have I got a product for you, Sarah Palin!
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Well, I got this product a long time ago. I don’t care about “extending the range” because I know it’s practically worthless in that aspect. I got it to be able to see the status light and so its not buried on the back of my entertainment center, collecting pounds of dusk and almost impossible to reach when I have to reboot to take along with me on a trip… That and it was only about $12 when I bought it. No tax, free shipping. :)
I would have set up a system of mirrors.
Hahaha… That would be pretty sweet too. I’ll try that next time. :)
Wouldn’t the mirrors also allow you to see those dreaded wires? ;-)
Seriously dude if you’re within 10 feet of your router you really should be using a piece of Cat6 and saving your brain from one more source of EM radiation.
I think sarah palin was right: the republican ticket shows that a dinosaur and a primitive human can exist at the same time!