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    Enterprise Wireless Routers?

    Okay, yes, I'm biased. I work for one of "those companies" that makes enterprise wifi gear. I'm also not an engineer so I can't really speak to the technical side of things too much. But, of course, I feel a bit obligated to defend the higher-end stuff. What I can say: the hardware used at...
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    How to bridge two buildings ~20ft apart? Networking newbie needs advice

    You'd certainly be better off using a .11n AP wherever you can to reduce interference. The concern isn't interference with your .11g APs, but with other hardware that operates on the 2.4Ghz band: microwaves, cordless phones, etc… If you're doing a .11n bridge, you shouldn't notice a bandwidth...
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    Where to run ethernet cable in a 3 storey house?

    As Tim says – either option is fine. FWIW – I'd lean toward the cool air return as long as it's dry. Mostly just for the silly reason that electronics like cold :)
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    Extending Range between buildings

    A range extender is a perfectly viable option. Just be sure that you have a nice, clear line of site and a strong signal. (I've found that bad weather can significantly impact wifi signals that are extended over a range). The other (and more permanent) option is to get an outdoor AP. You'll...
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    TS-239 Pro II - use RAID-0 or JBOD? EXT3 or EXT4?

    I hear that loosing half your capacity to RAID 1 is painful, but let me just voice some opposition to your plan. You've just shelled out a lot of money to have a painless, easy-to-use, backup solution that you expect to operate without and problems. The very last thing you want to do is use a...
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    Need Help - Small Network Problem

    For the record: you're using this router. A dozen people all trying to access the the net over a consumer grade router can cause problems. It is a good router, and you've got dual band and .11n – all of which bode well for you. However, as you're seeing, consumer grade is consumer grade...
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    802.11n WAP

    ↑ what he said ↑ $100 probably isn't enough to be a straight-up AP. But adding a bit to the price will get you things like mesh networking and dual band.
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