Jeff Liebermann wrote:

...
Turn down the power to about 100mw. The antenna is fine because it
results in a symmetrical improvement in system gain. Also, give
yourself a slap on the wrist, repent your evil ways, and pray for
forgiveness.

Throw out your access point man! Get a decent one ...

You haven't seen my office. I never throw anything away.

Regards,
JS

Yes, my AP's software allows for power control. Indeed, the AP will,
automatically, only supply enough power to make a, almost, error free
transmission link.

Having one side of transmission link error free is MUCH superior to have
both sides error prone!

However, although I have a pocketfull of various USB dongles, my
external USB wifi "card" is the highest output I could find which is
cost effective (@ 500mw.) External USB being powered off the USB buss
must stay 500ma (@ 5v) or below, total consumption. And, would more
than allow for a 1 watt USB dongle.

Here is a USB card to match my router:

http://www.data-alliance.net/servlet...802.11n/Detail

Try one, you'll like it, "Mikey does!" grin

Regards,
JS