Barbara: In my 150 year old house on the Kent coast, I use a Draytek router and wireless card which travels about 25 feet horizontally and through something like 26 inches of wall. You will also probably find that there are different power settings - usually a maximum of 100 miliwatts. If it does work well on that power level, then you may try dropping it a bit. Be very careful about the system security. Hide the SSID, and maybe use WPA2 encryption. David W Wood GUILDFORD PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS CLINIC MATTHEWS HOUSE 85 EPSOM ROAD GUILDFORD SURREY GU1 3PA T: 01483 575876 (APPOINTMENTS) 302691 (ALL OTHER INQUIRIES/FAX) E: reception@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx W: http://tinyurl.com/5wptcp ____________________ DISCLAIMER The information contained in this e-mail is strictly confidential and is intended solely for the individual/s to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient or have received this e-mail in error please delete it immediately. Any disclosure including but not withstanding reading copying or distribution of all or part of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or any other defect which might affect any computer or system on which they are received and/or opened it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that they are virus free and no responsibility is accepted by The Guildford Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic for any loss or damage arising in any way from receipt or use thereof. Any opinions or advice contained in this email are not necessarily those of The Guildford Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic or any individual or individuals working or acting on its behalf. Any prices shown are in pounds sterling and include VAT. Delivery and Expense charges are excluded unless otherwise stated. -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Barbara Wilson Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 2:03 PM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Wireless USB or card With what sort of range Brian? Like I say, I want it downstairs. Granted it is not a big house, but don't want to be left with weak signals and dropped connections. Barbara ----- Original Message ----- From: Brian <mailto:firstup@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 2:01 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Wireless USB or card Barbara never had any problem with usb adaptor. brian ----- Original Message ----- From: Barbara Wilson <mailto:barkingbabs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: Access-UK <mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 1:53 PM Subject: [access-uk] Wireless USB or card I posted a message the other day about a wireless USB adapter. Barry told me that cards were better than USB adapters. I have a USB adapter in my desktop and it is working 100%. However, I am in the same room as the router, so that is probably why. I want now to link another desktop downstairs to the router, so would a card be best for this? And if I go for a card, how easy are they to fit? Is just sight and the instructions enough or does it require some kind of specialist knowledge given that it fits inside the PC? Thanks for all help. Barbara ________________________________ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.10.25/1956 - Release Date: 02/16/09 18:31:00 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.10.25/1956 - Release Date: 02/16/09 18:31:00 -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 461 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq