Recent content by cyclingroo

I am wholly unfamiliar with inSSIDer. So I can't speak to the numbers you've quoted. As a general rule of thumb, the received signal power range for 802.11 devices varies from -60 to -80 dBm with a theoretical maximum signal of -10 dBm (dBm - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia). [Note: my...

There are lots of network benchmark tools (Link Removed due to 404 Error). And there are a bunch of wireless testing tools (Best Wireless Testing Tools - Spiceworks Community). When I am doing AP testing, I set up a laptop as the data collector/control. I use something simple like...

There is no single, right answer. Here's the path I'd suggest. Use DD-WRT. Start with 28mW. See whether you can get a stable signal. At that power, the signal will be clean and clear, but a little weak. Then try 70 mW. Finally compare this to 89mW. I WOULD NOT suggest going higher than...

Try at both a higher and lower value. Sometimes, the higher values (above 89mW) will cause horrible noise and packet retransmissions. I found that if I used a value lower than DD-WRT default of 70mW, I actually got better throughput due to a more stable connection.

If you are looking to boost your signal, you're interested in Tx Power (not rate). The default power setting varies from version to version. However, it is generally 19mW-21mW. When HyperWRT hit the scene, most custom modders bumped this to 28mW. Most systems will handle boosting the signal...