Thread: What's the wifi range?

what is the range of wifi,nokia 1600 g standard?
And yes if i want to use it even in delhi/ncr i would be able to use it?
By sitting home?
Mention the distance the wifi can cover in miles please,Everyone reply urgently!

Miles?????? We are being very optimistic and upbeat, aren't we?

The range of a wifi router is at best 50m radius in open area. At home, this is no more than 50 feet - usually less than 25 feet.

The range will not exceed more than 50 metres or so, at the max. Especially the modems provided by BSNL are meant for small home/office networks.

WiFi can't cover distance in miles - your post suggests that you're in a different city than where the modem is situated.

You may look up these facts on any networking website.

Originally Posted by dnjkane

The range will not exceed more than 50 metres or so, at the max. Especially the modems provided by BSNL are meant for small home/office networks.

WiFi can't cover distance in miles - your post suggests that you're in a different city than where the modem is situated.

You may look up these facts on any networking website.

No i am in my city only,i was askin the delhi q. becuase my sis says that she won't let me buy the data card,it's a waste and stick to the broadband!

Im using nokia siemens type-2 router. It gives a range of upto 180 feet. Right now im about 100 feet away . Signal strenght is 60%.

How much will a campus wi-fi equipment cost.....!!

Hey -- 180 feet translates to about 55 metres

100 feet is about 30 metres

So no surprise here

Originally Posted by dnjkane

Hey -- 180 feet translates to about 55 metres

100 feet is about 30 metres

So no surprise here

My post was for just4kix cos he said range is only 25 feet.

Btw im in the building next door. So 100 feet with 3 walls in between is a good range.

Originally Posted by cooldoc

My post was for just4kix cos he said range is only 25 feet.

Btw im in the building next door. So 100 feet with 3 walls in between is a good range.

It totally depends upon the house. If the space is open, you can get the wifi signal as far away as 50 m.

In our house there are cement/concrete walls. Next it depends on how thick the walls are. Finally, it depends upon the router itself and where the wifi router is placed. Some routers have a more powerful signal. So anything more than 25 feet, is a bonus.

If you are getting a good signal at 100 ft away, good for you.

Originally Posted by just4kix

It totally depends upon the house. If the space is open, you can get the wifi signal as far away as 50 m.

In our house there are cement/concrete walls. Next it depends on how thick the walls are. Finally, it depends upon the router itself and where the wifi router is placed. Some routers have a more powerful signal. So anything more than 25 feet, is a bonus.

If you are getting a good signal at 100 ft away, good for you.

But my one query is still unsolved @just4kix,
If i want to use my wifi,and i went to some other city then??

Originally Posted by Kadamba

But my one query is still unsolved @just4kix,
If i want to use my wifi,and i went to some other city then??

Wifi is different. We were talking about home wifi routers.

If you wish mobility then you will have to go with the likes of Reliance Netconnect+, Tata Photon+, etc. Note that 3.1 mbps or speeds like that are available in select cities only. At other places these USB dongles work at CDMA 1x speed (144 kbps).

Originally Posted by just4kix

Wifi is different. We were talking about home wifi routers.

If you wish mobility then you will have to go with the likes of Reliance Netconnect+, Tata Photon+, etc. Note that 3.1 mbps or speeds like that are available in select cities only. At other places these USB dongles work at CDMA 1x speed (144 kbps).

Then about those wifi spots,
i heard that tata is providing wifi to it's users:via wifi stations or hotspots????

Originally Posted by Kadamba

Then about those wifi spots,
i heard that tata is providing wifi to it's users:via wifi stations or hotspots????

Once again ... at limited places only.

Originally Posted by just4kix

Once again ... at limited places only.

That means Bsnl doesn't does so?

Originally Posted by Kadamba

Then about those wifi spots,
i heard that tata is providing wifi to it's users:via wifi stations or hotspots????

Those are expensive equipments like the ones used in campus, airports etc....

Originally Posted by hitler517

Those are expensive equipments like the ones used in campus, airports etc....

That means if you want to connect to wifi, you have to stay in your home only and some far way?Otherwise internet will not be accessible?

Originally Posted by Kadamba

That means if you want to connect to wifi, you have to stay in your home only and some far way?Otherwise internet will not be accessible?

Are you too thick to understand the conversation so far?

Here is the synosis again:

- Home wi-fi routers are useful for limited range only - at most 60 feet
- To access internet anywhere in city or outside, you need mobile internet (this is not internet on mobile/cellphone) like Netconnect+, Photon+
- Wifi spots are certainly available but at limited places only and by a select few companies only

Bismilla ur Rehman Ur Rahim
first of all thanks to Allah

first of all you must know that in wifi there are few many things. There is the concept of wifi, routers, hotspots etc. The typical radius of wifi in city atmosphere is not going to be more than 30 feets or so If maximum. If the device is well put than some more better signals can be achieved. Same happens with the surrounds. More urbanised localities means lesser catch area. You can increase the signals by watching the place where you have your device. The way you keep it. And the type of device does also help. Modems have different qualities.

Originally Posted by just4kix

Are you too thick to understand the conversation so far?

Here is the synosis again:

- Home wi-fi routers are useful for limited range only - at most 60 feet
- To access internet anywhere in city or outside, you need mobile internet (this is not internet on mobile/cellphone) like Netconnect+, Photon+
- Wifi spots are certainly available but at limited places only and by a select few companies only

Yaarab khan sahab, apno lafzaton par gaur farmaen, itni tunki bhali nahi hoti.

Thankyou guys for sorting out my confusion!
Now i understood the catching phenomenon of wifi!

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The wifi range of data signals. depend
(1)on the location of the Access point
(2)Height of the tower
(3)Your location for "line of sight "
(4) Reception sensitivity of your receiving usb/modem wlan card
(5) use of Dish type Antenna Boosters etc.

If you have land line based broadband connection, by selecting a
WI FI router with Dual Antenna the range can increase.

For reference:
Radiolabs - Wifi Range Calculator

If you buy datacard/wimax/usbcard etc, wherever you go
If wifi Tower access is available , you can use your laptop.

Originally Posted by essbebe

The wifi range of data signals. depend
(1)on the location of the Access point
(2)Height of the tower
(3)Your location for "line of sight "
(4) Reception sensitivity of your receiving usb/modem wlan card
(5) use of Dish type Antenna Boosters etc.

If you have land line based broadband connection, by selecting a
WI FI router with Dual Antenna the range can increase.

If you buy datacard/wimax/usbcard etc, wherever you go
If wifi Tower access is available , you can use your laptop.

Thanks essbebe,can't rep need to spread some more!
this articles is really useful to me!Thumbs up for your great help!

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Not necesary to repeat immediately when answering previous post.
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