Power output

[Panja]

Hey guys,

Another question...
I found out how to increase the radio output power of the wl-500g.
But I dont have a clue how I can change it on my w400 internal wifi chip/card.
I have a HP/Compaq nc6000 laptop with this integrated wifi card.

Anyone know how I can change it so I can increase my radio signal?

Thanks

[Technik]

Well, this feature is not usually enabled for end-users because of FCC rules...
I am afraid you can't change it at all...

[Panja]

Thanks for the reply m8
So there is no way (softwarewise) that I can expand the radio signal?

[Technik]

It is very unlikely you can do it. There are Linux drivers for some WiFi chipsets which allows to tune up the output power but it does not apply for Windows... Also I saw some solution for one WiFi PC card - it was necessary to edit internal EEPROM to change the output power... So if you get some VERY detailed information about your WiFi chipset... ;) But usually it's not easy at all...

[EddieZ]

On my Wl-500g P the command "Wl txpwr 100" puts it up to 100 Mw/20 dB
(thru commandline interface: http://192.168.0.1/Main_AdmStatus_Content.asp )

But you'll have to set the couytry code to GB first. Other countries are limited (legal issues). This way I can (the screen says so) put it up to 31 dB/1400 Mw (!)

I don't know if it's healthy for the modem though...