[KLUG Members] Minimum req. signal strength.

[Adam Tauno Williams]

> > At the very corner of my block, which I'm rougly in the center of, the signal
> > stength on the applet varies between ~30% - 55% and occasional goes "n/a" but
> > never for more than an instant.  Internet browsing works but seems bursty.
> That's a pretty good range!

That is my opinion.

> > >>I haven't tried moving it around yet to see how location effect it. 
> > >>Will taking the time to mount it way up in the attic actually throw the
> > >>signal that much further? (About 15ft higher that it is now).
> > >Personally I'd put it in the basement to limit it's range.
> > >(that's where mine is now)
> > Yes, but I'm on much friendlier terms with my neighbors. :)
> Why, that's mighty nice of you!  :-)

What can I say, I'm a fabulous guy.

> Hopefully your ISP doesn't care.  

This is permitted in the Speakeasy user license, and it has been
reiterated by their CEO himself.

> Remember that new Michigan Law ...
> (the one that Bob is going to Lansing to fight).

I'm all for the rule of law, I don't have any bootlegged software,
etc... But that is just damn stupid, they can kiss my a$$.

> I've heard that wireless connections slow down quickly as you add 
> nodes (never tired it myself).  Let me know how that holds up.

Again, nothing iptables can't cure. It supports bandwidth
prioritization,  so if there is contention I'll win.  But I don't think
there will really be a flood of use, it is a pretty geek-free zone.