hey guys I'm thinking about purchasing an n810 soon and while browsing some sites i found this: http://tabletblog.com/2008/03/n810-native-usb-host.html
this gave me an idea,i don't know if this question has been asked before but do you think it would be possible to enhance the range/speed of the tablets wifi signal using something like this?

http://www.dlinkshop.com/product.asp?sku=3517300

http://www.techpalooza.com/showprodu...oductid=872195

just a question seems like an interesting way to use the usb host function,could maybe make finding/using a connection easier and faster? what do you guys think?

Doable but there are some minor obstacles-
1. The USB wireless adapter will draw more power than the tablet can supply. So a powered hub will be necessary in between. This may be a deal breaker for you. I don't know.
2. You will have to ensure that the usb adapter you use has drivers available in the linux kernel, and be ready to compile them yourself.
3. USB throughput on maemo sucks, there may be extra CPU cycles involved in using a USB adapter vs. the internal one.

I've been thinking about doing this myself with a wired USB ethernet adapter for different reasons (work).

Cheers,
kernelpanic

OTOH, it may use less CPU cycles, as the internal WiFi is reputedly very CPU-intensive; no way to know short of trying.

But I doubt you'll extend range much unless you use an external antenna or WokFi rig. The N8x0's 802.11g has very good range, so it may well beat a mediocre 802.11n rig. Again, no way to tell but trying.

^^^well figured there would be issues with the drivers and such,never crossed my mind though that it wouldn't be able to power the adapter.but it makes sense.you said the n810's range is very good.can you give me an example or an estimate as to how far?I live in a suburban area and a good non protected signal is hard to find.

thanks

Depends so much on the AP and antenna/surroundings/terrain; I really can't tell you anything specific. I sometimes leave it scanning while riding down the road, and I can see some APs for ~1/2 mile... Obviously can't connect, though.