> > What does the uplink consist of? > > Microwave link back to the city. It will deliver 10mbits on day one and > up to 45mbits.... thou a second option may have to be found before that. > > > Where do the wired links go? > > Between the buildings, along the fence lines. >
Hmm. We have had this discussion before, about ethernet cable between buildings. In general it's probably okay- that is to say, a link from your house to your garage or sleepout, but... you can get into trouble with long runs, and connections to houses on different mains phases. For 'professional' installations it is not recommended unless you have spike suppressors and lightning protection etc. Secondly, when my previous company wished to install a wireless link across the city they had to apply for a resource consent. At the time this seemed absurd to me as the wi-fi equipment is designed to operate in the license-free band and is considered to be safe. Not only that, but there must be hundreds of home wi-fi hotspots that are 'visible' on the street, but do not have a resource consent. However, it had to be done. You should check to see if this is still a requirement. Finally, on the subject of wi-fi, you will find that your link will never reach 54Mbps, generally because of all those hundreds of other home hotspots pointing back at you from the city. It only takes a couple to be pointed in your general direction to start collisions and contention which will slow your link way down. For example, one of the Yobbo links is pointed out towards Linwood (and on to New Brighton). I suppose if you have a tight beam then you might be able to reduce the overlap with other signals. Another option is a laser link... Good luck! A
