Can the WET-11 be plugged into a HUB and multiple computers be attached to it? In the normal wired network world this seems like a possibility, but the AP expects to associate with each MAC independently and I could see some AP's not liking this.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack Unger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "berkeleymassage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "BAWUG" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 1:58 AM Subject: Re: [nycwireless] WET11 - good antenna & coax cable > William, > > I've answered your questions inline. > > jack > > berkeleymassage wrote: > > > Hello, > > > > I need to run a coax cable about 20'-30' from > > my WET11 indoors to an external antenna outside. > > I read Jacks reply to Jeff on nycwireless that > > "Times Microwave LMR-400 and two connectors." is the > > cable to use for the least degradation for that > > length of run. Also, I need some antenna suggestions > > to receive nodes in my area from 5-10 miles away. > > > > My questions: > > > > 1- Is "Times Microwave LMR-400" one of the better > > coax cables for a 30' run? Where do you get it and > > the connectors to the WET11 and antenna? > > LMR-400 is the best. Get it from Electro-Comm or > Hyperlink. If you only need 1 length, ask to buy it with > the connectors already attached. > > www.ecommwireless.com > > www.hyperlinktech.com > > > > > > > 2- What is a excellent bullet proof ext. antenna > > to connect to my WET11 to receive nodes 5-10 miles > > away or further? I prefer reasonably priced, but would > > consider spending the money for a antenna that would > > pick up ANYTHING in the area. What dbi do I need? Is > > there a maximum dbi that I can hook up? Omni-direct > > vs. directional antenna? > > Picking up a distant node is a bit more complex than buying > a "bullet proof" antenna. It requires having a good signal-to-noise > ratio (SNR) at both ends of the link. A good SNR results from: > 1. Having a clear line-of-sight path LOS (no obstructions) > 2. Having an ample amount of receive signal (at both ends) > 3. Having a reasonably low amount of noise (at both ends) > 4. Aiming your antenna accurately at the distant node > 5. Waterproofing and windproofing your antenna system properly > > To connect your WET11 you'll need: > a. A "pigtail" jumper to connect the WET11 antenna connector > to the LMR-400 > b. The shortest length of coax as possible (to minimize loss) > c. An antenna with enough gain to insure that you have a good > SNR at both ends (depends not only on the LOS path but on the > transmit power and receive sensitivity at each end). At 5-10 miles, > you would typically need a 15-18 dBi antenna. "Panel" antennas > are used most frequently. These typically cost between $50 and $125 dollars. > > Keep in mind that your range will also depend on the antenna system that > is in use at the "other" end. > > The maximum practical antenna gain is about 24 dBi (because the size gets > larger as the gain goes up. Always use a directional antennna when you > are connecting to only one distant point. This is low power operation > and you don't have any signal to waste it by radiating it in all directions, > > as an omni would. > > You're welcome. > > > > > Thanks very much in advance, > > > > William > > -- > Jack Unger, President-Wireless InfoNet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 818 227-4220 > Vendor-Neutral WISP Training - http://www.ask-wi.com/2002workshops > Author - "Deploying License-Free Wireless WANs" > http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1587050692/ > > > -- > NYCwireless - http://www.nycwireless.net/ > Un/Subscribe: http://lists.nycwireless.net/mailman/listinfo/nycwireless/ > Archives: http://lists.nycwireless.net/pipermail/nycwireless/ > -- NYCwireless - http://www.nycwireless.net/ Un/Subscribe: http://lists.nycwireless.net/mailman/listinfo/nycwireless/ Archives: http://lists.nycwireless.net/pipermail/nycwireless/
