some suggestions use parabolic antenna (highly directional) (assuming no obstructions in between, right?) use high quality connectors and cables, (gold plated tips) use 802.11g (as it is 54mbps) (not sure about 802.11n, haven't worked with it yet)
On 7/29/07, Jeffrey Kutz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I would like to establish a data link between two locations about a > quarter mile apart. At one of the locations I have to run a line about 200 > feet to an antenna location on a rooftop about 20 feet above ground. > > I was thinking the best way to do this would be to run a LAN line to the > location to connect to a dedicated computer and Access Point. Then this > dedicated box would feed a proper directional antenna, with a minimal > antenna feed cable, to link me with the second location. It would be easiest > if I could power this using Power over Ethernet. > > At the second site I only have to go about 50 feet. I was thinking of an > antenna mast to get the antenna about 10 feet above ground. This site also > would be easiest if I could power the system using Power over Ethernet. > > Has anyone in this group done this type of installation? Is there > turn-key equipment I could buy that I could plug into my LAN router in both > houses and setup the link? Does anyone have advice of what to avoid, as > well as what works? I have been thinking of 802.11g or 802.11n equipment. > Is there any equipment in the WiMax field that might be a better idea? I > have fallen a bit behind in the latest developments. Cost is a > consideration. I expect to spend several hundred dollars to do the job > right but do not have an unlimited budget. > > Thanks...... Jeff > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SOCALWUG" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/SOCALWUG SOCALWUG website: http://www.socalwug.org -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
