Re: [SOCALWUG] Home Wireless

[Kelley Law]

Wow, Thanks for all the information. I knew this group would be worth 
joining. I'll now have to come to a meeting and meet everyone.

I have been tossing around the idea of starting a wifi consulting firm 
in Phoenix to get more people aware of wireless, and building hotspots 
with free access. I was going to use either the open brick or soekris 
hardware and install a captive portal and have everything link back to 
me for hosting of mysql and such. But speakeasy.net looks like a great 
solution also.

If anyone has suggestions on starting this endeavor I would like to 
hear them.

For my home use I am currently using Cox Business DSL (yuck) So I am 
looking for DSL in my area that doesn't mind me sharing it. I did a 
survey of the area and there is no wifi, from what I can see within a 
mile se-rounding the house. So I think an omni will be my first start. 
Does anyone think I should use an amp or do they cause too much noise 
on the line? By the way, the house comes pre wired, and I had them 
upgrade the attic with its own power supply also. :-) I wish I could 
put the antennas outside though. But that is a no no to the HOA. Once 
this is up and running, it will be time for the new Cafe and Community 
center they are building.

Again thanks,

Kelley