On Thu, 14 Dec 2000 04:45:34 +0200, Or Botton wrote:
> A friend of mine and I are thinking about trying to setup a LAN between
> our computers. He lives afew houses away from me (about 2, 3 minute
> walk), so obviously putting a cable isnt a solution. The internet
> bandwidth at our ISP's can be very low at rush hours, and direct
> modem to modem connection have become quite a futile idea, thanks to
> our phone company who have increased the prices sky-high. (they
> "fixed" it by giving discount to ISP dial-up numbers. G, thanks.)
> It was then when I thought of the idea of using Radio. I heard of
> afew people who did it before.. And ofcourse, I have no idea where
> even to start.
> So, if you have any ideas, comments, suggestions, I will be glad to
> hear it!
One thing that's missing is knowledge of regulations on radio in your
part of the world. Around here unregulated, unlicensed radio waves that
leave the house are a no-no, no matter what other regulations such as
output power, interference, etc. may have been complied with.
On the other hand, cable isn't necessarily out of the question if you
can afford that length of cable and have a little left for some
"breadboard" activity.
I've given thought to both ways to do it. Yes, this does include using
radio and not getting caught "violating" senseless regulations iff
you're not hurting anyone. I don't have the time to write it up
immediately, but I'll move it up the list and contact you when I've done
it.
Bob
Starts April 1, 2001
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