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Hello to all those who read/participate on the
list.
Im relatively new to the wireless scene and am
currently in the process of designing a small network for personal use. I would
very much welcome your views and ideas on the following.
The above image illustrates the general route
followed by the network, with approximate distances and angles. Each
clientside node has direct line of sight towards the nearest access point
(marked in yellow) with them being in viewing distance of each
other also.
My question relates towards the two APs/Repeaters.
I would really appreciate some suggestion for configurations. currently ive
researched the following possible solutions:
1) Utilise small size portable computer, installed
with two radio cards forming an internal bridge (however this concerns me with
the NAT masquerading, possibly unsuitable due to
networking restrictions?) with directional antennas pointing at
corresponding locations (forming external bridge).
2) Configure two APs (bridged
internally) back-to-back at either repeater point. Once again using
directional antennas.
3) Make use of OpenAP (http://opensource.instant802.com) software,
with just one USR2450 installed at either point. Combined with
90degree Sector antennas. Does anybody have any experience with this software,
as far as i know its capable of hosting multipoint-to-multipoint sessions,
building a mesh-like network. Which in this case would seem the most
suitable.
As always cost/reliability/efficiency is a
factor.
Opinions/views welcome.
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