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.
http://212.46.65.212/~hooble/wan4.jpg 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. Regards. -- general wireless list, a bawug thing <http://www.bawug.org/> [un]subscribe: http://lists.bawug.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
