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> If you're trying to do something commercial like me (provide internet > to a whole condo complex), I find it better to buy a commercial > product that is designed to do what I want and where I can call for > help instead of building a cantenna that doesn't even fit my need. > When you're building a wifi network you need to know more about > placement and antenna types to make sure you get the best performance. > > Like I said the guys at Air802.com do this for a living and are very > good. I'm satisfied and have recommend them at work as well. > No one ever said this is a commercial solution, when someone mentions using WAPs over 1000 ft, it is usually a one shot deal or a hobby. If you want commercial solution you shouldn't be trying to cobble together something. A good rule of thumb: Unless you are in the business of selling something, use someone else's. > -matt > > On 8/8/07, markw-FJ05HQ0HCKaWd6l5hS35sQ at public.gmane.org <markw-FJ05HQ0HCKaWd6l5hS35sQ at public.gmane.org> wrote: >> You may be able to do this with some good old fashioned radio know how.. >> >> There are a few projects out there that propose "wave guide" type >> directional antennas for WAPs. One project uses a "Pringles" potato chip >> can. Google for "cantenna." >> >> By aiming two cantennas at each other, you may be able to get the >> distance. >> >> >> Message: 8 >> Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2007 16:11:52 -0400 >> From: "Anthony Gabrielson" <agabriel-lg01uRcdP2Fg9hUCZPvPmw at public.gmane.org> >> Subject: Wireless Access Point >> To: discuss <discuss-mNDKBlG2WHs at public.gmane.org> >> Message-ID: >> <835fe9f10708071311m3780e536k470a277c5e78acd6-JsoAwUIsXosN+BqQ9rBEUg at public.gmane.org> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 >> >> Hello, >> I may need a wireless access point that can give coverage over 1km >> (3280 >> feet) in a field. Does this seem reasonable, or would it be more >> appropriate to string a few together? If this does seem reasonable can >> anyone recommend a WAP that will perform at these distances? >> >> Thanks, >> Anthony >> >> >> >> >> -- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by MailScanner, and is >> believed to be clean. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Discuss mailing list >> Discuss-mNDKBlG2WHs at public.gmane.org >> http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >> > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.
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