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Name: Fuzz_man Date: March 19, 2005 at 18:56:44 Pacific OS: XP CPU/Ram: pent 4 2.56
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Is there any wireless access points out that have a 2000 ft footprint?
Name: DJ_Mittens Date: March 20, 2005 at 11:50:35 Pacific
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No. Due to power transmission restrictions and the nature of the technology, it can't be done. Well, it can, but I'm pretty sure you don't have the budget for it (can you say $1,000,000?).
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Response Number 2
Name: josh (by jpag3074) Date: March 20, 2005 at 14:27:18 Pacific
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yea you could do it, you would have to setup an anttena on the roof, and use wireless bridge repeaters to bounce the signal however far you need...i have got wireless to go 3 miles and currently expanding...make sure you protect yourself...would suggest an ISA server
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Response Number 3
Name: josh (by jpag3074) Date: March 20, 2005 at 14:28:15 Pacific
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also would not cost 1 million dollars... dlink makes some wireless bridges/repeaters for pretty cheap...
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Response Number 4
Name: Fuzz_man Date: March 20, 2005 at 15:01:13 Pacific
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Well, i know it wouldn't be a million dollars. I have found a 3com one that has a range of about 1500ft.(nice!). My problem is i am trying to network with my neighbor and i live out in the sticks, therefore there is no power source half way between us so i cant put a bridge repeater there. :(
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Response Number 5
Name: JordanMc31 Date: March 21, 2005 at 05:45:31 Pacific
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Can you see each others places? Cantenna's allow for some good distance increases as long as your line of sight. They retail at $45-60.
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Response Number 6
Name: Fuzz_man Date: March 21, 2005 at 11:43:29 Pacific
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Yes, I can see his house. I have seen those but was not sure what kind of distances you could get with them. Do you know what kind of range you can get with one?
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Response Number 7
Name: JordanMc31 Date: March 21, 2005 at 14:11:34 Pacific
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I use one to cover a distance of 1000-1500 ft.
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Response Number 8
Name: Fuzz_man Date: March 22, 2005 at 12:03:02 Pacific
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can you get moret than that, because i know of just access points that can get that.
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Response Number 9
Name: JordanMc31 Date: March 22, 2005 at 14:04:35 Pacific
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I'd imagine so. My wireless AP is rated for 1000 feet, maybe it gets that but my wireless card sure didn't.
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Response Number 10
Name: Fuzz_man Date: March 23, 2005 at 12:04:26 Pacific
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So you are not sure on the max range of the Cantenna?
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Response Number 11
Name: JordanMc31 Date: March 23, 2005 at 18:03:07 Pacific
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To many variables to determine a "definite range" I've seen people use them for upto 3 miles. It all depends on the output power of your AP and how efficient the cantenna is and if there is no interference from any other objects between cantennas.
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Response Number 12
Name: Fuzz_man Date: March 24, 2005 at 05:31:30 Pacific
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3 miles gee!
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Response Number 13
Name: JordanMc31 Date: March 24, 2005 at 09:25:43 Pacific
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Just remember that its all environmental and equipment based.
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Response Number 14
Name: Fuzz_man Date: March 24, 2005 at 15:18:56 Pacific
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I understand this.
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Response Number 15
Name: Hannamon Date: March 27, 2005 at 16:21:47 Pacific
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Buffalo Technologies, Inc. makes an antenna called an AirStation Pro 2.4GhHz Wireless Outdoor Directional Antenna. Part number WLE-HG-DYG. They claim that these have a 1.9 mile range. That ought to do it for you. I checked on the price and they are a bit expensive at about $190 each. But that would definetly get the job done.
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