Q's on Extending WiFi

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#1 Post by **Harryc** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 9:11 pm

A friend has been asking me to look into solutions for extending home wireless from one structure to another on his property, say 100 yards or so. I don't think he'd be into building cantenna's for example...but I was thinking along the lines of a long range wireless bridge. Has anyone looked into this area and can you offer a solution that is both commercial and relatively inexpensive, lets say under $200?

#2 Post by **carbon_unit** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 9:26 pm

Get a pair of Linksys WET54G's and a pair of patch antenna's.
That should work pretty well. If you need remote placement you can power the Linksys boxes over the ethernet and put them in an enclosure.

#3 Post by **Harryc** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 9:29 pm

carbon_unit, precise and quick reply. I appreciate it.

Website · #4 Post by **tfflivemb2** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 9:38 pm

How about a signal booster? Here is one by Hawking. I have a 7DBi booster by Hawking and I can get a good signal across the street from my house.

#5 Post by **Harryc** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 9:47 pm

Another good suggestion, I'll pass it along. I think he's looking more for a bridge though.

iamdmc · #6 Post by **iamdmc** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 1:57 am

Guaranteed cheapest "hack"

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/837885/wifi_antenna_hack/

I've done it with my router and antennas. I not only get 5/5bars everywhere but also pick up the networks of neighbors I didn't know existed.

GL

#7 Post by **RealBlackStuff** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 3:43 am

Now THAT's a really good-lookin 'hack'!
(And you can also get black straws nowadays).

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