[Wylug-help] OT: 200m Wifi Link

[Daniel Walker]

Roger's reply is probably more sensible, but Morgan Computers have a
batch of Linksys WRT54g & similar at the moment:

http://www.morgancomputer.co.uk/shop/products2.asp?CategoryID=99&SubCategoryID=207

And they're exceedingly customisable.

Dan

On Mon, 18 Dec 2006 20:35:10 +0000, "James Holden"
<wylug at jamesholden.net> said:
> Hi All,
> 
> Not Linux related as such, but I'm planning on setting up a wireless
> link between two buildings.
> 
> There's direct line of sight roof to roof, and they're 206m apart.
> There's no obstructions such as trees, and any road traffic would be
> well below the link level.
> 
> 802.11b is fine.
> 
> So, questions:
> 
> 1) Does this type of installation need licensing or planning permission?
> 
> 2) Circular waveguide antennas should be OK? (ie: Professional Pringles
> Can type of thing)
> 
> eg: http://www.wirelesspro.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=73
> 
> 3) A couple of decent wireless bridges should do - any recommendations?
> 
> Linksys WAP54G's look OK.
> 
> I'm not averse to homebrew or warranty-voiding :-)
> 
> I've got a budget of a couple or three hundred quid and a weekend.
> 
> Any advice appreciated...
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> James
> 
> 
> 
> 
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