I work for a small business that recently expanded across the street. I'm setting up the security system using IP cameras and the owner would like record on his computer in the original location. The feeds take about 15 Mbit of bandwidth.
I figured the best way to do this is two routers set up as wireless bridges. However, to gain maximum bandwidth and to minimize bandwidth loss, I assume we'll need to use directional antennae with line of sight across the road, about 15 meters. The buildings have line of sight to one another, and are built of thick concrete block. The wi-fi signal from one building to another is weak, but detectable.
With this in mind, I have a few questions:
Appreciate your help. Let me know if I can clarify anything.
I figured the best way to do this is two routers set up as wireless bridges. However, to gain maximum bandwidth and to minimize bandwidth loss, I assume we'll need to use directional antennae with line of sight across the road, about 15 meters. The buildings have line of sight to one another, and are built of thick concrete block. The wi-fi signal from one building to another is weak, but detectable.
With this in mind, I have a few questions:
What's the optimal setup? Do I place an outdoor range extender on the roof? Do I place an access point and connect to ethernet that runs down the side of the building into a window?
What routers do I buy? Or is there a more suitable, dedicated piece of hardware that I don't know about?
What kind of antenna am I looking for, if I need one?
I'm trying to keep the budget for this below $500 dollars USD. Is this laughably unrealistic?
Appreciate your help. Let me know if I can clarify anything.
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