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i am down in southern mexico and i am trying to figure out how to share a wired internet connection to a client about 2km away.we have a clear line of site.from what i have been reading i will need to send the signal via an access point at the wired end to a bridge at the client end.then down to a modem for wifi distribution throughout the house.i am trying to figure out if i but the equipment in the usa and bring it here is there any kind of frequency difference or anything of that nature that i need to know about?i am new to this so i appreciate any help.thanks
 
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That is a significant gap to cover. You'll need some external directional antennas at both ends to make the necessary connection. This could get fairly expensive. You might be better offer just installing service (if available) at the client's location.
 
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ok ,here is the situation down here.there are basically 2 services available.one is by telmex the other is by a service provide that dsirtibutes the telmex signal via microwave or access point and bidges to the client.the problem is there is limited access to telmex fiberoptics lines ,so i have to relay on a wireless delivery system.i can only get 2.5 or 3 mbs download on a good day,most of the time it`s only 1 to 1.5 and there are some times when to system goes out completely.i have a friend that is less then 2km away that is willing to share his wired signal with me,so i am trying to figure out if it`s doable.i would be basically doing the same as my provider is doing now.from what i have read all i would need is 2 access points,one to broadcast and one to receive.i am just wondering if there is any problems with a different frequency on equipment i buy in the usa and that used here in mexico.the setup doesn`t seem that difficult.
 
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Understood. Without directional antennas, pointed right at each other, you won't be able to bridge the 2km gap. You should be able to use standard channels (like supported by routers and access points), just scan for one that your neighbors aren't using.

Here is a link with some of the types of gear you'll need:

http://www.radiolabs.com/products/wireless/directional-wireless-antenna.php
 
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yes i have been researching options..there are 2 or 3 wireless providers here and the are all using something similar to those or more like the ubiquiti nano 5 or m5 antennas ,so i don`t think that is a problem .i just don`t know if there is a difference in frequency between antennas i but in the states and the frequency range of the signal here.
 
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Not necessarily, just conduct a wireless site survey (most routers/access points have this feature built in) to select a channel with the fewest users in the area. This is a minor concern.

Good luck and let us know how this works out.
 
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