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marlborored_99   05-11-2006 at 04:40:23 AM

I need to know where to start...I just need to cover about 500 to 600 feet. Problem is I understand going through walls reduces signal/ I am wanting to go from my house to doughters house about 500 ft away. Her desktop computer sits in the middle of her house(mine is on the end facing her house). So I figure I have to go out my window, then 500 ft. away then through 2 walls to get the signal to her. Where should I start ? I am on a strict budget. I need to know what router, pc cards, etc. would I need. Never worked with wireless before. Please help...Thank You :P

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blue68f100   05-11-2006 at 08:51:50 PM
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Are you connecting multiple PC's on your side, or just one?

You will need to setup 2 high gain outside antennas.

http://www.hyperlinktech.com/web/24ghz_amplifiers.php

If your daughters router is not wireless, you will need a AP with removable antennas. Most AP support multi modes.

This setup will only work with line of site.

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marlborored_99   05-12-2006 at 01:53:02 AM
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I have 2 computers set up on my side. Will have to switch router, it is wired only. what router should I buy? I need a parts break down..thanks

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blue68f100   05-12-2006 at 02:00:32 AM
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You will have to set up the AP to work as a Bridge. The AP/bridge will connect into your existing router.

As far as parts. You need 2 AP which supports Bridging or bridge only. Even when you get it setup, you may have to add amp.

DO YOU HAVE LINE OF SITE TO HER HOUSE.
If not you will have a major problem.

There was an earlier post with user do the same setup. You may want to contact that user and find what hw he used.

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marlborored_99   05-12-2006 at 12:26:29 PM
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Yes, I have line of site, clear as day to her house.

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marlborored_99   05-12-2006 at 12:29:17 PM
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And also what router and access points have replacable antennas?

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blue68f100   05-12-2006 at 06:00:47 PM
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USR5450 is what I have and works good. USR also makes equipment for outside service. Linksys has somne too. It is recomended to have the coax cable as short as posiable, max 9' is waht USR told me when I was looking at to a bridge between buildings.

USR has a 125g, Linksys is 108g.

The antennas are the most important part in getting the best performace.

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