So, is there any way to get through 3 feet of concerete?

[ettin]

Im willing to pay more for something that can do this but ive been unable to find anything stronger than a consumer router. I'm not even sure what to look for, "semi-professional router" maybe? I'd like to think it was possible given wifi can be broadcast over entire cities.

 

[Saga Lout]

If you have electrical main power points on each side of that wall, you could use powerline networking - a system that transfers data between two power outlets. If you still need wireless on the other side of the wall from the router, you'll need to cable from the power outlet to a second wireless device for onward transmission.

Here's a link to the e-Bay UK site where they are displayed to give you an idea of what to look for http://computers.shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=powerline&_sacat=11176&_odkw=&_osacat=11176&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

 

[hang-the-9]

This is the cheapest way http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=concrete+drill&hl=en&prmd=ivns&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=11604969741553081997&sa=X&ei=weOQTbrRC4_4gAf1rOzBDQ&ved=0CIUBEPMCMAA

Range with WiFi is less of an issue than interference, the city-wide WiFi is actually not a single Access Point, and you may be thinking about WiMax http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WiMAX http://www.muniwireless.com/. You can boost a signal to get more range, but harder to get it boosted enough to punch though solid interference. Saga's idea is good and you won't have the need to run cables to the other side of the wall.

 

[ettin]

Thanks for the tip, how do i know if i have main power points?

 

[Saga Lout]

Thanks for the tip, how do i know if i have main power points?

Simple electric sockets. If you can plug your razor in either side of that wall and shave, you have them.

 

[hang-the-9]

Simple electric sockets. If you can plug your razor in either side of that wall and shave, you have them.

That does not mean that they are on the same circuit though

From my understanding, the wires have to be going out of the same main power board for powerline networking to work. Or something like that, not in the mood to research it, only on my 1st cup of coffee

 

[Saga Lout]

I'm sure you're right but I reckon on two sockets either side of the same wall should be on the same ring. Mind you - three feet is one thick wall. Anyone got the wiring schematic for Sing Sing?

 

[hang-the-9]

I'm sure you're right but I reckon on two sockets either side of the same wall should be on the same ring. Mind you - three feet is one thick wall. Anyone got the wiring schematic for Sing Sing?

Not yet, let me go find a cop and kick him, I'll let you know in 3-4 years.

 

[ettin]

Not yet, let me go find a cop and kick him, I'll let you know in 3-4 years.

No need, aiding a prisoner is a federal offense.