[NoCat] OT - Outdoor 'short range' wireless Equipment

[Fred Weston]

If this is for a commercial setup I don't know how comfortable I would
be with Linksys, just in terms of accountability and support in the
event problems arise.

You don't mention any speed requirements, but if it needs to be fast
(i.e. comparable to fast ethernet), Proxim's Tsunami series might be
something to look into.  They are enterprise bridges however, and are
priced accordingly.

Of course, you could probably do the whole thing for under $1000 if
you used cheap bridges, it just comes down to how reliable it needs to
be.

Since all your buildings are so close together, you might want to
check with your local phone and cable companies.  You might be able to
get a good deal on metro ethernet/fiber.  The reliability of ethernet
is always going to be better than wireless.

On 7/11/06, ATM Logic <atmlogic at kmts.ca> wrote:
> Just wondering if someone can recommend a solid wireless setup for
> connecting 3 Buildings.
>
> Looking for ideas on what hardware I should be using to keep things secure,
> yet fast... And perhaps on a low budget.
>
> Buildings are all within 1/2 to 1mile of each other and if labeled buildings
> A B C the Highspeed internet is at building A, and building B already has a
> 60' tower both building A and C can see the top of the tower.
>
> My thoughts are:
>
> A) Get something working with the Linksys WR54G with a custom bin and high
> gain antenna and sheilded cable...
>
> B) Bite the bullet and go with Motorola Canopy hardware... $$$
>
> C) Buy some offshore highpower outdoor hardware (e.g. Ovislink) setup and
> outdoor bridge.
>
> D) Some other idea.
>
>
> Thanks
>
> ---Andrew
>
>
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