Simple solutions to day to day wireless networking problems
Vendor and product specific documents partially solve the users' problem. Sharing of experience in discussion forum is good if you have a lot of patience and time. Quick and dirty (actually quick and clean) solutions are what users are asking for. I have tried to place my problem solving experience here that may be helpful to others as well.
Just giving an example, it is possible to span over 40km with the most inexpensive WiFi equipment available in the market. In the case a link is operating in 802.11b mode, where equipment cost for both the sides is hardly $120 (including cost of 24dBi antennas) Though in most of the countries using WiFi for such a long range is prohibited by local frequency and spectrum management agencies, yet it is possible to establish such a long link. On this site I am sharing my experience of establishing data networks. I would mention the pieces of equipment I have used, tools and settings suitable in various conditions. Please feel free to contact, I'll happy to guide you in my humble capacity. -------------------------------------------------- Other links from the same author: Battery Management IP PBX Tools and Tips Planning ToolsMost of the tools are available online.
www.heywhatsthat.com An extremely good online source that uses googlemaps and DEM (digital elevation model) data to quickly do the survey for long range comm. Long Range http://www.ubnt.com/wiki A product specific but very comprehensive site to understand basic concept and deploymnet priciples of WiFi Networking and WISP Planning. www.radiolabs.com An online calculator for various calculations to include antenna and feed gain/loss. www.wifiextreme.com.au A very good source and online calculator. Link Planning for Wireless LAN (WLAN) Another tool and help source. |