Re: OT: WiFi Repeater recommendations
On 2 Apr 2011 at 16:46, Bob Hartung wrote: You don't mention what your load and application requirements are. How many PCs are at the far end of this link? Is there clear line of sight? Will you use the link for VOIP? Will the link support web access, application access. How much total bandwidth is needed? Anywhere from 1-10 computers at the remote end, need access to LAN services (printing, files, Internet access). Nothing heavy. 100 yards isn't too much to consider a buried cable connection, if the property between is owned by the same people that own the 2 end locations. Not do-able, it's across the street. :-( Are there acceptable alternatives that are being considered? Would a cable or DSL connection to 2nd location and VPN between the 2 end locations work? No. We have a couple of locations 3 miles apart. A T1 would cost over $500/mo (small community). We ended up erecting 75' towers at each locations and still didn't have clear line of sight (deciduous trees mostly). We currently use Solectek AirStream bridges that work quite well for us. We get 36 Mbps data rate and the link is very solid. Nice. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: OT: WiFi Repeater recommendations
We installed a microwave link between buildings in Florida, it's worked swimmingly well (no pun intended). I would highly recommend looking at that option. And yes, it is very humid and wet down here, as you might imagine. Alex From: Jon Harris [mailto:jk.har...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 6:10 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT: WiFi Repeater recommendations LinkSys/Cisco used to have directional antennas as an option which might get you close. I would guess other vendors have the same. Another option would be using a microwave link. Cost is much higher but bandwidth with one of these is also much higher. Down side is high humidity or obstructions cause major problems with any linkage. Since you are in AZ you should be relativity safe from the humidity issue. Roof top to roof top mounts with fiber up and down would most likely take care of most obstructions. Jon Harris On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 6:01 PM, Angus Scott-Fleming angu...@geoapps.commailto:angu...@geoapps.com wrote: OT, but it's Friday. I need to set up a Wireless Repeater, or set up a wireless bridge to another building with a WiFi hotspot in the second building. The buildings are about 100 yards apart, and there are some desert trees between them. Recommendations for gear welcome. TIA Angus ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: OT: WiFi Repeater recommendations
I gotta agree with the bridging nudge. When DD-WRT is configured for both, my issues have always been with the bridge - especially regarding out-right dropping. Something I have had recent luck doing is using dual-band routers and configuring the 5Ghz band for N bridging - and leaving the 2.4Ghz band for b/g/n AP. N suffers a bit more for range and obstacles, so YMMV. Reserving it as streaming media backbone can work quite well though. Back to the OP, if business, outdoors, and poor weather - I agree with the Microwave suggestions. -- ME2 On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 8:15 PM, Steven Peck sep...@gmail.com wrote: My experience with DD-WRT is that it fails at bridging. The Linksys code worked well. I had a yaggi modifed cantannea I made using a can of baby forumla for a year or two, but the inefficiencies were eventually defeated by days with raid or high humidity so I caved and bought two 15 db directionals for $50 and they worked very well. Steven Peck http://www.blkmtn.org On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 5:37 PM, Micheal Espinola Jr michealespin...@gmail.com wrote: But it doesnt neccessarily mean it can do it well. My experience with Netgears running DD-WRT code isnt very good (bridging and AP'ing). -- ME2 On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 4:40 PM, Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.comwrote: Tomato and DD-WRT can do wireless bridging. On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 7:36 PM, Angus Scott-Fleming angu...@geoapps.com wrote: On 1 Apr 2011 at 18:27, Richard Stovall wrote: I've got two of these (http://www.cantenna.com/)hooked to WRT54GLs running Tomato firmware at the school. They've been rock solid for over a year and a half. There are no obstructions, but the distance is a bit over 100 yds. I actually own a cantenna. Do the WRT54GLs also act as WiFi access points, or are they just acting as a bridge? TIA ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: OT: WiFi Repeater recommendations
My friend says I have a poor memory. The antenna's we have are like this one. http://www.eworldsale.com/tp-link-network-tl-ant2424b-24ghz-24dbi-outdoorgrid-antenna-n-type-connector_5770_52906.html On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 8:15 PM, Steven Peck sep...@gmail.com wrote: My experience with DD-WRT is that it fails at bridging. The Linksys code worked well. I had a yaggi modifed cantannea I made using a can of baby forumla for a year or two, but the inefficiencies were eventually defeated by days with raid or high humidity so I caved and bought two 15 db directionals for $50 and they worked very well. Steven Peck http://www.blkmtn.org On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 5:37 PM, Micheal Espinola Jr michealespin...@gmail.com wrote: But it doesnt neccessarily mean it can do it well. My experience with Netgears running DD-WRT code isnt very good (bridging and AP'ing). -- ME2 On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 4:40 PM, Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.comwrote: Tomato and DD-WRT can do wireless bridging. On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 7:36 PM, Angus Scott-Fleming angu...@geoapps.com wrote: On 1 Apr 2011 at 18:27, Richard Stovall wrote: I've got two of these (http://www.cantenna.com/)hooked to WRT54GLs running Tomato firmware at the school. They've been rock solid for over a year and a half. There are no obstructions, but the distance is a bit over 100 yds. I actually own a cantenna. Do the WRT54GLs also act as WiFi access points, or are they just acting as a bridge? TIA ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: OT: WiFi Repeater recommendations
Which N based wireless routers do you use? I have 2 of the WAP54G's and am looking at replacing them with N's. On Sat, Apr 2, 2011 at 1:33 PM, Micheal Espinola Jr michealespin...@gmail.com wrote: I gotta agree with the bridging nudge. When DD-WRT is configured for both, my issues have always been with the bridge - especially regarding out-right dropping. Something I have had recent luck doing is using dual-band routers and configuring the 5Ghz band for N bridging - and leaving the 2.4Ghz band for b/g/n AP. N suffers a bit more for range and obstacles, so YMMV. Reserving it as streaming media backbone can work quite well though. Back to the OP, if business, outdoors, and poor weather - I agree with the Microwave suggestions. -- ME2 On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 8:15 PM, Steven Peck sep...@gmail.com wrote: My experience with DD-WRT is that it fails at bridging. The Linksys code worked well. I had a yaggi modifed cantannea I made using a can of baby forumla for a year or two, but the inefficiencies were eventually defeated by days with raid or high humidity so I caved and bought two 15 db directionals for $50 and they worked very well. Steven Peck http://www.blkmtn.org On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 5:37 PM, Micheal Espinola Jr michealespin...@gmail.com wrote: But it doesnt neccessarily mean it can do it well. My experience with Netgears running DD-WRT code isnt very good (bridging and AP'ing). -- ME2 On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 4:40 PM, Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.comwrote: Tomato and DD-WRT can do wireless bridging. On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 7:36 PM, Angus Scott-Fleming angu...@geoapps.com wrote: On 1 Apr 2011 at 18:27, Richard Stovall wrote: I've got two of these (http://www.cantenna.com/)hooked to WRT54GLs running Tomato firmware at the school. They've been rock solid for over a year and a half. There are no obstructions, but the distance is a bit over 100 yds. I actually own a cantenna. Do the WRT54GLs also act as WiFi access points, or are they just acting as a bridge? TIA ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: OT: WiFi Repeater recommendations
You don't mention what your load and application requirements are. How many PCs are at the far end of this link? Is there clear line of sight? Will you use the link for VOIP? Will the link support web access, application access. How much total bandwidth is needed? 100 yards isn't too much to consider a buried cable connection, if the property between is owned by the same people that own the 2 end locations. Are there acceptable alternatives that are being considered? Would a cable or DSL connection to 2nd location and VPN between the 2 end locations work? We have a couple of locations 3 miles apart. A T1 would cost over $500/mo (small community). We ended up erecting 75' towers at each locations and still didn't have clear line of sight (deciduous trees mostly). We currently use Solectek AirStream bridges that work quite well for us. We get 36 Mbps data rate and the link is very solid. -- Bob Hartung Wisco Industries, Inc. 736 Janesville St. Oregon, WI 53575 Tel: (608) 835-3106 x215 Fax: (608) 835-7399 e-mail: bhartung(at)wiscoind.com _ From: Angus Scott-Fleming [mailto:angu...@geoapps.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:01:12 -0500 Subject: OT: WiFi Repeater recommendations OT, but it's Friday. I need to set up a Wireless Repeater, or set up a wireless bridge to another building with a WiFi hotspot in the second building. The buildings are about 100 yards apart, and there are some desert trees between them. Recommendations for gear welcome. TIA Angus ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: OT: WiFi Repeater recommendations
Personally/at-home I use a Cisco-Linksys WRT610N. Its probably dated by now. I've most recently deployed Netgear N600 WNDR3700's in local residential's. They benchmark really well. -- ME2 On Sat, Apr 2, 2011 at 1:35 PM, Steven Peck sep...@gmail.com wrote: Which N based wireless routers do you use? I have 2 of the WAP54G's and am looking at replacing them with N's. On Sat, Apr 2, 2011 at 1:33 PM, Micheal Espinola Jr michealespin...@gmail.com wrote: I gotta agree with the bridging nudge. When DD-WRT is configured for both, my issues have always been with the bridge - especially regarding out-right dropping. Something I have had recent luck doing is using dual-band routers and configuring the 5Ghz band for N bridging - and leaving the 2.4Ghz band for b/g/n AP. N suffers a bit more for range and obstacles, so YMMV. Reserving it as streaming media backbone can work quite well though. Back to the OP, if business, outdoors, and poor weather - I agree with the Microwave suggestions. -- ME2 On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 8:15 PM, Steven Peck sep...@gmail.com wrote: My experience with DD-WRT is that it fails at bridging. The Linksys code worked well. I had a yaggi modifed cantannea I made using a can of baby forumla for a year or two, but the inefficiencies were eventually defeated by days with raid or high humidity so I caved and bought two 15 db directionals for $50 and they worked very well. Steven Peck http://www.blkmtn.org On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 5:37 PM, Micheal Espinola Jr michealespin...@gmail.com wrote: But it doesnt neccessarily mean it can do it well. My experience with Netgears running DD-WRT code isnt very good (bridging and AP'ing). -- ME2 On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 4:40 PM, Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.comwrote: Tomato and DD-WRT can do wireless bridging. On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 7:36 PM, Angus Scott-Fleming angu...@geoapps.com wrote: On 1 Apr 2011 at 18:27, Richard Stovall wrote: I've got two of these (http://www.cantenna.com/)hooked to WRT54GLs running Tomato firmware at the school. They've been rock solid for over a year and a half. There are no obstructions, but the distance is a bit over 100 yds. I actually own a cantenna. Do the WRT54GLs also act as WiFi access points, or are they just acting as a bridge? TIA ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: OT: WiFi Repeater recommendations
LinkSys/Cisco used to have directional antennas as an option which might get you close. I would guess other vendors have the same. Another option would be using a microwave link. Cost is much higher but bandwidth with one of these is also much higher. Down side is high humidity or obstructions cause major problems with any linkage. Since you are in AZ you should be relativity safe from the humidity issue. Roof top to roof top mounts with fiber up and down would most likely take care of most obstructions. Jon Harris On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 6:01 PM, Angus Scott-Fleming angu...@geoapps.comwrote: OT, but it's Friday. I need to set up a Wireless Repeater, or set up a wireless bridge to another building with a WiFi hotspot in the second building. The buildings are about 100 yards apart, and there are some desert trees between them. Recommendations for gear welcome. TIA Angus ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: OT: WiFi Repeater recommendations
Be careful with WDS and store-bought products. While N connections work extremely well, they typically do so at the expense of encryption. There are a lot of products out there that suck ass for repeating - especially when you are dealing with obstructions. -- ME2 On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 3:01 PM, Angus Scott-Fleming angu...@geoapps.comwrote: OT, but it's Friday. I need to set up a Wireless Repeater, or set up a wireless bridge to another building with a WiFi hotspot in the second building. The buildings are about 100 yards apart, and there are some desert trees between them. Recommendations for gear welcome. TIA Angus ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: OT: WiFi Repeater recommendations
So true. Personally if the cost was not so high the microwave would be the best but you really get what you pay for on that equipment. Jon On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 6:12 PM, Micheal Espinola Jr michealespin...@gmail.com wrote: Be careful with WDS and store-bought products. While N connections work extremely well, they typically do so at the expense of encryption. There are a lot of products out there that suck ass for repeating - especially when you are dealing with obstructions. -- ME2 On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 3:01 PM, Angus Scott-Fleming angu...@geoapps.comwrote: OT, but it's Friday. I need to set up a Wireless Repeater, or set up a wireless bridge to another building with a WiFi hotspot in the second building. The buildings are about 100 yards apart, and there are some desert trees between them. Recommendations for gear welcome. TIA Angus ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: OT: WiFi Repeater recommendations
I've got two of these (http://www.cantenna.com/) hooked to WRT54GLs running Tomato firmware at the school. They've been rock solid for over a year and a half. There are no obstructions, but the distance is a bit over 100 yds. On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 6:01 PM, Angus Scott-Fleming angu...@geoapps.comwrote: OT, but it's Friday. I need to set up a Wireless Repeater, or set up a wireless bridge to another building with a WiFi hotspot in the second building. The buildings are about 100 yards apart, and there are some desert trees between them. Recommendations for gear welcome. TIA Angus ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: OT: WiFi Repeater recommendations
On 1 Apr 2011 at 18:27, Richard Stovall wrote: I've got two of these (http://www.cantenna.com/)hooked to WRT54GLs running Tomato firmware at the school. They've been rock solid for over a year and a half. There are no obstructions, but the distance is a bit over 100 yds. I actually own a cantenna. Do the WRT54GLs also act as WiFi access points, or are they just acting as a bridge? TIA ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: OT: WiFi Repeater recommendations
Tomato and DD-WRT can do wireless bridging. On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 7:36 PM, Angus Scott-Fleming angu...@geoapps.comwrote: On 1 Apr 2011 at 18:27, Richard Stovall wrote: I've got two of these (http://www.cantenna.com/)hooked to WRT54GLs running Tomato firmware at the school. They've been rock solid for over a year and a half. There are no obstructions, but the distance is a bit over 100 yds. I actually own a cantenna. Do the WRT54GLs also act as WiFi access points, or are they just acting as a bridge? TIA ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: OT: WiFi Repeater recommendations
But it doesnt neccessarily mean it can do it well. My experience with Netgears running DD-WRT code isnt very good (bridging and AP'ing). -- ME2 On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 4:40 PM, Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.comwrote: Tomato and DD-WRT can do wireless bridging. On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 7:36 PM, Angus Scott-Fleming angu...@geoapps.comwrote: On 1 Apr 2011 at 18:27, Richard Stovall wrote: I've got two of these (http://www.cantenna.com/)hooked to WRT54GLs running Tomato firmware at the school. They've been rock solid for over a year and a half. There are no obstructions, but the distance is a bit over 100 yds. I actually own a cantenna. Do the WRT54GLs also act as WiFi access points, or are they just acting as a bridge? TIA ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: OT: WiFi Repeater recommendations
At the school they're only functioning as a bridge between two wired segments. I'm not sure if you can use the second antenna on each device for local wireless, but I don't think so. On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 7:36 PM, Angus Scott-Fleming angu...@geoapps.comwrote: On 1 Apr 2011 at 18:27, Richard Stovall wrote: I've got two of these (http://www.cantenna.com/)hooked to WRT54GLs running Tomato firmware at the school. They've been rock solid for over a year and a half. There are no obstructions, but the distance is a bit over 100 yds. I actually own a cantenna. Do the WRT54GLs also act as WiFi access points, or are they just acting as a bridge? TIA ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: OT: WiFi Repeater recommendations
My experience with DD-WRT is that it fails at bridging. The Linksys code worked well. I had a yaggi modifed cantannea I made using a can of baby forumla for a year or two, but the inefficiencies were eventually defeated by days with raid or high humidity so I caved and bought two 15 db directionals for $50 and they worked very well. Steven Peck http://www.blkmtn.org On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 5:37 PM, Micheal Espinola Jr michealespin...@gmail.com wrote: But it doesnt neccessarily mean it can do it well. My experience with Netgears running DD-WRT code isnt very good (bridging and AP'ing). -- ME2 On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 4:40 PM, Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.comwrote: Tomato and DD-WRT can do wireless bridging. On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 7:36 PM, Angus Scott-Fleming angu...@geoapps.comwrote: On 1 Apr 2011 at 18:27, Richard Stovall wrote: I've got two of these (http://www.cantenna.com/)hooked to WRT54GLs running Tomato firmware at the school. They've been rock solid for over a year and a half. There are no obstructions, but the distance is a bit over 100 yds. I actually own a cantenna. Do the WRT54GLs also act as WiFi access points, or are they just acting as a bridge? TIA ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
