An amp on the client end won't help, because the problem is a lack of signal at the client end. You really can't use an amp to make a weak received signal strong. Amping it merely raises the signal AND noise, leaving you where you were before, without enough signal/noise ratio.
If I read the tea leaves right, the sensitivity for 11Mbit connections leaves single digit signal margins, which is pretty weak. I'm thinking you're just trying to reach too far from a relatively low-gain sector antenna. If you drop the client end to 1 or 2 Mbit rate, you're going to hammer everyone else's bandwidth when this person uploads or downloads. The slow modulation rate will consume much of the AP's time delivering data to it. You can try it, of course, but don't be surprised if you end up with issues later. NEOFAST.NET North East Oregon FAST Net mark(at)neofast.net ----- Original Message ----- From: Cesar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 8:06 AM Subject: [smartBridges] How do I improve a link? Hi everyone, I need your help/advice on improving a customer's connection. He is 10.5 miles away from my APPO (14.5 Sector antenna) and there is a clear LOS. He is using an Outdoor airBridge and a 24dBi grid antenna. At this point in time there are no amps involved, but I am seriously considering to install one at the clients site. Do you think that an Amp would solve the problem? Or do you have something in your bag of tricks that I can use? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. TIA, -C�sar ----------ANNOUNCEMENT---------- Don't forget to register for WISPCON IV http://www.wispcon.info/us/wispcon-iv/wispcon-iv.htm The PART-15.ORG smartBridges Discussion List To Join: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type subscribe smartBridges <yournickname> To Remove: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type unsubscribe smartBridges) Archives: http://archives.part-15.org --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.515 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 9/2/03 ----------ANNOUNCEMENT---------- Don't forget to register for WISPCON IV http://www.wispcon.info/us/wispcon-iv/wispcon-iv.htm The PART-15.ORG smartBridges Discussion List To Join: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type subscribe smartBridges <yournickname> To Remove: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type unsubscribe smartBridges) Archives: http://archives.part-15.org
