I've got about a 10 mile shot that I'd like to cover with 802.11 in the middle of the desert for a week. It's mostly an academic proof of concept.
I have three topologies in my head. and I could use some advice. I'm really looking for a scalable wifi model.
I have internet access at the starting point, and I need to move it 10 miles north, providing a wifi cloud for anyone in a car all along the way. The car can have an omni, bridge unit or card, and possibly an amp. There are twists and turns in the road +/- a mile each way.
I was thinking I could:
-Use the Dlink900, or a fancier access point, to repeat a main signal. Have 1 unit per mile, and shoot the signal the whole way down.
-Have 2 bridge units and an access point connected via a hub. Connect a series of them in a line from 0-10 miles. Internet connection gets pass through the 2 bridge units with yagis, and the access point provides coverage in the area.
-Finally, Adhoc. Something like a bridge unit in Adhoc mode with a serious amplifier on it. Multiple units, with amplifiers, in adhoc, should be able to cover a wide range and connect everyone together.
I'm not as worried about power right now as I am scalable topology.
If anyone could provide their views on this, I'd certainly appreciate it.
thanks
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