1/4 mile is nothing if there is line of sight. Here are some links to
check out
http://www.freeantennas.com/
http://www.netstumbler.org/
http://www.seattlewireless.net/
http://www.nycwireless.net/
http://www.hautespot.net
http://socalfreenet.org
http://www.sveasoft.com/
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/linksys
http://www.kingsbridgelink.co.uk/
http://www.pbs.org/cringely/pulpit/pulpit20040527.html
and on and on.
scott
Pete Theisen wrote:
> Patrick Grantham wrote:
>
>> I was told by a tech rep that their newer models have detachable
>> antennae.
>> I don't recall the spec, conceivably the antennae could be located
>> and some
>> length from the unit (with the right kind of cable (RG6, 58, or 59,
>> etc.)
>> They spouted 1 mile coverage (granted open distance. A 1/4 mi
>> (diameter)
>> should be well within their spec. Admittedly, I have not tried this
>> far a
>
>
> Hi Patrick!
>
> We have been batting around the idea of neighborhood Wi-Fi at our
> neighborhood association meetings. It seems to me that there is even
> stronger gear out there, but I haven't seen it, just heard that it is
> in use "out West" (California, presumably) Supposedly there is
> something mounting on a pole that would cover the whole neighborhood,
> 500 homes, from one cable or DSL link. Does anyone know? That would be
> what would really do it.
>
> Regards,
>
> Pete
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