Lloyd E. Sponenburgh wrote:
> "ps56k" <pschuman_no_spam_me@interserv.com> fired this volley in
> news:NFoSj.1115$To6.363@newssvr21.news.prodigy.net :
>> if this is in the middle of a factory floor,
>> you might grab a WiFi laptop and go stand where the table is located
>> to verify you have a good WiFi signal
>> and there is no major or continuous RF interference
>> such as welders, RF heater/sealers, etc -
>
> 'Tis two small buildings separated by 40' with concrete the bosses
> don't want marred between, and nowhere to locate directional boring
> equipment. Overhead is a no-no, too.
>
> There are no machines except computers and an old
> mechanical/electrical time clock.
>
> I did the test your recommended before I made the post, to make sure
> I'd have connectivity there.
>
> LLoyd

just to toss out another alternative - AC power or copper wire bridges.
We used these to extend our network out to the loading dock area
as we couldn't get a good signal thru the windows & metal roof/siding...
http://www.netgear.com/Products/Powe...ers/XE102.aspx
or a Phoneline adapter.... Ethernet over a common phoneline wiring vs AC
powerline wiring