On May 6, 7:48 am, david fraleigh <david_frale...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I have a workshop that is 300 feet from my house.. I want to set up a
> computer in it and access the same wireless signal that is currently
> in my house.. Currently I have a wireless G router and I am wondering
> whether I should switch to the newer wireless N system or whether I
> should stick with wireless G and try to make directional antennas out
> of cans (as described on the internet).. (I haven't read about
> anybody making "homemade" directional antennas that work with the
> Wireless N system so I assume that the complexity (of 3 antennas)
> involved is too great).. My question is whether the wireless N signal
> can extend to 300 feet.. there is a clear "line of sight" between the
> two buildings ... My other question is whether I might be better off
> trying to run a cable between the two buildings.. I have plenty of
> two wire electrical cable (which I presume is not the right stuff) and
> also have 6 wire telephone cable. (I don't like the thought of
> leaving it lying on the ground so might want to bury it 6" or so)..
> Does anyone have any thoughts as to how I can best approach this
> situation..

wired option: a bulk pack of 500' CAT5 Ethernet cable costs less than
a hundred bucks, but consider the cost of installation,

wireless option: 802.11G/B single input/single output is best for long
range wireless and antennas set up. 802.11N or MIMO are not suitable
for this purpose

with two Linksys WRT54G v3.0 routers running on DD-WRT, 250mW of TX
power with 9dBi omni antennas (one router as AP, another as client) i
can do a 300' link with no clear line-of-sight. it's a complete indoor
set up, behind walls, trees and all..

cheers!!