On 13 Nov 2006 14:58:51 -0800, "getwilde" <getwilde@gmail.com> wrote in
<1163458731.110856.160710@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups .com>:

>Wow, thanks for the quick reply!
>
>John Navas wrote:
>getwilde wrote:
>> >What I'm struggling to figure out is:
>> >1. Which of these four pieces should be set up to act as the AP?
>>
>> #2 and #4
>
>Do I enable DHCP, NAT, etc on only one? If so, which one? Or do I go
>with static IP addresses? Any more detail would be helpful.

Given only a single WAN external IP address, #2 should actually be a
wireless router with DHCP and NAT, to service both you and the neighbor.
Unfortunately, you'll then both be on the same LAN. Would be better to
have two external IPs, one for each of you, or, failing that, separate
isolated subnets, although that takes either more hardware or more
expensive hardware.

>> >2. Can #3 and #4 be connected back-to-back to form an active repeater?
>> >(I'm hoping to avoid the issue of throughput being cut in half by using
>> >two radios)
>>
>> Yes. Use different channels.
>
>Okay, makes sense. I understand the reason for different channels.
>Another website suggested channel 1 and channel 11 to eliminate any
>interference.

1, 6, and 11 are the channels with the least interference from overlap.

>In my case, these two antennas will be offset by ~60
>degrees and will likely get signals from both ends of the link (through
>sidelobes, etc).

Still best to use different non-overlapping channels.

>> >3. Can multiple boxes be configured as access points?
>>
>> Yes.
>>
>> >(Doesn't the
>> >CompUSA router need to be an AP in order to service the PCs in my home?
>>
>> No, and that's your problem -- you need a wireless Ethernet client (like
>> the WET11) in your home.
>
>Okay. I think I understand what you're saying. Are you suggesting
>the following? (Note the second WET11, in my home, #5)
>
>1. Internet...
>
>2. ActionTec combo DSL modem/wireless AP (configured as AP) ... located
>at home of my
>nearest neighbor

Configured as wireless router with DHCP and NAT as noted above.

> (((... wirelessly beamed 1.8 miles to... )))
>
>3. WET11 v1 on a mountain peak
>
> ---- connected via ethernet cable, back-to-back, to ----
>
>4. BEFW11S4 v4 on same mountain peak
>
> (((... wirelessly beamed 0.33 miles to... )))
>
>5. WET11 ... in my home
>
> ---- connected via ethernet cable, to ----
>
>6. CompUSA router... in my home

Access point, not router, or you'll have double NAT. See How To below
for using a wireless router as a wireless access point.

> ---- ...connected wirelessly or via ethernet cables to... ----
>
>7. Multiple PCs in my home.

Yep.

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