Is this strategy for directional wifi connection a good one?
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Is this strategy for directional wifi connection a good one?
I own two row houses 109 feet apart, separated by 5 other row houses and would like the houses to share the same internet connection. There is line of sight potential connection between the two rooftops.
The houses are in Mexico and I have read that the power output limitations that apply in the USA are not applicable here, so perhaps a 1, 2, or 3 watt amplifier could be part of the solution.
House #1 has ADSL internet with a Thomson modem (wireless) with a non-removable antenna. The modem is wired to a wall jack, the only one in the house, but the signal comes first to the rooftop where it could be accessed.
House #1 also has telephone service because it is bundled with internet and nothing is gained by paying for internet only and using skype.
We would like to have a strong wireless internet signal in House #2 for both computer use and a wireless skype phone.
My thinking is...
Move the existing modem and wireless phone base station to the rooftop (weatherproof plastic enclosure) so it can be accessed by a line of sight cantenna from house #2.
Access this wireless the two floor below will have wireless access to the modem, and although I will not use a phone on the rooftop base station, I can have two remote phones on each of the two floors below that communicate with the roof base station.
Place a wireless repeater in a rain and sun proof enclosure on the roof of House #2, replacing the repeater's antenna with a directional can-type antenna pointed at House #1.
Is this a good plan? Is there a better alternative, maybe an amplifier?
Last edited by ransom peek; 08-09-2011 at 07:23 PM..
Put one in access point mode and the other in client bridge mode and point at eachother. run ethernet indoors and connect to your router on the far side you can put another router indoors to repeat the signal or plug into a computer / hub.
They are inexpensive and come with pole mounting hardware and PoE injectors there is no more cost effective solution out there.
The houses are in Mexico and I have read that the power output limitations that apply in the USA are not applicable here, so perhaps a 1, 2, or 3 watt amplifier could be part of the solution.
House #1 has ADSL internet with a Thomson modem (wireless) with a non-removable antenna. The modem is wired to a wall jack, the only one in the house, but the signal comes first to the rooftop where it could be accessed.
Is this strategy for directional wifi connection a good one? 
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