Aunt B. Needs Some Router Help...

markem · 12-18-2013, 03:43 PM

240' is a long way for an omni-directional wireless router setup. If you have a Fry's or similar "geek" store nearby, go in and talk about a directional wireless lan extender. If you are a true geek, you can cobble one together with a Pringles can (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cantenna and http://www.oreillynet.com/cs/weblog/view/wlg/448). Ideally, you would get a couple of wireless bridges and link them with a directional antenna (e.g., yagi). With so much distance, I'd recommend a commercial, rather than a roll-your-own, solution.

I have a friend who set up something similar for a large RV park that he manages. I can ping him to see what he eventually did, it you want.

12-18-2013, 03:43 PM	#10
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,653 Trading: (47)	Re: Aunt B. Needs Some Router Help... 240' is a long way for an omni-directional wireless router setup. If you have a Fry's or similar "geek" store nearby, go in and talk about a directional wireless lan extender. If you are a true geek, you can cobble one together with a Pringles can (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cantenna and http://www.oreillynet.com/cs/weblog/view/wlg/448). Ideally, you would get a couple of wireless bridges and link them with a directional antenna (e.g., yagi). With so much distance, I'd recommend a commercial, rather than a roll-your-own, solution. I have a friend who set up something similar for a large RV park that he manages. I can ping him to see what he eventually did, it you want. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx