[NTLUG:Discuss] wireless network

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On Tue, 2003-07-22 at 12:13, Tom Tumelty wrote:
<snipped FCC memories>
> 
> SHould a person have a license of some kind to do this
> type of thing?
> 
If you aren't going to be adding an amp to it, no you don't need to
worry.  A directional antenna should be more than enough for the range
you are talking with no amp.  The only problem would be the trees
depending on how many in the line of site.

> > 
> > I think with the right antenna setup and the ability
> > / desire
> > to use externally mounted antennas, you can do it
> > with fairly 
> > cheap hardware. 
> Do you have any idea what hardware would cost ?
AP with external antenna hookups should be no more than $200, and an
External yagi, or other directional antenana no more than $150 or so.

> Here is another question, In my area broadband is
> usually not available and even a decent dialup
> connection is sometimes not available.
> Could an isp be setup simular to this ?  
> 
Yes, but if you are asking these questions...you probably need a bit
more experience in wireless before you take the plunge on a WISP.

-- 
Woody

In a world without boundaries why
do we need Gates and Windows?