Commercial WiFi Signal strength

[Spaj]

Hi

Are there any restrictions on WiFi (2.4GHz?) signal strengths? Recently, some new AP's which I assume are commercial networks have sprung up with very high signal strengths (65-75dB) indoors at home. Other neighbouring private networks peak at max 80dB. Are these signals levels legal?

 

[FartyMarty]

Rather interesting question there Spaj!

I would also very much like some info regarding this.

 

[SteveO]

No wifi is governed by local laws on eirp. That said, noise reduction techniques could increase the signal your device is receiving.

 

[SteveO]

Interest sake...what is the Ssid / AP vendor?

 

[Spaj]

Interest sake...what is the Ssid / AP vendor?

iSpot Hotspot Berea1 / Ubiquiti

 

[SteveO]

ergh Ubiquiti... k nothing interesting here. I thought you said carrier-grade....

 

[Scoop Distribution]

You can find some more information here:
http://www.wapa.org.za/

 

[controlc]

ergh Ubiquiti... k nothing interesting here. I thought you said carrier-grade....

What exactly is your understanding of "carrier grade" (apart from a label a company sticks on a device)? Is there any tests/quality checks the products go through, which Mikrotik/Ubiquity etc products does not comply with?

I've personally seen a single UBNT Rocket link outperform a R400k "carrier grade" Motorola bonded solution. Motorola themselves couldn't get more than 20Mbps over the links, while the single UBNT Rocket achieved a solid 80Mbps.

"Carrier Grade" is an idiotic label attached to products to justify their ridiculous price. Each wireless scenario is different, some work better with expensive product A, some work better with cheaper product B.

 

[Tim the Techxpert]

Hi There,
Would not ICASA be putting out the guidelines on this?

Of course what ICASA says and the reality that is found may not be the same.

Regards

Tim

 

[Scoop Distribution]

Wireless operators should stick to EIRP regulations set by ICASA.