Connecting 2 sites (2km, LOS over private property)

[BravoFox]

My apologies for asking something that may have been asked before, but 60+ pages here is allot to go through.

As the title says, I want to connect 2 sites 2km apart. There should be very little interference in the spectrums because this is totally in the platteland...

The one site has a pc with internet and I want to connect from the other 1 through this connection.

Any advice on what type of equipment I need and estimate costs? Total n00b at wifi...

 

[wetkit]

Hi,

You can look at something like this....
http://www.scoopdistribution.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=49_46&products_id=523

I think you should be able to run 2 of them in bridged mode.

 

[Peon]

I was about to say. To get more expert opinion you should ask the WUG guys. They are maestro's at this.

 

[warwickw]

Even simpler is the Nanostation http://www.scoopdistribution.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=49_75&products_id=656

Basically idiot proof simple to install. Ideal for simple point to point links.

 

[portcullis]

Even simpler is the Nanostation http://www.scoopdistribution.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=49_75&products_id=656

Basically idiot proof simple to install. Ideal for simple point to point links.

+1

 

[Peon]

Hmm, I learnt something now. Thanks for that post warwickw.

 

[BravoFox]

Even simpler is the Nanostation http://www.scoopdistribution.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=49_75&products_id=656

Basically idiot proof simple to install. Ideal for simple point to point links.

Thanks all for your feedback.

Thanks Warwick, this looks like a really good option. See it is rated 10km+. Also like the included PoE adaptor.

 

[kilos]

Mounted a Nanostation 2 (2.4 Ghz) in a pine tree for my owl webcam fun project ,
connects 10km to a high site above George at full speed 11 Mb/s
So 2 km no problem and even better with 5.8 Ghz approx 1 Gb of images in one week

iwconfig
ath0 IEEE 802.11b ESSID:"xxxxx"
Mode:Managed Frequency:2.432 GHz Access Point: 00:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx
Bit Rate:11 Mb/s Tx-Power=13 dBm Sensitivity=0/1 (TX Power = 19mW)
Retry: off RTS thr : off Fragment thr : off
Encryption key: off
Power Management: off
Link Quality=35/94 Signal level=-62 dBm Noise level=-97 dBm
Rx invalid nwid: 0 Rx invalid crypt: 0 Rx invalid frag: 0
Tx excessive retries: 0 Invalid misc: 0 Missed beacon: 0

 

[portcullis]

Mounted a Nanostation 2 (2.4 Ghz) in a pine tree for my owl webcam fun project ,

Now you've got me interested.

What camera are you using? I've used this in the past, but am always looking at other options.

 

[rebel998]

Mounted a Nanostation 2 (2.4 Ghz) in a pine tree for my owl webcam fun project ,
connects 10km to a high site above George at full speed 11 Mb/s
So 2 km no problem and even better with 5.8 Ghz approx 1 Gb of images in one week

iwconfig
ath0 IEEE 802.11b ESSID:"xxxxx"
Mode:Managed Frequency:2.432 GHz Access Point: 00:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx
Bit Rate:11 Mb/s Tx-Power=13 dBm Sensitivity=0/1 (TX Power = 19mW)
Retry: off RTS thr : off Fragment thr : off
Encryption key: off
Power Management: off
Link Quality=35/94 Signal level=-62 dBm Noise level=-97 dBm
Rx invalid nwid: 0 Rx invalid crypt: 0 Rx invalid frag: 0
Tx excessive retries: 0 Invalid misc: 0 Missed beacon: 0

Don't you just love this technology? One has to!

 

[BravoFox]

Sounds all good. I actually have some more concerns. It seems that Scoop only sells to dealers as I can understand from their web-site? Have not contacted them, though.
But, my main concern is, when I got on the roof to see where I would mount the station, I noticed that in my line of sight to the other house, the signal have to cross 3 14'000volt Eskom lines. (Actualy it is one line but it runs in a kind of zig-zag pattern between the 2 houses,thus crossing the LOS 3 times) Does anyone know if the EMI will be an issue?

 

[kilos]

Now you've got me interested.

What camera are you using? I've used this in the past, but am always looking at other options.

Sorry forgot to check the forum:
Used a cheap R800 Avtech KPC139B infra-red camera connected to an Axis M7001 video encoder (R3200) that requires an 802.3ag POE injector
The Vivotek is cheaper not sure on the quality

@BravoFox

Ask Scoop for a local reseller, that can sell you the kit. I see you are in Hopetown - Hmm maybe someone in Bloem
is a Scoop Reseller
Going thru Eskom lines does effect signal strength, as one Wisp lost a customer due to poor signal strength going thru some HV lines.
Give us via PM or the forum your http://maps.google.com link for the 2 locations use Create MAP and place the 2 points

 

[kilos]

But, my main concern is, when I got on the roof to see where I would mount the station, I noticed that in my line of sight to the other house, the signal have to cross 3 14'000volt Eskom lines. (Actualy it is one line but it runs in a kind of zig-zag pattern between the 2 houses,thus crossing the LOS 3 times) Does anyone know if the EMI will be an issue?

Possible answer to your question of power lines in your LOS
asked in the Ubiquiti Forums, users have posted some feedback
http://www.ubnt.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11775

 

[Kameelperdza]

Mounted a Nanostation 2 (2.4 Ghz) in a pine tree for my owl webcam fun project ,
connects 10km to a high site above George at full speed 11 Mb/s
So 2 km no problem and even better with 5.8 Ghz approx 1 Gb of images in one week

iwconfig
ath0 IEEE 802.11b ESSID:"xxxxx"
Mode:Managed Frequency:2.432 GHz Access Point: 00:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx
Bit Rate:11 Mb/s Tx-Power=13 dBm Sensitivity=0/1 (TX Power = 19mW)
Retry: off RTS thr : off Fragment thr : off
Encryption key: off
Power Management: off
Link Quality=35/94 Signal level=-62 dBm Noise level=-97 dBm
Rx invalid nwid: 0 Rx invalid crypt: 0 Rx invalid frag: 0
Tx excessive retries: 0 Invalid misc: 0 Missed beacon: 0

Hi Kilos whi is ur service provider or do you own part of the highsite you asre using?

 

[kilos]

Subscribed to Hilbert WiSP for 64k uncapped for R199

 

[Kameelperdza]

Oh yes my one firend is going to get a subscription there aswell.

 

[Kameelperdza]

Steel and pipe in george asks me 289.56 exl vat for 6meter(50 x 2.00mm) galvanised pipe. Is that good? 2mm sounds very thin

 

[portcullis]

2mm is too thin. Get 3mm - ten minste.

Even better, if your budget allows for steam pipe, but that's really expensive.

 

[Kameelperdza]

Ok the best one that they have is 40mm/ 2,8mm thick galvaniced steel pipe. What do you think about that one?

 

[portcullis]

40mm is a bit thin for a 6m length.

Extend your search.