My Own Network - WiFi - WAN/LAN

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I dunno if this is iable, but can we build our own network? Not necissarily to access the internet, but as a loose, peer-to-peer wireless network? How much does WiMAX hardware cost?

I'm not talking about EVERYONE just yet, but I would like to do it in my town.

Does anyone have any ideas on how I could set up a wirless LAN in my town. What are the maximum ranges, reccomended hardware etc...

Shot
 
Welcom n00berizer. Suggest you have a look at www.jawug.za.net for some info on what is involved in setting up a peer to peer wireless lan.

You will find tons of useful info on the site.
 
n00berizer said:
I dunno if this is iable, but can we build our own network? Not necissarily to access the internet, but as a loose, peer-to-peer wireless network? How much does WiMAX hardware cost?
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WiMAX hardware is not generally used for peer-to-peer networks, too expensive. WIFI is generally used.

As Ryder said see JAWUG website, there is plenty of info there.

The ranges are generally, if you can see it you link to it. 12KM links are common.
 
in what area do you live? there might be a network already. have a look at nodedb, most ppl list their APN's there.

there are wireless networks in Cape Town (northern suburbs), JoBurg, Pretoria and quite a few of the other 'smaller' towns are also popping up on the map.
 
Nameite said:
Cheapest, closest way....blue tooth adapters:p
(town house wise) hehe~
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LOL what good is 100m bluetooth for file sharing, why not walk the distance and put on a cd, it will be much quicker anyway:D
 
n00berizer said:
I dunno if this is iable, but can we build our own network? Not necissarily to access the internet, but as a loose, peer-to-peer wireless network? How much does WiMAX hardware cost?

I'm not talking about EVERYONE just yet, but I would like to do it in my town.

Does anyone have any ideas on how I could set up a wirless LAN in my town. What are the maximum ranges, reccomended hardware etc...

Shot
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as was asked earlier in this tread what area are you in ?
 
Scooby_Doo said:
What about mount edgecombe durban. Any one round, maybe willing if there are a few guys around.
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Umhlanga as well... There is a nice LOS from the edge of Umhlanga to the Durban CBD, perhaps it will help facilitate a link to Mount Edgecombe?
 
well i'm basically on top of the driving range in mount edgecombe so i don't have line of sight to umhlanga maybe some one in mountedgecombe that is closer to umhlanga can connect to umhlanga then from umhlanga to durban north? i got a good view of Phonex (Spelling) though.
 
no, haven't got any equipment and want to know that i got a resonable chance of getting this right before i spend my $$$.

EDIT i do have a wireless adsl modem "linksys wag354G". But i don't think it can connect to other wireless hubs. or can it?
 
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Well you can register with your status as "waiting for nearby activity." It should give us a good idea of where abouts you are. :)
 
Sushi - You came out the woodworks. Please can you PM or Email me your email address so i can put you on the DWC mailing list.

there is some interest in Phoenix area and durban north.

Scooby Doo - the same applies for you pls.

email skydog at dwc.za.net

oh and visit our website. :)
 
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