Outdoor Wireless

[Captain_Obvious]

I hate manual labour, so the thought of digging a 15cm trench and drilling through 5 walls for 2 cables is my idea of a Stephen King re-enactment.

So wireless, right...

Two buildings, direct line of site, approximately 25-30metres apart. How do I build a STABLE (let me say it again so that I ensure no confusion is to arise, STABLE) wireless link between the two?

The new building will have a maximum of 2 computers connected at any time, and the current office uses no wireless, its all cat5.

All knowledge is welcome.

 

[ld13]

They are so close, one wifi router on each side should do the trick... for stability I'd rather plop down a Mikrotik SXT on each side. They work like a charm.

 

[Bern]

Or two of those Ubiquiti Bullets - just do yourself a favour and get 802.11n in the 5.8GHz range so you have minimal chance for interference and maximum throughput. Most devices are on the 2.4GHz range, so things like your laptop and mobile phone wifi will potentially interfere with your wireless link. 5.8 is not used much for access (bloody stupid, but that is just the way it is) and there are way more free channels available.

 

[grubsner]

get two of these units: Ubiquity Nanostation M5 Loco:
http://www.scoopdistribution.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=101_110&products_id=1018

Set to 10Mhz bandwidth, this will give you 40 Mbps real TCP throughput with a 65Mbps air rate. Set the radio outputs right down due to the close proximity.

You will still need to drill holes to mount the radios...;-)

Guess you have given up on the Cat5/Fibre option...?

Let me know if you need help configuring the radios.

 

[Captain_Obvious]

Those units look great. Except for the fact that neither store has any stock.

I know that I really should do the CAT5e option, but it just seems so much more PT than its worth? Or am I just being lazy and should I hire someone to help dig the hole?

Also, what should I be charging for something like this? A complete CAT5e option will cost me R2000 max in material. Then its time, effort, and oh yes more time.

The previous IT company are completely useless, the server is an utter twonkzone and I now get the lovely job of reorganising 600gigs of files.

Can't wait.

 

[grubsner]

Supply is always an issue with these radio's. Contact Scoop and check on when stock will be available. They import on a regular basis. Or check with Uniterm Direct
http://www.dbg.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=1_69_96&products_id=415

and i think Miro also sells these units.

The fibre or Cat5e option wil be future (and lightning) proof but I understand the work involved can take up plenty of time.

The radios will give you no hassles. You still have to run the PoE cables (Cat5e) and connect to a suitbale switch or routes. Just make sure you use the correct STP cable when installing outdoors.
http://www.scoopdistribution.co.za/product_info.php?products_id=1156

Otherwise the radios will not be protected agianst ESD discharges or lightning strikes.

HTH