Which wifi device to get for a signal around 1 km away .

[N1sh]

Hi guys the institute which im studying through has a service whereby you can access the net through their proxy if you are within range. I live less than a km from the campus and just want to know which Wifi device can be used to log in through the proxy. Thanx for any help

 

[Pyro]

How many walls between you and the router?

 

[froot]

If there are walls in the equation then there is no equation. What you need is an external 2.4GHz directional antenna with a huge gain on it, as 1KM is quite (although achievable) a range.

 

[rebel998]

Hi guys the institute which im studying through has a service whereby you can access the net through their proxy if you are within range. I live less than a km from the campus and just want to know which Wifi device can be used to log in through the proxy. Thanx for any help

How much do you want to spend?

 

[Pilgrim]

If there are walls in the equation then there is no equation. What you need is an external 2.4GHz directional antenna with a huge gain on it, as 1KM is quite (although achievable) a range.

With line of sight you can do 10km easy

It depends on how you plan to connect to the campus. Do they have a wifi system in place that covers your area? If so you just need a CPE like a nanostation: http://www.scoopdistribution.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=49_46&products_id=655

If not, you will have to buy 2x nanostation and put up one at your place and one at the campus.

 

[N1sh]

With line of sight you can do 10km easy

It depends on how you plan to connect to the campus. Do they have a wifi system in place that covers your area? If so you just need a CPE like a nanostation: http://www.scoopdistribution.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=49_46&products_id=655

If not, you will have to buy 2x nanostation and put up one at your place and one at the campus.

yeah i think getting that would be my best bet. need to check my line of sight though as a few houses block it. Wouldn't want to have one campus as it would probably get stolen.

 

[bond007]

OK, if you find you got a good line of sight then i would advise you to follow the obove link, your best bet would most likely be a 15dbi grid antenna. IF you can avoid it try not to by a omi-directional antennal, out of experience i find them to be useless

 

[ColinR]

Does the campus have proper outdoor Wireless APs? If they are only running normal indoor kit, there is no chance you'll get a connection.