Wireless Internet and WLAN setup

[colin87]

Hi Guys

Here is my issue.

Telkom screwed me over, so I cannot get ADSL, as the exchange is full. Now I'm forced to use the wireless internet in my complex.

Problem 1, I have a combination of wireless and wired devices in my flat via D-link router. Can you "Bridge" two wireless connections, so I can use my local network, as well as connect to the Wireless Internet AP they provide?

Problem 2, The signal strength is poor in my flat. My options are either to use a repeater, or use Hi Gain antennas. I'm not sure which will be the best route to go, as they are similar in cost. The repeater though, gives me the same problem as above, I need to bridge the two connections somehow.

Thanks

 

[portcullis]

You need to get something like a UBNT Nano Loco that will connect to the wireless service provider. Plug that into the D-Link and then have all the kit connect out through that.

PM me. I've set up a number of connections like that to us in complexes where the body corporates have decided to sign agreements with inferior wisps and customers get fed up.

 

[DanH]

Basically you need to set your router to wireless bridge+AP mode.

Bridge: It is going to pick up the signal from the complex's AP and connect to it.
AP: The router is going to run a dhcp server and put out a wifi hotspot for all your devices to connect to.

If the router you have can't do bridge+AP together then you need a cheepo router to do bridge mode and link it to your router via ethernet cable.
I have one of theses http://www.scoopdistribution.co.za/product_info.php?products_id=1068 and I added a 9dB antenna, works as an AP, client, bridge or repeater.

PS: Channels- The Bridge and the AP must be on channels that are at least 5 channels apart so there is no interference.

 

[colin87]

You need to get something like a UBNT Nano Loco that will connect to the wireless service provider. Plug that into the D-Link and then have all the kit connect out through that.

PM me. I've set up a number of connections like that to us in complexes where the body corporates have decided to sign agreements with inferior wisps and customers get fed up.

PM Sent, thanks

 

[colin87]

Basically you need to set your router to wireless bridge+AP mode.

Bridge: It is going to pick up the signal from the complex's AP and connect to it.
AP: The router is going to run a dhcp server and put out a wifi hotspot for all your devices to connect to.

If the router you have can't do bridge+AP together then you need a cheepo router to do bridge mode and link it to your router via ethernet cable.
I have one of theses http://www.scoopdistribution.co.za/product_info.php?products_id=1068 and I added a 9dB antenna, works as an AP, client, bridge or repeater.

PS: Channels- The Bridge and the AP must be on channels that are at least 5 channels apart so there is no interference.

Only R210, I like that option, I'll look into that as well

 

[Elvis007]

The device the ISP will install at your place will have wireless connection to their highsite, but from that device you run a cable to your existing router, no need to buy anything else, well, unless you want better signal for your indoor wireless you can get the high gain antennae.

So no need to bride anything... unless they broadcast the wireless signal to a bunch of flats from the main connection, then you need to bridge...

So is this shared internet for the whole complex or only for you?

 

[portcullis]

The device the ISP will install at your place will have wireless connection to their highsite, but from that device you run a cable to your existing router, no need to buy anything else, well, unless you want better signal for your indoor wireless you can get the high gain antennae.

So no need to bride anything...

No Elvis

It's a little different in that complex. The WISP has set up a couple of 2.4GHz access points that are supposed to provide blanket coverage to the entire complex. Unfortunately there aren't enough access points for the number of people in the block. He's connecting 40+ households per access point and each item that each user has is supposed to be registered with him.

The whole lot then uses something like 2 x 4Mb MWEB ADSLs to connect out.

Why is the body corporate allowing this? I hear you cry out. I understand his parents live in the complex and are on the body corporate, so he's not only got the body corporate signed up on an exclusive service provision deal, but they also give him the contact details of all new residents.

Talk about a captive market...

 

[colin87]

No Elvis

It's a little different in that complex. The WISP has set up a couple of 2.4GHz access points that are supposed to provide blanket coverage to the entire complex. Unfortunately there aren't enough access points for the number of people in the block. He's connecting 40+ households per access point and each item that each user has is supposed to be registered with him.

The whole lot then uses something like 2 x 4Mb MWEB ADSLs to connect out.

Why is the body corporate allowing this? I hear you cry out. I understand his parents live in the complex and are on the body corporate, so he's not only got the body corporate signed up on an exclusive service provision deal, but they also give him the contact details of all new residents.

Talk about a captive market...

I threw up a bit just now. Somerset Links could be such an awesome place, but is being run by idiots. From the agents who rent out the units, to the painters who do a half assed job. I HAAT MENSE!

 

[NathanCrow]

So jy HAAT jouself