Wireless bridging recommendations
Brian Lloyd <[email protected]>
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I have a hot spot with a problem. The coverage area has a hole in it in the center due to shading caused by the metal roof the antennas are on. Far-field (75M and out) is great. The simplest solution seems to be to add a bridge about 100M away that has a sectorized antenna to better illuminate the shaded area. (The sectorized antenna will also see the existing AP very well too.) 1. Does this seem to be a reasonable approach? 2. Are there any bridges that will work with a run-of-the-mill 802.11b AP so I don't have to replace my existing AP (which is already in the weatherproof enclosure and working reliably)? 3. If I do have to replace my existing AP, is there one system that appears to be more reliable than others? I would prefer pointers to equipment that has a a higher normal operating temperature as I will need to put it in an enclosure exposed to the element. (Low temperatures are not a problem here. :-) I am prepared to pay a little more to get reliable equipment. Reducing support headaches is more important than saving a few dollars but I am not prepared to go overboard. -- Brian Lloyd 6501 Red Hook Plaza [email protected] Suite 201 http://www.lloyd.com St. Thomas, VI 00802 +1.340.998.9447 (voice) +1.360.838.9669 (fax) There is a time to laud one's country and a time to protest. A good citizen is prepared to do either as the need arises. _______________________________________________ BAWUG's general wireless chat mailing list [unsubscribe] http://lists.bawug.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless