Re: Internet at 500m

Rick

Last time I checked (and I'm going from memory), there were high power 
access points that put out 20-25dBa, instead of the 8-12dBa that is 
standard (that's 500mW, instead of around 18mW).

There are also commercial directional antennas, such as Yagi and 
backfire antennas, with gains of up to 16dBi. But, as Jason said, there 
is a need for them to be line-of-sight. If that's not possible, you may 
need an antenna with circular polarisation - these are more expensive. 
But most are not suited for dual frequency signals (and in any event you 
probably won't get a 5MHz signal to propagate 500m).

Of course, you should plan on two matched antennas.

Regards
Edwin Humphries

On 23/05/14 02:57, Rick Welykochy wrote:
> Hi Sluggers,
>
> I have a friend living in near jungle conditions in a small town
> in the Philipines that wishes to span about 400m - 500m from
> an Internet connection to his house in the bush.
>
> Ethernet seems limited to 100m.
> Wifi seems limited to about 100m - 200m.
> Any suggestions for bridging this gap?
>
> thanks,
> rickw
>
>
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