2007-07-06 15:17:30 · 7 answers · asked by gullwingdoors 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Not with a standard WiFi card of course. I mean with like some sort of high-powered WiFi antenna or something. Does such a thing exist?
2007-07-06 15:29:09 · update #1
OK, I will be different because I do this daily! YES there are devices for long haul Wifi.
http://tranzeo.com
http://defactowireless.com
http://echotechwireless.com
all sell CPE (customer premise equipment)
These are high gain antennas and radios built into a case or a case with external antenna connetions (the internal ones are better) that can connect you at very long distances.
The signal will be "Line of Site" meaning that if there is a hill, a building, or other terrain blocks between the receiver and the wifi transmitter the signal wont work. However, if you have good line of site you can use wifi at very long distances.
I have clients 10 miles away from our access points! The longest record for wifi signal is 238 miles and no I am not kidding!
http://news.com.com/8301-10784_3-9730708-7.html
So a couple of miles is possible, you do need a good antenna/radio built for the job and mounted outside pointed at the access point which also needs to be "clear:" of obstructions. (If this is at McDonalds, Starbucks, etc) forget it.. those are inside a building and you need an AP that has an outdoor antenna!
2007-07-07 00:55:18 · answer #1 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Super Cantenna 12dbi Wireless Booster Antenna
The Super Cantenna is a long-range directional antenna for sending and receiving wireless signals on the 2.4GHz ISM band (802.11b/g). Use it to connect to access points too distant for standard antennas to reach. By focusing and directing your router or access card's wireless signal, it can extend the range of either. Get 2 to maximize the distance between 2 points. Includes 4" tripod and SMA to TNC adapter"
2007-07-06 15:39:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that 300 feet is about it.
2007-07-06 15:27:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope sorry
2007-07-06 15:22:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
try it n i dont think it will
2007-07-06 15:19:38 · answer #5 · answered by The Midnight Captain 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think so.
2007-07-06 15:19:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No.
2007-07-06 15:24:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋