S_witchdan@yahoo.com
2007-12-23 12:33:43 · 3 answers · asked by S_witchdan@yahoo.com 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Well, the real answer is, if you can "See it" you can probably use it. (you may not really be able to see it!) Wifi is truly "line of site". I have connections that are 8-10 miles from an outdoor access point. There are special antennas and special receivers made to give you much better range. If there is an outdoor hot spot somewhere that is in a "clear path" -- no buildings, hills, or other terrain in the path of the signal then you can get some very long distance connections. The record is nearly 250 miles!!!
http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9730708-7.html
and others
http://www.unwiredadventures.com/unwire/2005/12/defcon_wifi_sho.html
http://www.defcon.org/html/links/dc_press/archives/12/slashdot_wifirecord.htm
Line of site means there is a clear path from receiver to AP.
You can get specialized antennas from
http://defactowireless.com
http://radiolabs.com
http://echotechwireless.com
and many others.
If you have a nice high location for a remote radio/antenna then wifi may well work for you. There are Wifi Internet Providers in many areas.
Check with http://broadbandreports.com or http://wireless.theispguide.com/ and others to see if there is one near you.
2007-12-24 03:38:13 · answer #1 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about 100 feet
2007-12-23 20:39:35 · answer #2 · answered by johntrottier 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
100ft
2007-12-23 22:51:58 · answer #3 · answered by robh7775 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋