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connect 2 computers a kilo meter away wireless

by arulprakash Nov 14, 2004 1:35AM PST

hi
am very new to networking.could any one brief me on what are all required to connect 2 systems which are hardly a kilometer away using wireless things.and could u please brief me on how and where to get the systems at a much cheaper rates(can also be a United State related site).actually one of my friends is have a broad band connection so we thought of sahring it.so what brand can i go for the best out of it (wireless router and pci cards) and what the approximate cost would be?

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Re: connect 2 computers a kilo meter away wireless

by Dick White Nov 14, 2004 11:11AM PST

Standard wireless equipment might be able to go 50 meters through unobstructed outdoor space. 10 meters if there are obstructions, such as trees. A kilometer is feasible only under very good conditions and with specialized adaptations of the equipment by an experienced technician. Sorry.

dw

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Re: connect 2 computers a kilo meter away wireless

by wgadams Nov 15, 2004 12:17AM PST

You should look at Parkervision equipment for max distance using off-the-shelf equipment.

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