zillah
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| Connect more than one Access Points to ADSL connection
I have got an ADSL connection with a basic ADSL modem, How can I connect more than one Access Point (10 of them) to this ADSL connection to share internet wirelessly.
One router is not enough, because router has got 4 ports
The way I picture it - and I may be way off- that I have to connected the basic ADSL modem to a router (Ethernet cable from the adsl modem to the WNA port of the router) and then connect one of the LAN port of that router to a switch (12 ports switch or may be 24 ports) and connect those 10 APs to that switch
Any other idea.
What is one of the popular access point that cover range from 500 m to 1000 m
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InGreenwood
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| In my area of the US, the provider only supplies combo modem/routers, so you may already have all the router you need. If you get a 192.168.x.x address out of it, it is a router as well as a modem.
Also in the US, 802.11g only has 3 non overlapping channels, (1,6, and 11) so you would need to arrange 10 WAPs very carefully not to have a channel conflict. |
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Anav
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Dartmouth, NS | reply to zillah
What is it exactly your trying to provide (description of environment, number of users, etc..... |
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LLigetfa
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Fort Frances, ON | reply to zillah
Use switches. I have a dozen APs connected by several switches and 2 kilometres of fibre. |
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zillah
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What is it exactly your trying to provide (description of environment, number of users, etc..... I have got internet cafe, and I am looking to share internet with neighbors, who are they around me in circle area (500 - 1000 m),,,,,how can I share the internet connections with them wirelessly ?
number of users around 40 ,,,,they live in 8 different buildings (12-Level, brick and concrete)around the shop, and the shop is in the ground level of one of these buildings.
Bear in mind I have to put an booster antenna or APs on the roof of these buildings. |
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higginst
join:2005-04-16
Earlysville, VA
| Something like the PePwave Surf AP 200 would do it.
»www.smallnetbuilder.com/content/···0285/96/
It can receive the signal from the AP and has a built-in AP to rebroadcast it locally.
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tubbynet
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Another possible solution (if you are wanting a corporate grade solution) is to purchase a Cisco WLC2006 (or 2106 if you have the money available), and several Cisco LWAPs. You can use power injectors or a PoE switch to power the LWAPs over any distance of CAT5e capable (assuming its terminated correctly). Using the WLC you can control power settings, coverage, monitor who is connected, and deploy changes over every AP with the click of a mouse. Little more expensive than a traditional solution, but works very well. If you have the money, you can also purchase Ciscos WCS solution that runs on a server (or in a VM) that will provide you AP placement using drawings of the rooms in which the APs are located, allows for planning of increased user density, predicts speed coverage based on AP placement, etc. Great piece of software, but may be a little overkill for what is being done.
Seriously though, I suggest a WLC2006 (maybe a 4402 if you need more than 6APs) and a few LAP-1131AG access points. It makes everything that much easier.
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zillah
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I can not use any wired devices because that is not feasible where I am looking to implement this project.
Therefore I am looking for a wireless solution, but I have to make sure that wireless device or booster antenna at least cover all the area around (500 m - 1000 m ,, maximum we can reach 2000 m and it is very rare).
Yes again I have to be aware of obstacles that might might be in the way of the signal |
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