Long Range 802.11

[Ninjazx]

I'm going to be starting an independant study for a credit during my last semesterr at college (undergrad). I'm going to be doing alot of research on wirless technologies in general, but I'm starting with a range boost.

Everythings already researched and designed, except for one thing.

Its going to involve 2 sattelites, 2 laptops, and a 50 mile+ gap. But what I need is a way to add some gain to the signal. (everything else is taken care of)

I've found a few 2.4-2.5 GHz amps (such as this one http://www.radiolabs.com/produ...ess/wifi-amplifier.php )

I'm going to need a fairly strong boost, but the 3.5dB noise worries me.

Its also somewhat expensive.

Are there any other ways to amp this?

 

[JackMDS]

These types of things are not consumer Gizmos that are sold in Millions, thus tend to cost more.

Regular users usually solve distance issues of 802.11x Wireless with Highly directional Antenna.

A while ago there was a guy presenting a project of ?Stretching? the wireless with regular Access Point up to 5 miles.

:sun:

 

[Ninjazx]

Yeah, I do understand their cost, its just that this are more or less specialized equipment, so I was wondering if there might be some lesser-known stuff that this is based off of, that could do the same job.

And this isnt exactly a regular user distance problem solving case


I want to strech my project well over 50 miles, Finding a line of sight for that will be a challange enough.