Hi.. setting up wireless ISP

There are several 802.16 systems on the air and delivering service. The problem is that they use the current 2.4 and 5.6GHz bands which poses an unsolvable interference and coordination problem. You can buy 802.16 hardware today from NextNet, but only in the crowded 2.4 and 5.6Ghz bands in the US. That's what ClearWire is doing. NextNet web pile seems to be down.

There's also Speakeasy which is running some kind of test in Seattle. I think they're using Aperto hardware:

TowerStream: usin Aperto boxes.

The lack of coordinated frequencies doesn't seem to be an issue with the FCC, which will surely devote all its energy into undoing everything that Michael Powell perpetrated before a new chairperson is appointed. I don't see 802.16 frequencies on the agenda, but may have missed something as I don't dig into the fine print.

Given dedicated frequencies, 802.16 stands to revolutionize the last mile and deliver of datacomm services. I'm sure the existing telcos and wire carriers are thrilled with the potential competition. Without dedicated frequencies, it's just another 2.4/5.6Ghz WISP service.

For a tolerable mailing for WISP's, see:

hari snipped-for-privacy@yahoo.com (hari) wrote in news:b38cf70.0502070421.7bac8711 @posting.google.com:

ever look at alvarion equipment....very very nice!!!

connected over 8 miles away at my 2 locations

smowk

And think that the year 2006 is when it's supposed to come out. There's pre-802.16 available, but no way of knowing if it will be compliant.

think 802.16 if you don't know what it is, do a google search

At least one likes the idea:

Also, suggest you purchase WIRELESS HACKS and the ARRL ANTENNA BOOK.

That's because Sprint has a preferential claim on the FCC license when issued because they were forced to relinquish the MMDS frequencies and licenses by pressure on the FCC from other telcos. In exchange, they get first grabs on whatever new technology is suppose to replace MMDS. It was suppose to be 3G licenses, but could easily be transfered to

802.16 if desireable or necessary.

is science fiction and ION is dead. If they go for 802.16 WiMax, they'll probably move their MMDS customers over to it.

Incidentally, you might enjoy this list of DSL/cable alternatives:

created the list in 1999 and stopped updating it in 2001. Very few of the great "last mile" companies and ideas are still in business.

Oops. There is hope. Another grand idea is raised from the dead.

put the wireless repeater in a high flying blimp for instant coverage.