Setting up a mesh wifi

Mountain Mike^^ · 2007-09-02T17:59:11+00:00

I'm just playing around with setting up a "mesh" wifi access for my entire neighborhood, and would like to discuss theory if possible.Am I right in that using a router as an AP only (or bridge) would cut the bandwidth in half?And, for experiments sake, I'd like to get an idea of what kind of hardware to buy to allow access for, say, 100 homes, in a 6 block area.I know I'd need to convert the AP for outdoor use (I'd like to play with cheaper consumer stuff), which I can do using an oudoor box and power over the cat5, right? Although I'd probably design a conduit to carry the signal and 12V seperately for easier maintenance. Any idea the wattage necessary? I'm thinking of using PSU's from scrap computers.Then, how about the repeaters? I need the same brand usually, correct?I know about the LOS issues, and plan on doing all roof mounts, and USB client adapters.Also, any idea of the bandwidth necessary and how to limit it to each client? (100 users, typical home use).I bet Jeff has some ideas:)

Sep 02, 2007 21 Replies

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nevtxjustin 18 years ago

God, grant me the ability to reach out over TCP/IP and punch someone in the face.

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Nick M. Walsh 18 years ago

Hm.... This sounds more like the propaganda of a Wireless operator who wants to keep the little guys out.

I've been doing wireless internet provision off the side of my desk for over a year. I provide service to residential areas just off the end of the cable line. I use 900 MHZ units. My customers are getting about 10 MB/sec . Downtime? Hm... not once in over a year. Two power outages... but what the heck... power back on... system back running.

Nick.

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