ATM, i am trying to see if i can set up a wireless newtrok where i can reach my friends house
he lives about 600ft from me and in between our homes are like 2 trees
would it be possible to set this up with out breaking my wallet?
and if that can be done how about 2miles?(nonrealistic i just wanted to know)
thanks

600 ft is 200 yards so I think it could work. A couple of good wireless routers at each site.
It may not be the best connection though. 2 miles, probably not, unless your an Engineering God.

Quote: Originally Posted by Cyno01

telescope anthena ....

come on .... thats for wardriving ...

Quote: Originally Posted by Cyno01

lol cantenna may work but i don't trust my own handy work
i would prefer to buy something due to better quality then a cantenna

and yea i would proably have both ends have high antennas on em
a wireless NIC with a high gain antenna and then my router with one too
that possible?

of course you could always buy your friend an sli lappy for xmas, then he could just go to your house for a lan

Quote: Originally Posted by milosh of course you could always buy your friend an sli lappy for xmas, then he could just go to your house for a lan

le sigh...
and if no one knew (which you didn't) milosh lives less then 2miles from me
thats why i wanted to see if it can go to abouit 2miles

Whats breaking the bank in your book? Buffalo antennas run about $200 and they'll easily cover that range. Try this site though it isn't as hard as you'd think to build your own AntennaHowTo - Seattle Wireless

Ironically i had this same question once, we instead hardwored 150FT of GiB cable accross the gap (underground, in a PVC pipe) but would a wireless acess link (like a linksys) easily cover about 100ft, or would an aftermarket anntenna be needed?

Quote: Originally Posted by s1ugh34d Ironically i had this same question once, we instead hardwored 150FT of GiB cable accross the gap (underground, in a PVC pipe) but would a wireless acess link (like a linksys) easily cover about 100ft, or would an aftermarket anntenna be needed?

too bad we'd need a transformer to get an ethernet signal across two miles
besides the fact we can't lay two miles of cable above or below ground in nyc

Quote: Originally Posted by Sum_12_fear Whats breaking the bank in your book? Buffalo antennas run about $200 and they'll easily cover that range. Try this site though it isn't as hard as you'd think to build your own AntennaHowTo - Seattle Wireless

well breaking the bank is around 250
i'll check that site out though
otherwise, to eBay!

Quote: Originally Posted by s1ugh34d Ironically i had this same question once, we instead hardwored 150FT of GiB cable accross the gap (underground, in a PVC pipe) but would a wireless acess link (like a linksys) easily cover about 100ft, or would an aftermarket anntenna be needed?

as milosh says can't lay cable above or underground in nyc

If $200 is ok check out this Buffalo Technology - Products Range is just short of miles.

Quote: Originally Posted by gH3tt0.exe as milosh says can't lay cable above or underground in nyc

makes you wonder how they built that first transatlantic cable way back when for morse code

A few months ago I was trying something similiar. I saw this at the tigerdirect store and picked one up. Worked great!
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1084533&CatId=374

Quote: Originally Posted by MLiV http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1084533&CatId=374

what range did you get off that?

i hate to shatter the myth, but cantenna's ( pringle can antenna or Yagi) and everything close to it is not just for war driving. just because people use it for WD, doesnt mean you cant use it for your situation.

here is a link for a DIY supply site
JEFA Tech Home

here is a site on how to build a cantenna with 96db ( about 15 mile range )
Pringles Yagi Antenna
also, he talks of using the antennas to do exactly what you are trying to do.

so set one of these up on your roof and point it at your buddy's house and your set. you can either build it, or you can buy a directional dish. you have plenty of options.

just dont get in the mindset that this can only be used for 1 thing, and nothing else.

find out what type of connection your router has for its antenna, and buy the correct pigtail adapter. either build or buy the antenna you want and connect and go.

TCG great to see you back!

Quote: Originally Posted by gH3tt0.exe what range did you get off that?

range was ok but nothing amazing. I picked up a few connections from down the street. The biggest problem is finding wifi with no passwords.

Quote: Originally Posted by TCG_Modder here is a site on how to build a cantenna with 96db ( about 15 mile range ) Pringles Yagi Antenna also, he talks of using the antennas to do exactly what you are trying to do.

milosh wanna try it out

maybe use netstumbler or something to pick up those type of networks, but then you are talking about something that we arent suppose to here.

i was just under the impression you were trying to basicly connect your network with your buddys down the street.

Quote: Originally Posted by TCG_Modder maybe use netstumbler or something to pick up those type of networks, but then you are talking about something that we arent suppose to here. i was just under the impression you were trying to basicly connect your network with your buddys down the street.

you were right, just down a 2 mile road in new york