Build an enclosure and antenna mast for your outdoor wireless network

The design and implementation of outdoor wireless networks is a challenge that spans many disciplines, from programming, to radio frequency engineering, to carpentry and metal work. As with any multifaceted project, the final product is only as strong as its weakest link. In this sample chapter from Wireless Hacking: Projects for Wi-Fi Enthusiasts, focus on the steps involved in building outdoor enclosures and antenna masts. Learn the details that will guarantee your outdoor networks' dependability regardless of weather conditions. Chapter coverage includes:

• Choosing the appropriate enclosure for your needs
• Selecting proper hardware
• Securing the communications equipment inside the enclosure
• Securing the enclosure itself
• Constructing a sturdy mast for your antenna
• Protecting your equipment from lightning strikes

Title: Wireless Hacking: Projects for Wi-Fi Enthusiasts
ISBN: 193183637X
Published: October 2004
Authors: Lee Barken, Matt Fanady, Alan Koebrick, Michael Mee, Marc Palumbo
Chapter: Chapter 11: Building Outdoor Enclosures and Antenna Masts
Published by Syngress Publishing