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by dmcconnell

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We have an office with a wired network. We have another building about 500 feet away with a computer that we would like to get on the same network. This seems like a good use for a wireless network. The two buildings are almost line-of-sight. There is a tree and the corner of another building that may be partially in the way. What do we need to hook these two systems together? Actual brand names and models would be appreciated. Many systems advertise 900 feet of coverage, but I have my doubts they would work in this instance.

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by brv_gupta

Hi,

You can go ahead with Cisco wireless connectivity solution. The products are Cisco Aironet 1100 or Cisco Aironet 1200 series access points.

They would very well fit into your requirement as they can even work when there is some small hurdle in the line of sight.

These Cisco products also give you a very high level of security.

You can browse the link http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/752/qrg/cpqrg_ch3_wirelesslan.shtml
for more information on Cisco wireless products.

If you need more help mail me back.

All the best.

Raghavendra Gupta
Solution Engineer
CCDA

by ispnetworker

Be aware that tree cover will dirupt your signal depending on the density of the canopy. You may wish to use the Cisco 340 or 350 bridges as a lower cost alternative to the 1200s. With your relatively short distance requirement you should have no problems. Use a small gain antenna, 6-8 db.

Remember that WEP will reduce your data throughput.

by flan

for the home wireless no. check cisco wireless. a lot more expensive but are made for commercial use. don't use anything you can buy at best buy. too weak. but as long as both offices have a network connection you can just open them to each other. so you don't even need wireless. wireless is bad commercially cuz you have to encrypt and secure the data.

by bromeo0555

You should consider the number of hosts that you have in the two LANS.Vendors claim up to 250 useri but in the real world 50 will be very good.

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