Wireless add on

I am currently running a network with Server_1 running Win2003, 2 3com
routers, 1 linksys router, and 1 netgear router. I would like to integrate
wireless into this for 1 computer that is in another building 640 feet
away. I have line of sight from the roof of the main buiding to the annex.
Can anyone give me some tips as to what equipment would work best for this
application?

TIA

Stephen Hartman

In theory all one requires is a Wireless Access Point, such as a Linksys
WAP54G.

The problem for your site is that you may find that it is beyond the range
for most wireless devices. Linksys do not specify range with their product,
most don't.

Some people complain of weak or non-existent signals when they are <50 feet
away from the Access Point.

The result, you need to test for yourself: try and get a unit on approval
before purchasing.

"Stephen Hartman" wrote:

> I am currently running a network with Server_1 running Win2003, 2 3com
> routers, 1 linksys router, and 1 netgear router. I would like to integrate
> wireless into this for 1 computer that is in another building 640 feet
> away. I have line of sight from the roof of the main buiding to the annex.
> Can anyone give me some tips as to what equipment would work best for this
> application?
>
> TIA
>
>
>

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Hi.

You need two Access Points to be set in Bridge Mode and Bridge the two
segments of the Network.

640' with direct line of sight, and Good Directional Antennae might even run
with Entry Level Wireless Hardware.

However you are much better of with Middle Level Wireless Hardware like the
Proxim/Orinoco line.

Since you indicated that you need to use a roof you might have problem.
2.4GHz coax causes sever loses with increase in length, so it is not
advisable to use a coax more then 10'-15'. The solution is usually to put
the Access Points and the Antennae together on the roof and run a Cat5e from
the Access Point to the Network.

Putting the Access Point on the roof needs special arrangement concerning
weather proofing, and lightning arrestors.

General Info about Wireless: http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Hardware.html

http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Modes.html

Jack (MVP-Networking).




"BAR" <> wrote in message
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> In theory all one requires is a Wireless Access Point, such as a Linksys
> WAP54G.
>
> The problem for your site is that you may find that it is beyond the range
> for most wireless devices. Linksys do not specify range with their
product,
> most don't.
>
> Some people complain of weak or non-existent signals when they are <50
feet
> away from the Access Point.
>
> The result, you need to test for yourself: try and get a unit on approval
> before purchasing.
>
> "Stephen Hartman" wrote:
>
> > I am currently running a network with Server_1 running Win2003, 2 3com
> > routers, 1 linksys router, and 1 netgear router. I would like to
integrate
> > wireless into this for 1 computer that is in another building 640 feet
> > away. I have line of sight from the roof of the main buiding to the
annex.
> > Can anyone give me some tips as to what equipment would work best for
this
> > application?
> >
> > TIA
> >
> >
> >

Jack