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Wireless network between buildings

I have a DSL connection and a small Lan in one building that I'd like to extend to another building. The two are separated by a parking lot of about 75ft. Both buildings are brick structures. Will it be possible to have an access point in one and a pc in the other without a repeater or another AP? What are the pros/cons of range extenders and extra antennas if necessary? Next week I plan on taking a AP and a laptop to the site and basic range with 802.11b. Will 802.11G be beneficial?

Thanks in advance

Lee W, MVP

b and g range is pretty much the same. Pre-N routers have a greater range. If you put the wireless devices in a window with a "line of sight" connection, I suspect you'll be fine. But if trucks pass, or you position the router/receiver behind walls, the effective range is reduced. In theory, b/g signals can go for something like 1000 feet outdoors with no obstructions.

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TheBigFoges

the wireless G with a repeater is a good idea, you wouldnt even need the G if your just sharing the internet, 11mbs is fine. You make the call. if your gona be sharing alot of files back and forth go for wireless g or super G. But 75 feet is not big at all.

teepee2

We actually have done this before with an external antenna and about a Wireless Ethernet Bridge (and added an extra antenna to it also) and plugged that into a hub and hooked up about 10 computers to that... now both buildings have internet access

cgillet

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I used a Linksys BEFW11s4 router and a laptop to test out the connection today. I now know I can at least bridge the span between buildings.

Thanks for the input.