Wireless LAN - From One House to Another

[reallyfull]

Hi,

My friends and I would like to set up a wireless LAN between our houses for gaming and file sharing but not for sharing internet access. There are two people at my friends house and two at mine so a total of four computers would be on this LAN. We have a straight line of site of 150 ft (I added 20 ft to what we measured just to be safe) from their window to mine. We have tested my friends cordless 2.4 Ghz wireless phone by brining into my house and by walking up the street. With his phone inside my house there is a little static while talking to someone. Walking up the street it's 100 % clear till about 400 ft past my house.

I've read a lot on the ezlan.net site still not 100% on what we need to pull this off. I was thinking of getting two cheap wireless G routers. We both have our own broadband connections so we aren't interested in sharing internet access. We both have wired routers at our houses already with two ports being used on both. I was thinking of putting each router on the window sill so the only physical thing between them would be two pieces of glass. The only other things I can think of that could effect it would be his cordless phones, there is a transformer outside between us about 30 ft to the left of our line of site. What I really want to know is what we'll need to do this. If anybody has done something similar or has any urls that could help I'd appreciate it.

Long Post so he're some cliff's:

We'd like to setup a wireless network between two houses

All we want to do is game and share files

We're about 150 ft apart

We have a straight line of sight

We don't want to share internet connections

What do we need to do this?

TIA :)

[thepieman]

Have a look at this kit. I have never purchased this myself but it Boasts a 1mile line of sight range
79.99 includes 2 usb wireless cards and 2 pcmcia cards
ParkerVision's breakthrough D2D technology is now being offered in a family of wireless networking products engineered to deliver unparalleled performance for consumers seeking hi-speed data rates over maximum distances. With a router, two PC LAN cards and two USB LAN adapters, this network wireless kit provides an amazing ONE Mile open field line of site performance. The Signal Max WR1500 4-port Wireless DSL/Cable Router provides secured wired or wireless Internet access for a home or small office when connected to a DSL or cable modem. The WR1500 protects your privacy with a secured firewall, and delivers data rates up to 10x the speed of a broadband connection. Powered by D2D technology, both WLAN1500 PC LAN card and USB1500 USB adapter will handle your network signal in a totally different way and provide guaranteed coverage to every room in most houses. The PC LAN Card or USB adapter connects a notebook computer to any 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11b/g compliant wireless network, and is designed to maximize the users experience when connecting wirelessly at home, work, or favorite hotspot. This 1 Mile Wireless Network Kit is a simple, affordable way to improve the performance of any network.

Package Includes:
Wireless WR1500 4-port Wireless Router
- AC Power Adapter (120 V ~ 60 Hz, 250 mA)
- Quick Start Guide
- Manual on CD-ROM
- CAT-5 Ethernet Cable
PC Card 1 Mile LAN Adapter
- Two (2) Wireless WLAN1500 Wireless PC Cards
- Two (2) Quick Start Guides
- Two (2) Manuals on CD-ROM
USB LAN Adapter
- Two (2) Wireless USB1500 Wireless USB adapters
- Two (2) USB cables
- Two (2) Quick Start Guides
- Two (2) Manuals on CD-ROM

Features/Specifications:
1 Mile Wireless Network Kit w/Router, PC Card & USB Adapters


** ParkerVision Signal Max WR1500 4-Port Wireless DSL/Cable One Mile Router Features:
Quick and easy installation
Designed to optimize broadband throughput over maximum distance
Built in 4-port auto-sensing Ethernet switch
More than one mile open field line of sight performance
No dead zones
Maximum resistance to RF interference from outside sources
128-bit WEP encryption security
Built-in Firewall
Parental control
802.11b (up to 10x the speed of a broadband connection)


Compatibility:
802.11b wireless adapters
802.11g wireless adapters (at 802.11b speeds)
802.11b/g wireless adapters (at 802.11b speeds)


Regulatory Approvals:
FCC


** ParkerVision Signal Max WLAN1500 PC Card 1 Mile LAN Adapter Features:
Quick and easy installation
More than one mile open field line of sight performance
No dead zones
Maximum resistance to RF interference from outside sources
128-bit WEP encryption security
802.11b (up to 10x the speed of a broadband connection)


Compatibility:
802.11b wireless adapters
802.11g wireless adapters (at 802.11b speeds)
802.11b/g wireless adapters (at 802.11b speeds)


Regulatory Approvals:
FCC


** ParkerVision Signal Max USB1500 1 Mile USB LAN Adapter Features:
Quick and easy installation
More than one mile open field line of sight performance
No dead zones
Maximum resistance to RF interference from outside sources
128-bit WEP encryption security
802.11b (up to 10x the speed of a broadband connection)


Compatibility:
802.11b wireless adapters
802.11g wireless adapters (at 802.11b speeds)
802.11b/g wireless adapters (at 802.11b speeds)


Regulatory Approvals:
FCC

Additional Information:


Notes:
Wireless Router Model: WR1500
Wireless Router UPC: 8 84181 00003 1
Wireless Adapter Model: WLAN1500
Wireless Adapter UPC: 8 84181 00001 7
Wireless USB adapter Model: USB1500
Wireless USB adapter UPC: 8 84181 00002 4
All items are new and packaged in a plain box for shipping


Product Requirements:
300 MHz or better processor
Windows 2000/XP
128 MB of RAM
Available Cardbus type II slot
Available USB port
CD-ROM drive
Computer with a 10/100 Ethernet Port, and a Web Browser equivalent to Internet Explorer Version 6
Power outlet



Parkervision Site
http://www.parkervision.com/

The link to purchase it
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=G-1-MILE-NET-K7&&sourceid=qIZcQ32OLRtwAndPmXjo&cm_ven=CJ&cm_pla=0041373593&cm_ite=G-1-MILE-NET-

[starpro]

Hi,

I just wanted to know if the Wireless WR1500 4-port Wireless Router really works and where I could buy one online. I searched it on Amazon and on Ebay with no results and on geeks.com is out of stock.

Thanks,

starpro.

[starpro]

Anybody knows?

[YeOldeStonecat]

It's an old product..only "B" and WEP....a quick search on Google shows it only being reviewed and avail in '05...I'd guess it's long been disco'd. Maybe search fleabay.

[starpro]

It's an old product..only "B" and WEP....a quick search on Google shows it only being reviewed and avail in '05...I'd guess it's long been disco'd. Maybe search fleabay.


Well, could you recommend me a brand new product that I could buy intead?

[YeOldeStonecat]

Well, could you recommend me a brand new product that I could buy intead?

Intended use will help narrow down choices. Just a home setup with 1x PC? Complexity of surrounding area for wireless? Gaming? Sharing of files on a LAN? Or business? So extra security features and concurrent users, etc etc.

[starpro]

Intended use will help narrow down choices. Just a home setup with 1x PC? Complexity of surrounding area for wireless? Gaming? Sharing of files on a LAN? Or business? So extra security features and concurrent users, etc etc.


I only want to receive on my laptop a WI FI Internet signal coming from a conventional router from one house to another at a distance of 300 feet aproximately.

the Wireless Routes is a DLink DI-524, 802.11g/b, 54Mbps, 400m Outdoor, Lan: 4 x RJ-45 (100Base-TX), Wan: 1 x RJ-45 (100Base-TX).

Thanks.

starpro

[steveclemens]

I had a heck of a time till I figured it out through lots of testing.

The more layers of walls the signal has to go , the weaker the signal. Antennas do not boost enough for straight through, I tried 6dbI directional and 9dbI omni.

Here is what worked.

- G Router (extreme N) w/detachable antennas - with 6dbI directional antenna (if distance large) pointing toward remote house/location.
- G REPEATER (C710) with omni antenna (9dbI if distance large) at remote house/location.
- G cards in all computers within remote house/location.

modFar distances you get into 1/outside antennas and if really far 2/amplifiers.
..good luck...Steve

[starpro]

I had a heck of a time till I figured it out through lots of testing.

The more layers of walls the signal has to go , the weaker the signal. Antennas do not boost enough for straight through, I tried 6dbI directional and 9dbI omni.

Here is what worked.

- G Router (extreme N) w/detachable antennas - with 6dbI directional antenna (if distance large) pointing toward remote house/location.
- G REPEATER (C710) with omni antenna (9dbI if distance large) at remote house/location.
- G cards in all computers within remote house/location.

modFar distances you get into 1/outside antennas and if really far 2/amplifiers.
..good luck...Steve

Thanks Steve. I resolved the problem with a "G" access point and a directional 6db antenna.

Regards,

Starpro.