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Sleeping Dog · 03-07-2006

I am also trying to design a wireless system for my sister's business. There is a distance of 1000 plus feet between the house (that has the DSL connection) and the horse barn. The barn will have three computers in it. (one desktop, one laptop WiFi built in, and one older box that just handles the video monitors for the birthing stalls and burglar/fire alarms.)

Hardware wise, I have selected the Linksys WRT54g at each end with identical Yagi antennae.

There is a company called SVEASOFT that sells a firmware upgrade for the WRT54g that boosts power by 900% and adds some additional control and security features. All of the reviews that I have read about them are great and it only costs about 20 bucks. Check out:
http://www.sveasoft.com/

More regarding Yagi antennae that I chose can be found at:
http://sharperconcepts.zoovy.com/product/YSC-HG2415Y

I will probably use the 14.5 dBi version because it only costs about 55 bucks.

The WRT54g router doubles as a 4-port hub/switch so the hardwired components at each end are almost a non-issue.

Beginning to end, I'm looking at 250-300 bucks in hardware and shipping for everything including the antenna cables.

My questions are:

1. Is this overkill for the distance even though the security box is always on sending real-time video?

2. What setup recommendations would you have for full duplex communication between the WRT54g's?

3. What setup problems with a rig like this can you think of that other people have had?

4. Would you suggest using different or other brands of hardware?

5. What caveats should I look for? (After all, forewarned is forearmed!)

Thank you all again for your help and input. It is greatly appreciated.

Sleeping Dog

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Sleeping Dog Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 76	Pimp the Barn, with WiFi-bling (Split from : Help with 1 mile network setup!) I am also trying to design a wireless system for my sister's business. There is a distance of 1000 plus feet between the house (that has the DSL connection) and the horse barn. The barn will have three computers in it. (one desktop, one laptop WiFi built in, and one older box that just handles the video monitors for the birthing stalls and burglar/fire alarms.) Hardware wise, I have selected the Linksys WRT54g at each end with identical Yagi antennae. There is a company called SVEASOFT that sells a firmware upgrade for the WRT54g that boosts power by 900% and adds some additional control and security features. All of the reviews that I have read about them are great and it only costs about 20 bucks. Check out: http://www.sveasoft.com/ More regarding Yagi antennae that I chose can be found at: http://sharperconcepts.zoovy.com/product/YSC-HG2415Y I will probably use the 14.5 dBi version because it only costs about 55 bucks. The WRT54g router doubles as a 4-port hub/switch so the hardwired components at each end are almost a non-issue. Beginning to end, I'm looking at 250-300 bucks in hardware and shipping for everything including the antenna cables. My questions are: 1. Is this overkill for the distance even though the security box is always on sending real-time video? 2. What setup recommendations would you have for full duplex communication between the WRT54g's? 3. What setup problems with a rig like this can you think of that other people have had? 4. Would you suggest using different or other brands of hardware? 5. What caveats should I look for? (After all, forewarned is forearmed!) Thank you all again for your help and input. It is greatly appreciated. Sleeping Dog Last edited by Thorn : 03-07-2006 at 02:27 PM.