Will Cantenna reach past 1 NY block and 2 streets?

crimsoncrab · 10-22-2004

My friend is willing to share his wireless signal with me. He is broadcasting with a Linksys 802.11g router. However, a block separates us, with a street surrounding his and my side. Line of sight is obstructed, as there are houses (around 4 in the path) on this block.

Cantenna has a 12dbi gain and I plan to attach it to my laptop PCMCIA card.

Will the Cantenna be strong enough to reach past this 1 block and 2 streets in suburban Queens, NY?

Any types of reply will be greatly valued.

Mr.White · 10-22-2004

Probably not dude. Line of sight is very important. If you can go OVER the houses, you will have a much better chance. Trees are your enemy. Especially evergreens. The more elevation on both ends you have, the better shot you will have. Do a search for "fresnel zone".

Oh, and GO SOX!

I only taunt you because the friggin' Yankees have knocked my Twins out of the playoffs 2 years in a row now.

crimsoncrab · 10-22-2004

What if I put parabolic reflectors (http://new.freeantennas.com/prod01.htm) on the router, increasing its range to 12dbi

+

plug a cantenna (12dbi gain) onto the PCMCIA card?

Will this theoretical 24dbi gain be enough to get a signal or halfway decent signal?

Has anyone experienced or know if the cantenna will work in this case? What is the likelhood?

here's what the folks at cantenna had to say about my question:

Thank you for your inquiry. You are well within the range of the Super Cantenna, however it is extremely difficult to let you know with certainty whether it will work in your situation. There can be many limiting factors, such as line of site issues, building materials or other types of interference. Please keep in mind that if you wanted to try the Cantenna in your situation, we do offer a 30 day refund policy in case it does not work for you. Please let me know if I can answer any further questions.

Regards,

Marsha
customerservice-at-cantenna.com
Wireless Garden, Inc.
858.509.9434

i haveta give it to the bosox, curses were meant to broken and they did it w/ style. the twins will have their day...ya gotta believe

wrzwaldo · 10-22-2004

I'm putting my money on NOT. Especially as you describe the layout.

http://www.ydi.com/calculation/fresnel-zone.php

10-22-2004	#1 (permalink)
crimsoncrab Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2	Will Cantenna reach past 1 NY block and 2 streets? My friend is willing to share his wireless signal with me. He is broadcasting with a Linksys 802.11g router. However, a block separates us, with a street surrounding his and my side. Line of sight is obstructed, as there are houses (around 4 in the path) on this block. Cantenna has a 12dbi gain and I plan to attach it to my laptop PCMCIA card. Will the Cantenna be strong enough to reach past this 1 block and 2 streets in suburban Queens, NY? Any types of reply will be greatly valued.

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Mr.White OH such tacos will I give Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,049	Probably not dude. Line of sight is very important. If you can go OVER the houses, you will have a much better chance. Trees are your enemy. Especially evergreens. The more elevation on both ends you have, the better shot you will have. Do a search for "fresnel zone". Oh, and GO SOX! I only taunt you because the friggin' Yankees have knocked my Twins out of the playoffs 2 years in a row now. __________________ A good way to threaten somebody is to light a stick of dynamite. Then you call the guy and hold the burning fuse up to the phone. "Hear that?" you say. "That's dynamite, baby." -Jack Handey

10-22-2004	#3 (permalink)
crimsoncrab Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2	What if I put parabolic reflectors (http://new.freeantennas.com/prod01.htm) on the router, increasing its range to 12dbi + plug a cantenna (12dbi gain) onto the PCMCIA card? Will this theoretical 24dbi gain be enough to get a signal or halfway decent signal? Has anyone experienced or know if the cantenna will work in this case? What is the likelhood? here's what the folks at cantenna had to say about my question: Thank you for your inquiry. You are well within the range of the Super Cantenna, however it is extremely difficult to let you know with certainty whether it will work in your situation. There can be many limiting factors, such as line of site issues, building materials or other types of interference. Please keep in mind that if you wanted to try the Cantenna in your situation, we do offer a 30 day refund policy in case it does not work for you. Please let me know if I can answer any further questions. Regards, Marsha customerservice-at-cantenna.com Wireless Garden, Inc. 858.509.9434 i haveta give it to the bosox, curses were meant to broken and they did it w/ style. the twins will have their day...ya gotta believe Last edited by crimsoncrab : 10-22-2004 at 04:11 PM.

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10-22-2004	#4 (permalink)
wrzwaldo I amuse you? Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 9,127	I'm putting my money on NOT. Especially as you describe the layout. http://www.ydi.com/calculation/fresnel-zone.php