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Old 08-06-2002   #1 (permalink)
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OK, so do I need an external antenna or not?
Here's the setup I'm planning to build:

19dbi parabolic antenna w/ 40' LMR-400 attached to an SMC access point. On the other end I'll have a Orinoco Gold USB which is about 500' away. Will I need an antenna on the Orinoco, or will it be able to get a good signal if I just put it buy a window or something? I'm concerned that it will be able to receive OK, but sending will be a problem. I have the pigtail to attach a cantenna if needed, but I'd rather not. What you guys think?

BTW- it'll be a line of a sight connection (with some light foilage from a tree in the way).
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Based on that description, it sounds like you want a true PtP setup. If so, go with two 8dBi yagis. One on each end is a much better solution.

Didn't we discuss some of that here?
http://forums.netstumbler.com//showt...&threadid=3034
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