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Poster: webdog Date: Dec 25, 2003 3:26am
Forum: sflan Subject: Re: Node in the Sunset?

I am able to connect to sflan9 from 28th and Noriega. The trick for me (1.1 miles away) is to have a powerful enough card to send packets back. I have made a connection with a 100mW card and 5.5dBi omni, but a powerful card (200mW Senao) and a directional antenna really improves the connection. You're a bit closer, so depending on topography, you should get a better connection.

Looking at the SFLAN map, the Sunset could really use it's own node!

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Poster: Darth Date: Dec 26, 2003 5:10pm
Forum: sflan Subject: Re: Node in the Sunset?

Will these 2 items get me connected to sflan9?

http://www.aerialix.com/sl-2511cd_plus_ext2_f200_item.html
http://www.aerialix.com/arlx-om2400-8dbi_item.html

What connection speed can you get?

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Poster: webdog Date: Dec 27, 2003 7:35am
Forum: sflan Subject: Re: Node in the Sunset?

Darth:

Good card. I use the Senao card also. If you're going to make a permanent connection on your roof, you should consider using one of the directional antennas. I haven't used Aerialix, but their stuff looks good. Make sure you get a pigtail to connect to the MMCX port on the card.

I have no association with these companies, but my two favorite are www.hyperlinktech.com and www.fab-corp.com (never hurts to shop around).

My initial trials and details of how I set it up are archived at http://www.archive.org/iathreads/post-view.php?id=7055

Best,
jeff (webdog)

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Poster: Darth Date: Dec 27, 2003 3:30pm
Forum: sflan Subject: Re: Node in the Sunset?

Hey Jeff,

Do you think this antenna with RP-SMA Plug connector connected to my 2.4 ghz uniden wireless pci nic will allow me to connect to sflan9?

http://www.hyperlinktech.com/web/re09u.php

If this works, it'll be great. I will only need to buy the antenna.

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Poster: webdog Date: Nov 21, 2007 3:30pm
Forum: sflan Subject: Re: Node in the Sunset?

Darth, I've used that 8dBi omni, with good results. Just don't try to use it for wardriving: the magnetic base isn't strong enough. Email me 2007@webdog.com if you're interested in testing it before you buy.
This post was modified by webdog on 2007-11-21 23:30:52

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Poster: Darth Date: Dec 25, 2003 1:13pm
Forum: sflan Subject: Re: Node in the Sunset?

Where can I get all this equipment and what does it cost? If you got it online, can you provide some links to the product? thanks!