Hello everyone, I need to build a cantenna that is able to connect me to a wifi about a mile away. Is this realistic? How far do cantennas normally reach? If not cantennas, are there other amplifiers on the market that will let me get the wifi signal from about a mile away?
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"Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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Back in the 80s I qualified as a microwave engineer to add to by data comms qualifications. In those days leased lines were expensive therefore I set up some short distance microwave connections for clients.Originally posted by Oliveoil View Post
The short answer is, it is possible that you could get a weak connection but it will be practically useless. You would need to install repeaters.
Why not go VPN via 4G or even portable satellite comms?"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Cantenna and a sky dish both ends, that's the way to go.
It's better if the can hasn't got ripples in the wall.
As you say, it is really really inneresting.
Of course you could go for a 2.4GHz yagi, or a 2.4GHz disc yagi.
That'd be inneresting too.
Have you tried bleeding the radiators yet?Last edited by DoctorStrangelove; 8 March 2019, 12:19.When the fun stops, STOP.Comment
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Transmitters that have a range greater than a few meters require a license. Forget it.I'm alright JackComment
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Old Greg - In search of acceptance since Mar 2007. Hoping each leap will be his last.Comment
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Depends on whether or not you worry about ERP.Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostWhen the fun stops, STOP.Comment
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2.4 Ghz is 100mW Max License FreeOriginally posted by Zigenare View Post
5 Ghz is 200mW Max License Free"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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The 5GHz spectrum in the UK runs from 5150MHz (5.15GHz) to 5850MHz (5.85GHz). This is then broken down into 3 different bands (Band A, B and C). Each band has its own maximum allowed effective radiated power output and specific rules as to where it can be used and whether a license is required to operate within it.Originally posted by Paddy View Post
This info is contained in the table below
Band Low High Indoor/Outdoor Max Power Level License Requirements
A 5150MHz 5350MHz Indoor 200mW License Free
B 5470MHz 5725MHz Indoor/Outdoor 1000mW (1W) License Free <------------------------------
C 5725MHz 5850MHz Outdoor (FWA) 4000mW (4W) LicensedOld Greg - In search of acceptance since Mar 2007. Hoping each leap will be his last.Comment
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