Setting up a 'WAN' Network?

[The Zune Guy]

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Ok, I'm a complete newby to this kind of thing, but I would like to know what knid of router/equipment I would need to transmit a Satellite BB signal over 1-2km (as the crow flies). The place I want to send it to is partially hidden behind a hill but the top of a mast, which I could connect a receiver to is visible. We have no broadband currently and its too much to pay 2 way each month, so could we possibly share it with neighbours, and split the monthly cost and equipment (Assuming it isn't illegal )

(P.S, Dunno, but I think this might be the wrong section, but what can one do??)

 

[jay_bo]

i Dont think you will be allowed to do that, if i have read it right lol

 

[Kubel]

If you have a clear LOS from point A to point B, you should be able to transmit 802.11 over a directional antenna at both ends. Prebuilt antennas of cantenna design can be had for about $40/ea, much cheaper if you build your own.

The only problem you would have with sharing your broadband connection would be with your ISP (guaranteed it's against their terms of service).

 

[Kharn]

This can be done, It will cost you but if you have to do it look at a book called Wiley - Wi-Fi Toys - 15 Cool Wireless Projects for Home Office and Entertainment that book has a entire chapter on sending a WiFi signal over such long distances.

I got mine from mr.torrents, so i don't know how much it would cost in the shop.

 

[The Zune Guy]

Ok, thanks guys will get that book and try out a few ideas. Plenty of sites on build-your-own antenna