[Voyage-linux] Maximum Distance

[Kelly Hogan]

We have tested a MP2511 mPCI connected to 24dB parabolics with 15 miles
between them.  One running in AP mode and one in client.  You should be
good to 19-20 miles LOS if you have a well aligned antenna and no cable
loss.

On Mon, 2005-08-08 at 08:46 +1100, Giorgio Ducci wrote:
> Hi Solomon,
> 
> voyage linux is not different as any other linux WAP distro or other 
> commercial acces points. The difference is that commercial access point 
> does not allow (execpt some brand) to increase the power transmit. with 
> voyage you can, with 'iwconfig set txpower ....' but still it depends of 
> the mPCI and the brand. For the maximum distance there is not limit except 
> the antenna gain, for which you need a YAGI or grid directional 
> one....well, to anwer to your question I tried to establish a 5km link 
> without problem, line of sight clear, no trees or buildings, it was between 
> a land point on the edge of the see and a small atoll in the see...;-))
> There is a lot of literature on internet about long wireless links.
> Cheers
> Giorgio
> 
> >Hi All,
> >given enough RF power + Antennas and Line of sight,
> >what maximum distance can I achieve with Voyage?
> >
> >Please share the maximum distance installation you
> >have achieved.
> >
> >Regards,
> >solomon.
> >
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