[MLB-WIRELESS] Getting equipment for testing

[Simon Hall]

I would also be incorporating a redundant 56k connection for just in case
purposes. In this instance only have 2 users at the other end. So it is not
as if the whole company would fall in a heap.  Worst case would be that we
would be back in the dark days with the old telebit netblazer routers that
used to fall over on a daily basis.

I would be looking at using manufactured AP's and not a Linux solution as I
am not down at that site on a regular basis.  I also have lost touch with
Unix over the last 3 years or so when I used to do a lot of SCO stuff.  This
gives me a good argument to use the prebuilt AP's.

The site is located in the Latrobe Valley.  Getting my hands on the
equipment would be a good test I thought.  Any other suggestions to check
for interference?

Simon

-----Original Message-----
From: Tony Langdon [mailto:tlangdon at atctraining.com.au]
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2002 3:19 PM
To: 'melbwireless at melbwireless.dyndns.org'
Subject: RE: [MLB-WIRELESS] Getting equipment for testing


> Theory is that I can implement a more cost effective method
> than NDD1 b/w
> two points in our WAN.  We pay approximately $300 p/m for 64k.. I am
> estimating about a 3k cost.  The link is 4-5k, with a
> possible repeater
> required.  I need to test the link first before I can get the
> approval to
> purchase the equipment for real.  I know it can be done...but
> management
> want real live proof.

OK, Keep in mind the reliability as well.  All it would take to screw you up
is one amateur TV station on 2.4 GHz close to the path... And guess who has
protection! :)  And don't cound on the spread spectrum offering much
protection from interference.  The ATV station will be 18 MHz wide and
running much more power.  Fortunately for those in the northwest, I can unly
generate 50 mW on this band, so you're safe from me for a while... :)

(clue:  it's not the unlicenced service)...

Just one of the "gotchas" when trying to use this technology for long range.
Companies in the US have been bitten...

The "melbwireless network" is a different kettle of fish.  If that goes
down, we may be pissed, but it's not going to cost us $$$ in lost business.

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