The question is how much you have to spend. There are options such as laser links and 60 GHz point to point links that would meet your sped requirements over that distance, but not cheap. At the time I was looking into this sort of gear for a work project (that never eventuated), there wasn't much change out of $10k for the cheapest option. Probably somewhat cheaper these days though, it was several years ago. Laser links also have disadvantages on foggy days! :). 60 GHz has a range limitation of just over 1km, due to absorption by oxygen in the atmosphere, which would work to your advantage, less leakage for outsiders to intercept. On Monday, March 4, 2013, Graeme Cross wrote:
Hi all.
I need to connect networks together between two buildings that are 130 metres apart. As is always the way, the higher the network speed, the better, but it does need to be well above 100Mbps, with a preference for 1Gbps, as there will be at least several people using this link, using network-intensive applications on a regular basis.
We have quotes from a couple of wireless point-to-point providers, but I am also looking at alternatives, such as laser, as I am concerned about wireless performance, especially with a tramline running between the two buildings!
For what it's worth, we have used Nanostation M5s in the past (and in a different location) with only modest success; the M5s work well but simply did not have the bandwidth required for the number of people working from the remote point.
So far we have not had much luck with finding local laser point-to-point network providers who will sell and install gear.
Does anyone have any recommendations (for laser or other alternatives)?
Thanks in advance, Graeme _______________________________________________ luv-talk mailing list luv-talk@lists.luv.asn.au <javascript:;> http://lists.luv.asn.au/listinfo/luv-talk