Need to connect to a wifi network about 4-5 miles away. Is this capable of doing that if properly mounted? If so, how?
1338051
Yes it can be done but I may look at some of the higher power stuff Ubiquiti offers. You will need a CLEAR Line of sight to make this happen reliably.
1338052
I'm finding that these devices truly need line-of-sight between stations to operate properly. The biggest variable will most likely be attenuation due to trees (and other foliage) as well as man-made obstacles (roofs of houses, etc.). A good calculator tool is available at the Ubiquiti web site. The link: http://airlink.ubnt.com/ You can plug in the coordinates of your two stations and see if the terrain will permit proper link performance.
1338053
I use two of these units between two sites 14.2 miles apart across the desert and they work really well on theBROADBAND HAMNET. I suspect that if you have a clear path at 5 miles it should work great.
1338054
Most likely. I use it as far as 8 miles, but it is pretty much line of sight. If you can't see your target, it probably won't work. Check the Ubiquiti Wiki for set up instructions on using it as a simple wifi access device. That is pretty much its out of the box defaults.
1338055
Yes, you can. You've that route the antenna to the internet signal repeater then the provider need configured you antena with the main. The configuration cose is in the antenna
1338056
yes with carefull aiming as long as 1. It is high enough. 2. It has clear line of sight to the receiver, and you have one at both ends and 1 is set up as an access point and the other is set up as a server.
2085732
Not sure, the wifi was so bad that I gave up trying to make it work. I had it 5 feet from my router. :-(
1545760
The distance between my wifi and the router is more then 12 feet. Also there is a wall between rooms Ive had no problems with since purchase. I hop ed this is helpful to you in your decision.
2063379
It must be powered from the POE and connected to the router via cat5/6. It sounds like you may be looking for a range extender, but the throughputon those will be much lower due to their nature (having to receive/transmit radio signals simultaneously).
1061476
I have successfully used it over 300'. When setting up, it found dozens of Wi-Fi signals over 1/2 mile away! That being said, don't expect it to work that far. It puts out a strong signal and is visible hundreds of feet away. A smart phone just doesn't have the power to get signal TO the EnGenius. I know of an island in Maine 2 miles offshore with an EnGenius at each end pointed at each other. I choose this model because my IT guy at work recommended. After being a heavy PC user since DOS 3.1, I recently switched to MAC. Best thing I ever did. IT friend remotely talked me through configuration it in lees than 15 minutes I have successfully used it over 300'. When setting up, it found dozens of Wi-Fi signals over 1/2 mile away! That being said, don't expect it to work that far. It puts out a strong signal and is visible hundreds of feet away. A smart phone just doesn't have the power to get signal TO the EnGenius. I know of an island in Maine 2 miles offshore with an EnGenius at each end pointed at each other. I choose this model because my IT guy at work recommended. After being a heavy PC user since DOS 3.1, I recently switched to MAC. Best thing I ever did. IT friend remotely talked me through... » Read More I have successfully used it over 300'. When setting up, it found dozens of Wi-Fi signals over 1/2 mile away! That being said, don't expect it to work that far. It puts out a strong signal and is visible hundreds of feet away. A smart phone just doesn't have the power to get signal TO the EnGenius. I know of an island in Maine 2 miles offshore with an EnGenius at each end pointed at each other. I choose this model because my IT guy at work recommended. After being a heavy PC user since DOS 3.1, I recently switched to MAC. Best thing I ever did. IT friend remotely talked me through configuration it in lees than 15 minutes « Show Less
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Try looking into repeaters. I'm guess that would be your best bet.... Or you can go with the Alfa 1000mW 1W 802.11b/g USB Wireless WiFi Network Adapter With Original Alfa Screw-On Swivel 9dBi Rubber Antenna. I've used it and your distance shouldn't be any problem for this puppy.
1763019
That is exactly what I did. It sits up stairs in the middle of the house. Router is downstairs at one end of the house. I was having issues getting wifi upstairs to the opposite side of the house. Now I connect to this instead and have no issues having great wifi upstairs or downstairs. Can have issues if portable device is attached to upstairs(this device) and device is on opposite floor. This has not been an issue for my family of 5 or our devices. Works great!
2194547
The interface is USB with no LAN or WiFi connection. You could conceivably connect a bunch of stuff to (perhaps) make it work on a network or you could go to Radio Shack and buy a 25 ft USB extension cable. Works great.
547477
That is a little far, this thing might not make it, you may need a higher powered AP with a separate high gain directional antenna. I've had it work well up to 200ft.
2037940
I have a 2800 sf house, with the router place in the room above the garage mounted on a wall vertically. The single to the other side of the house is ok, 52mb out of 145mb. I will be installing a shelf to mount horizontally to try getting a better signal, just have not gotten to it.
1909641
Yes the one I have has several ways,you should be able to connect by ethernet cable wire,phone line,or better yet get you a good router from Amazon.com and go wireless,by its wi fi,thats what I did so I can take my lap top any where I want,even out side up to approx 100ft. I hope this heloed you.
1001167
I was able to get a signal to my desktop computer out in the garage, which is detached from my house. the wireless router was probably 75 feet from the garage and through a few walls. signal was medium, not great not terrible. if you can get one of the antennas outside, it would greatly improve the chance of a good signal. no promises. Good luck.
908057
Since it works off wifi, I assume you need to be within a specified proximity.
268670
Once set up, this is true, nothing but the router needs to be within wireless range. It does need a computer (or tablet will work, too, I think) with a wireless connection for the initial setup.
2084239
You would have to be within range of router. there is an initial setup that is easy but requires you to plug it into the router.
671476
It connects to your wireless router, not your computer directly. The environment that your equipment is in highly affects the distance that it needs to be to the wireless router. Check out the following link: http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/wirelessproducts/f/wifirange.htm
674851
I would not recommend going wireless for this distance with all that metal in the line of sight. Tried on shorter rig and kept losing the signal.