[Scan-DC] Scan-DC Digest, Vol 116, Issue 11

[Glenn Morris]

Rick,

Say away from the "A" (5 GHz) WiFi. It is much shorter range than B,G,N and 
it has many more pentration issues. Sometimes sheetrock will attenuate the 
signal to below usable.

You are right about interference. That is because almost no one uses it.

However, if you are going to be in the same room as the WiFi router and 
with-in 15' of it, "A" should work.

Glenn

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Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2013 11:05:31 -0500
From: "Rick" <Rick.Hansen at apsglobal.com>
To: "'Alan Henney'" <alan at henney.com>, "'Scan DC'"
<Scan-DC at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Scan-DC] Use an 'N' Router RE:  WIFI resources in D.C.  ???
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Hi Alan, you definitely want to use an 'N' Router - you will have a lot
longer range.

The Ubiquiti access points are great! A friend of mine used Ubiquiti gear to
provide internet and telephone (via VOIP) to residences at distances of over
12 miles. These are all line-of-site paths, and the equipment costs less
than $100 for each endpoint.

If you're going to be using it near DC, I would consider getting an access
point that supports 5GHz:
http://store.netgate.com/Ubiquiti-NanoStation-M5-5GHz-Hi-Power-2x2-MIMO-AirM
ax-Station-P240.aspx.  On 5 GHz you have less interference, and rain doesn't
appear to be as big an issue. Any obstruction is bad news at either 2.4 or
5GHz.

Big question - Do you need directional or omnidirectional coverage?

Thanks,

Rick