how feasible it would be to set-up an inexpensive wireless “mesh” or community based internet access (sort of illegally) : AskReddit

how feasible it would be to set-up an inexpensive wireless “mesh” or community based internet access (sort of illegally) : AskReddit

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submitted 2 months ago by lenny247

I was thinking of how feasible it would be to set-up an inexpensive wireless “mesh” or community based internet access (sort of illegally). I want to share internet over a small geographical town where my brother lives.

I was thinking something like Cisco Aeronet outdoor 1550 (which may not be that inexpensive).

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[–]nhnifong 1 point 2 months ago

Technically Easy, Socially difficult. You would need a large number of people to cooperate before it became useful

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[–]lenny247 [S] 1 point 2 months ago

I'm not worried about the social part.

I think the initial set-up will be the most difficult. But I already have 3 houses that I can use as relays if needed.

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[–]forcedfx 1 point 2 months ago

Are you looking to beam a wifi signal straight to his house or blanket an entire area? The former is pretty easy to do. The latter takes quite a bit more work and co-operation.

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[–]lenny247 [S] 1 point 2 months ago

Hey, originally I was considering the former. But then that led to the latter. Even a selective "blanket". Basically, I was thinking of pooling some people together and sharing the cost. Likely want to start simple and take it from there.

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[–]hxstr 1 point 2 months ago

pretty easy actually, depending on the size of the geographic area. To be honest, each version of the 802.11 protocol increases the range, so it may be in your best interest to wait until the next one is released for two reasons:

1. If you're willing to spending the money on the newest (currently n), the next version will be better or
2. If you're happy with the current version (n), it will be dirt cheap once the next version comes out

Edit: If you are looking to put wifi straight to a particular area and you have a line of sight, microwave technology could easily assist getting a signal from Pt A to Pt B.

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[–]lenny247 [S] 1 point 2 months ago

hey, good point. I like number 2, get the stuff dirt cheap.

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[–]hxstr 1 point 2 months ago

I handle all of the purchasing for my IT dept, and that's something I always do. NEVER NEVER NEVER get the newest best thing, either get 1 generation back for 1/2 price, or wait until something newer comes out and the price on what is currently newest to drop. It's really the only way unless you like paying out the ass.

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