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In Reply to: RE: Going in the opposite direction. posted by Al Noakes on December 08, 2014 at 07:07:16
My experience with 5Ghz spectrum wifi hasn't been so hot. Every time I get a chance to play with it, it seems that the signal propagation is worse than the 2.6Ghz bands. I suspect 5Ghz doesn't cut through walls very well.
If you really want some flexibility, try getting a router that lets you push up your Tx power past FCC limits. Peplink makes such a router, and it works very well. Even if you do that, the Rx strength still has to be good enough.
Directional antennas are a good idea when you know have a fixed location.
Mike, what are your thoughts on use of a Yagi antenna for something like this?
PS - P.M. me your mailing address, I have something I wanna send you.
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That is a no-no , the FCC standards are there for a reason . What is the point with a non-standard antenna when this stuff is so cheap and readily available ? The correct way to do it is to add additional access points to provide coverage and avoid interference with neighbour's wifi networks . 5GHz has it's benefits : far more channels available
Al
Well, sure it's a no-no. After all, the FCC wouldn't want us to over-saturate the bands that they plan on auctioning off as they screw us out of thousands of dollars worth of gear, now would they?
I don't have an FCC license, and since I'm no longer running a TV station and no longer have to sign off on the compliance reports, I say screw 'em.
Anyone who lost thousands of dollars when they sold the 700mhz wireless mic frequencies a while back is likely to share that attitude. Did I mention that they want to sell off all the current mic frequencies now too, and repeat that fiasco?
At any rate, if you live out in the sticks where your signal won't reach anyone else, who cares?
It may be a crappy attitude, but basically, I have come to the conclusion that the FCC no longer cares at all about consumers. Therefore, I no longer care much about them. Net neutrality anyone? Seriously, FCC and Comcast employees are the only ones in the world who are against it. Duff 'em!
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