Basically I'm getting a 5.5km antenna for a project but don't know wether a 1W amp would be enough to be able to get this sort of range. I also don't know where to get this stuff I've found the antenna but not the amp, I'm thinking of about 2W. Any know of anywhere I can get some stuff second hand as my budget is not unlimited! And would this pose any threat to my health with the antenna being mounted on the side of my house where I sleep. Thanks.
I want a 5.5km Wifi connection but can't find a booster for powerful enough.
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Sounds fun. I suspect you'll have some trouble finding the right kit as it's not exactly consumer electronics, and if you're trying to do it legally would probably need a radio licence from Ofcom. As for health effects, ICNIRP have guidelines for exposure to non-ionising radiation which might be worth a look.
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I'll be interested to know how this goes.
I have no idea if it's legal or not.
Afaik there's an EU imposed 300mW limit on 2.4ghz broadcasts from wireless devices. Be very careful otherwise you might end up cooking your eyeballs.
I have no idea if it's legal or not.
Afaik there's an EU imposed 300mW limit on 2.4ghz broadcasts from wireless devices. Be very careful otherwise you might end up cooking your eyeballs.
There is a limit because if you increase the output power you start disrupting other channels. At the legal limit someone operating on 2.4GHz WiFi on channel 6 will also effect channels 4, 5, 7 and 8 (with the channels further away from the source frequency being less effected), the more power you put in the more channels you will effect. Yes you may get great range using illegal ammounts of power, but you will also be disrupting the WiFi of everyone else in the area.
If you want long range WiFi and have line of sight, use a cantenna. If not get a license to operate on a closed part of the spectrum with requirements to suit your objective.
If you want long range WiFi and have line of sight, use a cantenna. If not get a license to operate on a closed part of the spectrum with requirements to suit your objective.