Wireless BB over wide open space?

philstanbridge · 26 Aug 2008 at 14:30

Guys, need some advice. I've been asked to help with a project which will eventually result in the installation of wireless broadband over approximately 40 acres of land. The majority of this land is wide open space, and outside. Obviously we will need a router and access points but I haven't a clue where to start. Are there any legal consequences of doing this? Is a license required etc? What sort of routers/access points would be required? What sort of budget do you think would be required?

Just to add, this chap runs a holiday park and he wants to offer broadband to his customers.

philstanbridge · 27 Aug 2008 at 13:57

I knew it was a can of worms!

What sort of costs would be involved (ball park figure obviously) looking at the above suggestions?

As for practicallity of the site - its' a caravan park. I've no idea how feasible it would be to dig up the land and lay cables. I haven't even been to recce the area myself yet.

philstanbridge · 27 Aug 2008 at 14:20

Well its a holiday park and I can't imagine people would want to spend all their time online - so let's just say 100 users max. That's within the limits of 1 pro router I believe.

philstanbridge · 27 Aug 2008 at 15:39

Thanks so much for the replies. I still think it's a can of worms but an interesting challenge at the same time! I specified a wireless network when I worked in a school but that came to £8k and that was a few years ago now. I was sort of thinking around £15k. Guess I'll have to go have a look at the place.