Wireless Extender

[johnnymk]

Does this sound right? Nearly a mile?

http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/main.aspx?p=ItemDetail&item=NET10696

NET10696 - 18dBi Omni-Directional Wi-Fi Outdoor Antenna

Product Description: Amazing wireless coverage! This 18 dBi Omni-Directional Wi-Fi Outdoor Antenna is designed for wireless 802.11b/g devices and improves signal strength and signal quality! With 2.4 GHz frequency, you can get a wireless range of up to 1.4 km (4593-feet).

This antenna can be mounted safely outdoors with its waterproof and UV resistant housing. For more power and distance for your wireless network, get your Outdoor 18 dBi Omni Directional Antenna!

General Features:
- Outdoor 18 dBi Omni Directional Antenna
- 3 Meter Cable (9.84-feet)
- 50O impedance
- 18 dBi gain
- 2.4 ~ 2.58 GHz frequency range
- Enhances coverage and range
- Extend wireless coverage up to 1.4 km (4593-feet)
- HPBW/H-plane 18°
- HPBW/E-plane 18°
- N-Jack connector
- Waterproof
- UV resistant

Package Includes:
- Outdoor 18 dBi Omni Directional Antenna
- Mounting brackets and screws
- 9-foot cable

[Jeffbx]

Yup, they make them that go even further. Some providers use these in rural areas, since it doesn't make sense to bury cables in sparsely populated areas.


Make sure you have good security set up, 'cuz all your neighbors will be able to see your AP!

[gwilks98]

Be careful though, I think it's the FCC that regulates here and you're not supposed to be transmitting anything that far without the proper licensing.

I think Wifi and personal FM broadcasting is overlooked, but who knows if they will decide to enforce it some day.