Wifi antenna ideas
I am wanting to put a wifi antenna/repeater on my 5er. I already have the router and omi-antenna. I don't want to use the 'USB Solutions' because I am a techy redneck and want to have multiple devic...
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RLS7201 wrote:4x4FF wrote:RLS7201 wrote:
Here is the way I did it.
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/23833682.cfm
Richard
Ok, so if I understand correctly, you use the nanostation as an antenna. It is connected via an Ethernet cable to the wrt54g which acts as a repeater and provides your 'local' wifi access. Maybe I missed something but what powers the nanostation?
How is the nanostation holding up to the weather?
Steve
The NS2 uses Power Over Ethernet (POE). It comes with a POE inserter. 120 AC volts to 12 volts DC. Set it aside and build your own POE inserter that uses your RV 12 volt system.
Another interesting note.
The NS2 has a highly directional flat panel antenna that is driven with 400mw. It also has auto polarity for maximum signal strength.
A 400mw directional antenna will outperform a 1000mw (1 watt) omnidirectional systems all day long.
Also, with some systems there is coaxial signal loss. No coax, so no signal loss over long distance cable runs. Cat5 is good for about 300'.
The NS2 is weather tight as long as it's in the upright position. Because mine is horizontal when stored, I sealed the bottom cover and entrance way for the cable.
Richard
Ok Richard,
I have my equipment set up at home similar to yours. I have a few questions for you about how you configured the settings on the nanostation and on the linksys. I know the nanostation will plug into the WAN port on the linksys. How are your IP's configured??
Steve
