Looking for solutions for connecting to wireless in next door building

[cloud32187]

Never really set something up like this. I have a client that owns two businesses next door to each other and now he wants to link the network from the main building to his other building. If I had to guess its probably about 100-130 feet away. He has a pretty good wireless access point set up around the back of the main building. Not sure of the brand on the access point as my company didn't install them.

I'm going there today to scope out what kind of signal he gets to the junkyard building to see if its even possible to use some sort of wireless antennae. But I figured I would post here in advance to see if anyone had any suggestions for this.

Here's a Google map view of the two locations:
http://i.imgur.com/lfkIoBa.jpg

As always, thanks in advance guys.

 

[knc]

Wired is always the BEST, can you get a Fiber line run in any fashion?

If not use a Point to point bridge and you are done!

 

[mikeroq]

Wired is always best, but people don't like paying the cost to get it wired.

http://www.ubnt.com/airmax#airMaxHardware

Check that out. I've got a couple Nanostation M and one Bullet out at property about 200ft apart, works great.

 

[smashedbotatos]

Wired is always best, but people don't like paying the cost to get it wired.

http://www.ubnt.com/airmax#airMaxHardware

Check that out. I've got a couple Nanobridge M and one Bullet out at property about 200ft apart, works great.

100% agree with this solution!

 

[mraikes]

I move around a couple of EnGenius ENH210EXT access points to temporarily extend the network at my FTJ over greater distances than that.

Comparatively economical, weatherproof, durable, easily configured and perform well for point to point wifi.

http://www.amazon.com/EnGenius-Ente...1394810612&sr=8-1&keywords=EnGenius+ENH210EXT

 

[Altster]

It looks to me as if the big white building is a steel building (walls, etc.). If so then the best thing for him to do would to add an outside WAP (Wireless Access Point). The steel bldg will reflect his original wireless router / AP back into the building. Yes he may have some signal outside with his original setup but it WILL so much better if he goes with an outside AP.

If you're up to doing a little experimenting (if the equipment allows it) take a look at this article http://www.pcworld.com/article/2053948/extend-your-wi-fi-network-throughout-the-house.html for how to build a parabolic signal booster for a router-based external antenna setup.

 

[GCS]

I personally have had a lot of success using Alfa's $50 wifi grid dishes paired up with the Engenius brand router/bridges.

I've been looking more into alfa however, I've been trying to test the stability of their AP-121u with an external enclosure. An all in one antenna/adapter solution would be best (ubiquity never fails) however if you get a separate antenna/router setup be sure to keep your antenna feed line as short as possible and use high-grade LMR cabling, otherwise you'll end up with high power losses that negate the gain of your antenna.

The last thing you want is two omnidirectional antennas that don't cut it or loss from a feed line, make sure it's direct line of sight, if the customer loses connectivity every time a car passes through the lot you are going to have a rough time.

 

[YeOldeStonecat]

Ubiquiti nanobridge M
http://www.ubnt.com/airmax#nanostationm

They work great...something like a 12 mile range. Couple of hundred feet will be no problem. I recently did a setup 'tween some buildings a couple of blocks apart...solid connection over 100 megs.

 

[skdmaster]

I also recommend the nanobridge setup. Have had excellent results with the units. Very easy to setup and configure. My typical setup is cable from router/switch run thru an outside side wall using outdoor UV rated cable. Connect to the nanobridge and then setup the same way in the other building. Visually line up the units and then configure the nanobridges to lock onto each other - wireless bridge is set and done. Fantastic speeds and maintenance free. The other nice thing is you can get the 5GHz units if you are in a heavy wifi congested area or the 2.4GHz units for just a standard setup.

 

[wardoursecure]

I have had success with external antenna, one from TP Link and one EnGenius (preferred that one)

Good range and decent signal. The EnGenius has better security options

 

[Maniaman]

A pair of NanoStation Locos should fit the bill well. Very inexpensive and a great piece of hardware. I have made temporary wireless links around 100-150 feet with them shooting through brick walls and metal buildings. Used them in a few permanent installs and haven't had any problems.