How To Wirelessly Network a 2000sqm house?

[danieldy]

A friend came up to me today and was wondering what the best way to wirelessly network his house. The problem is, his house's area covers about 2000 sq
meters.

The only answer I could give him was to buy lots of airport extreme basestations and link them all together via WDS. He felt this route was too expensive and so he's looking for another way.

The way his place is setup is one large house (where the DSL connection is) then another house on the other side with a garden seperating the houses in the middle.

Any other ideas?

Thanks!

[dust]

Put the Access Points at places where wireless devices will be used. I'm thinking whether to hiring an electrician to rewire our phoneline so the base station's at the center of my house or buying another WDS-capable access point is cheaper.

[Zauber]

There will be no cheaper way to wirelessly network a 2,000SQM house. The only alternative if he wants to do it cheaply is to combine the cables with basestations and placing them in logistically inside (and outside?) the house. Cables in small rooms or bedrooms that has desktops and basestations in BIG/HUGE area (family room, living room, garden, etc.) would be the most practical way if he's trying to save on $$$

It's also not easy just to mention the ways to do it without studying the plans of the house. Even if you buy dozens of basestations but if it's not located in logical access points of the house (taking into considerations the thickness and placement of the walls and the rooms), it will not work efficiently.

I'm just wondering... If someone can afford a 2,000SQM house, why is buying a couple (or even a dozen) of basestations too expensive? :roll:

[maryannemoll]

Originally posted by Zauber


I'm just wondering... If someone can afford a 2,000SQM house, why is buying a couple (or even a dozen) of basestations too expensive? :roll:

oo nga

[Kenneth]

Buy one basestation, then buy lots of big delata like Del Monte juices. Then construct several hundred of these

When he's got the place wi-fied, please convince him to buy a mac, then ask him to sign up here so we can make friends with him and later on have the next dozen Philmug meetings at his place. :beer:

Ok ba? Yan ang Mac user. Mac user friendly! :evil: :evil: :evil:

[Edited on 5-11-2004 by Yagballs]

[directX]

Get one access point with external antenna and buy an omni-directional antenna that can cover the entire area. It is not that cheap but not that expensive either. Simpler than getting more access points and setting up WDS.

Curious, is that 2000 sq.m. the floor area or the actual land area occupied by the house?

[Maverick]

Buffalo WRB-G54K

What is it?
Offering room to grow and range to spare, Buffalo's wireless router and repeater kit is ideal for Wi-Fi networks in large homes or offices.
Why they'll love it:
Whether your grad needs it for the backyard or the neighborhood park, the WRB-G54K will help bridge the digital divide and bring connectivity to the masses.

[Edited on 5-12-2004 by Maverick]

[Maverick]

http://www.cnet.com/4520-9225_1-5131396-2.html?tag=gif

[extremyks]

Originally posted by maryannemoll

Originally posted by Zauber


I'm just wondering... If someone can afford a 2,000SQM house, why is buying a couple (or even a dozen) of basestations too expensive? :roll:

oo nga

That is why he can afford a house like that... getting the most of your hard earned money. Meaning a guy with good price/performance ratio in mind.

Or you could wait for Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander.

[danieldy]

Thanks for all your inputs folks!

DirectX, I seriously doubt an omni-directional antenna can cover such a large amount of space. In any case, can you recommend a strong antenna?

Also, the actual space occupied by both of the houses is roughly 900 sqm. 600+ for the main house, 200+ for the smaller one. The other 1000+ is garden area, which the guy says doesn't need to be covered by the wireless networks, but having it wouldn't be bad.

Maverick, yes, the Buffalo does seem like a good idea. Is it available locally?

Extremyks: the Linksys route sounds good too. between the Buffalo and Linksys, which would you recommend?