Network between 2 houses

[dorfma05]

I have a situation where there are two houses approximately 500 feet apart (maybe 350' not exactly sure) with LOS possible. Can house A have a router after the ISP supplied router which will feed a directional antenna and then connect to another directional antenna in house B to allow for internet access and TV via slingbox in both homes?

Thanks!

 

[JackMDS]

Hi

According to your description you have a good chance to succed.

The Second Wireless Router should be configured like this.

Using a Wireless Router as a switch with an Access Point - http://www.ezlan.net/router_AP.html

 

[yinan]

Why not just run a cable, it will be infinitely more reliable.

 

[Monster_Munch]

Why not just run a cable, it will be infinitely more reliable.

A 500 foot cable probably wouldn't be that reliable.

 

[kevnich2]

A wireless point to point with good LOS and proper equipment is actually VERY reliable. And over this distance, fiber would be the only reliable cable.

 

[TurtleCrusher]

Make sure you're using Wireless N for this. Range matters, even with directional antennas.

 

[bobdole369]

A wireless point to point with good LOS and proper equipment is actually VERY reliable. And over this distance, fiber would be the only reliable cable.

Nah this guy works over 500'

http://www.vpi.us/eth-coax.html

 

[drebo]

Nah this guy works over 500'

http://www.vpi.us/eth-coax.html

You can also use the Startech VDSL ethernet extenders which are cheaper (for me) and just as fast over the distance.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833114042

They also passthrough VLAN tags.