Range of wireless router/switches?

[Scitex]

Does anyone know the realistic range of the wireless router/switches or access points that are reasonably priced? My mother lives about 500-600 yards from me and i wanted to share a DSL connection. Both of us live in brick houses....would that also limit the effective range?

Thanks

 

[JackMDS]

This is an example of what SMC claims.

SMC Networks 802.11b Wireless Products Maximum Distance Table

Most of Modern homes contain wall insulation stuff that has Aluminum Foil, as well has metal screens, appliances etc.

In the office, metal desks, file cabinets, shelves, etc.

Most people are not aware the importance of Antenna positioning.

So, in the real world it is usually less.

 

[doug]

With a directional antenna that distance would not be a problem as long as you have line of sight and mount them outside.

Look around at http://www.seattlewireless.net/