My office has their internet access pretty well locked down, making it impossible for me to access sites like Facebook, Twitter or even Gmail. Granted I have a smartphone, but I'm pretty sure my office building was constructed out of magnets or something, because my 3G service drops in an out all day long. This is annoying to say the least.
But Amped Wireless has the solution to all my troubles. Their new SR600EX Pro Smart Repeater will boost your wireless network up to 1.5 miles. THAT'S AMAZING. My office is only about a mile from my apartment, well within this puppy's purported range. While the $180 pricetag might feel a bit high, consider that it's exactly the same as an Apple Airport Extreme, and that thing won't give me Wi-Fi access if I'm sitting in the Boston Common, the Museum of Science or the Charlestown Naval Yard.
Now all I need is a really solid encryption protocol. Don't wanna be giving EVERYONE the interwebs...
Let me know how that works out for you... I'm doubtful on the 1.5 mile claim.
ReplyDelete1.5 Mile range would be line-of-sight with no obstructions or buildings... You'd be better off getting an open-source DD-WRT compatible router coupled with a directional hi-gain antenna pointing at your office... DD-WRT will let you 'overdrive' the transmitter power. There are also dedicated solutions for multi-mile range...
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OH - WPA2 Encryption with AES is completely secure....
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