Re: antenna can

Irrespective of whatever you eventually end up with, it's suggested
that you START SIMPLY & get a feel for obstructions, reflections &
signal sweet spots etc by wandering the location with a laptop running
NetStumbler etc. I personally now prefer using a WiFi PDA & WiFiFoFum
(WFFF) as laptops are too bulky & easily damaged when walking around.
Yeah- someone might pinch your darling while your back is turned too,
or the wind may blow it off a ledge.

Such real world site audits should be an essential first step, as best
reception spots may NOT be where you think ( due to 2.4GHZ "noise",
other APs, Fresnel zones etc). See a typical assessment ( LOS over
just 1km but thru' trees etc) => www.usbwifi.orcon.net.nz/wifi1km.jpg

DIY USB Wifi approaches at => www.usbwifi.orcon.net.nz are highly
recommended, since you be able to rustle up a simple antenna in an hour
or so ( or minutes => www.usbwifi.orcon.net.nz/plaspara.jpg &
=>www.usbwifi.orcon.net.nz/bendy.jpg ) using parts often already to
hand. WokFi " Gawd it works" success stories abound, a typical being
=> www.oracentralasia.org/kabulwifi.htm

For those of you who just came in, this educational "Poorman's WiFi "
project, hosted (free!) by ORCON in "down under" New Zealand, may
sometimes be slow- a faster mirror is at => http://usbwifi.fufoo.ch
(Switzerland)

Stan. in sunny NZ

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