Re: Wireless broadband query
- From: JW <jw@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 12:44:55 +0100
Steve wrote:
Hi
We live in a flat in a sheletered accommodation that comes with my wife's job . I have broadband supplied by Pipex and it runs at 2.2mbps on my PC. Recently the local authority supplied and fitted a computer in the communal lounge which is directly below our flat, they also fitted a small dish outside our window for wireless broadband access. This, they said will run at 8mbps. I've heard of people getting online via wireless access by connecting to their neighbours connection and was wondering whether I'll be able to do this. If so what would I need?
TIA
Steve
The local authority may have access to a radio network using licenced spectrum (maybe 5.8GHz) for point-to-point links. This is not the same as unlicenced Wi-Fi used on home or public networks.
It can be the most cost-effective way to provide broadband in a rural area with little BT coverage, but it needs a large user (local authority, NHS, etc) to make it worthwhile. I know of one such network open to residential subscribers as well. Which authority is it? There may be some details on their web-site.
If the LA is amenable, you could connect to the network via a router, sharing the link with the communal computer. I'd imagine they'd want proof of your computer's use for LA business. They might still not be keen to take on a PC outside their control - what happens when things go wrong?
There may already be a router fitted within the radio modem, with a spare network port, so you'd only need a cable for LAN connection. A domestic wireless router is also possible, in place of the LAN cable. Technically, connection might be simple, but the admin might not.
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