Using wireless to get a fast connection where none exists

[Kris Bodenheimer]

Becker, Rob wrote:

>I have been trying to figure out how to get better than dial up access
>to a location that has no DSL or cable available.  The location is
>fairly high and probably has line of sight to areas that have DSL
>available.  Is line of sight absolutely required to get a wireless
>connection from one point to another?  
>
Not neccesarily, but it's a lot more reliable of you do, pointing at the 
horizon and clicking your heals works, sometimes.

>I'm curious as to whether we
>could get a connection using better antenna's etc from a site with DSL
>to one without. 
>
Maybe, it's all about $$$$ and time.

> Does anyone have any experience with this? 
>
yep

> What kind
>of range can you get with Yagi antennas and the like? 
>
depends on the yagi, how good your signal source is, etc etc etc. Think 
Orinioco.

> What kind of
>conditions are required for them to work?  
>
$$ and time.

>Will a radio signal die off
>if it hits trees, or just be weakened?  
>
Depends,  usually it's good avoid trees.  They sure don't help.  There 
is NO replacement for ALTITUDE.

>Any help appreciated.
>Thanks.
>Rob
>
>
>
>
>  
>