Re: Best way to replace DSL with point-point wirless?

On 2008-06-27, Dave <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I am considering going to a wireless internet provider that will
attach an antenna on the side of the house and run a network cable
into the basement. That part is easy, but getting the signal up to
the home office on the second floor is the problem. I seem to have 3
options since there is no easy way to run a network cable from the
basement to the office -- wireless (801.xx), over the power line, and
perhaps over the CATV co-axial cable.

I'd just encourage you to keep an open mind about the wired route and
see if there isn't some way to make it work. Often you can get Cat5
almost anywhere, if you're willing to take various unconventional
routes.

I've had good luck in several places I've lived, running wiring inside
the forced-air ductwork. It provides an easy way of getting from one
floor to another, and is big enough so that feeding a fish tape and
actually pulling the cable is easy. (Easier than actual condit,
really.) Non-destructive too, which is a plus if you're not allowed
to drill holes.

Following water pipes is also good, although if you're near
uninsulated (copper) hot water, you may need to get industrial
high-heat cabling. Belden has a product that's good up to 160C I
believe, which is hotter than most domestic hot water gets.

Anyway, don't write off the idea of a wired network just because you
can't do it the usual way. You'd be amazed at the places I've seen
cables squeezed to get from one place to another. Just stay away from
mains power...

-Kadin.
.

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