11-03-2008 11:15 AM - edited 03-06-2019 02:17 AM
hello all,
I have a cisco Aironet 1310 series which am having problem with the signal strength. This box came with 8 dbi Omni antenna gain and am told this can go upto 5km raduis. After configuring this equipment, i could not get a link when i move 500 meters. Please find attached the configs on the box. Any help given would be very much appreciated. Thank You
11-04-2008 12:01 AM
Hello Fred,
I don't think you can connect to a Wireless LAN using 802.11a or 802.11b/g from 500 meters distance
The radio solution for long reach is Wimax
Hope to help
Giuseppe
11-04-2008 03:55 AM
Greetings,
The antenna model and its positioning will also be a factor when it comes to the range.
Could you let us know what model antenna it is?
You can use the following data sheet as a reference guide for the external antennas:
/Sannie
11-06-2008 10:11 AM
5km radius is around 3 miles. Im not sure a 8 dbi antenna can push it that far. Are you trying to cover a large radius or just a confined area? If your not covering a radius get a Yagi antenna and shoot the beam in the direction you want the signal.
11-06-2008 11:35 PM
5km is a LOS rating as far as I know.
11-26-2008 10:45 PM
This 5KM distance is only going to be applicable in bridging situations. The following link shows how to use the distance calculations based on devices: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps458/products_tech_note09186a008009459b.shtml
In theory, if you had a really strong direction antenna on your client you'd be able to get the 1310 as an access Point from 5km, but you'd need perfect line-of-site and you wouldn't be mobile...
As others had mentioned, if you're looking for an access point situation with that kind of range, then you need WiMax....
but if it is bridging you want, its just a matter of getting the other link to see this one (with a good enough antenna)
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