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Wireless Range

BrianD · 2004-07-14 08:11:28

I am looking for solution to the following problem. 1 to 3 laptops at an outdoor site. I want to control each laptop (VNC) on site (possibly using one of the laptops). The laptops would be up to 50 metres apart is a triangle formation. Would a wireless network have the range? Bear in mind that there will be a lot of metal,…

14-07-2004 8:11am

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I am looking for solution to the following problem. 1 to 3 laptops at an outdoor site. I want to control each laptop (VNC) on site (possibly using one of the laptops). The laptops would be up to 50 metres apart is a triangle formation. Would a wireless network have the range? Bear in mind that there will be a lot of metal, electrics and people on site.

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#2 14-07-2004 12:31pm

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Unfortunatley if there are things in the way you will have to use a "suck it and see" approach - you won't know till you try. Get an AP, a laptop and netstumber and walk around.

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