On 8/10/2012 11:08 AM, Doug wrote: > All of that is quite correct, but it neglects one parameter: if the > RF connection depends on directional antennas, which it will > for any reasonable distance--say 1/2 mile or more--then wind may > become a significant effect if it causes the antennas to jiggle, or > to point off-target sometimes.
This isn't an issue of the technology, but of the knowledge/skill of the installer, the quality and rigidity of the mounting hardware, and the chosen mounting location. Mount the antennae to the top of 25ft tube steel poles of 4" diameter and they will move quite a bit in windy conditions, likely causing signal issues. Mount them to 25ft treated utility grade 10" diameter posts and you'll likely never have wind issues. Both cases assume the pole is properly sunk 6-10ft with 4-6" of concrete fill. If you mount to the side or top of a building structure wind will never be an issue. Assuming proper installation, modern wifi directional antenna designs are immune to wind. -- Stan -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected] Archive: http://lists.debian.org/[email protected]
