1. How To Shop For Wireless Equipments Onno W. Purbo Onno@indo.net.id

2. Outline Estimate Price Compare Prices Shopping for Computer Equipments Shopping for Radio Equipments

3. Assume Professional Grade Equipments

4. Estimate Cost For Access Point Access PointUS$62-130 PigtailUS$30 CoaxUS$90-130 Sectoral AntennaUS$500-800 Omni AntennaUS$150-240 Total InvestmentUS$330-1100 You need dedicated access to the Internet & various supporting software, e.g. bandwidth manager etc.

5. Estimate Cost For Client Side PCI CardUS$50-105 Pig TailUS$30 CoaxUS$90-130 Directional AntUS$100-250 TotalUS$280-480 You need PC running NAT / Proxy software. Alternatively, you may use US$70 Access Point & set it as wireless bridge / client to another access point.

6. Assume Homebrew Equipments Especially antenna Used Heliax coaxial cable will cost approx. US$3/meter

7. Access Point Access PointUS$70 Pig TailUS$30 CoaxUS$30 Homebrew AntennaUS$20-30 Homebrew Grade EquipmentsUS$150 Professional Grade EquipmentsUS$330

8. Client Equipments PCI CardUS$50 Pig TailUS$30 CoaxUS$30 Homebrew AntennaUS$20 Homebrew Grade EquipmentsUS$130 Professional Grade EquipmentsUS$280

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