Hi All
Im reasonably new to router os so please be gentle. We require a setup that can share the internet over two locations seperated by about 150 metres. We have two alix boards that have 2 wlan interfaces and and a ethernet interface.
Basically the first AP will be connected to a dsl router. What im wondering what is the best way to set this up
eg
AP 1. all 3 interfaces bridged
wlan1 ap_bridge 2.4 ghz ssid internet
wlan 2 ap_bridge WDS-static 5.8 Ghz ssid backhaul
ethernet connect to dsl router
AP 2. All interfaces bridged
wlan1 ap_bridge 2.4Ghz ssid internet
wlan2 ap_bridge WDS-static 5.8Ghz ssid backhaul
Would the above be the best setup.
- what would you recommend for antennas Would 5.5 DB omnis be suitable for the backhaul for 150 metres when connected to a 400mw Card.
- how do you test if the signals will reach between the two access points. Do you put AP1 in alignment only and AP2 scan???
- Do you set a fixed data rate on the backhaul wlan interface and what settings should be set in the txpower tab. Eg Fixed rate, default or card???
Thanks for your help i really appreciate it