Donald -- Yes, it's line of sight, yes, there's power in the barn (but I don't know how it gets there -- electric pole?)... distance... hmm... about the size of a soccer field? I've seen ads for WiFi repeaters, but most of them seem to be designed to be used inside a house, not really weather-proof -- should I put one in an upstairs window, facing the barn? Thanks! -- Maria ____________________________________________________ Maria Korolov * 508-443-1130 * maria at tromblyinternational.com President, *Trombly International <http://www.tromblyinternational.com/> * * *"We know the emerging markets."* On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 10:03 PM, Donald Stevens <dstevens at tryandfindit.com>wrote: > Maria, > > > > I know there are devices that can repeat the wifi signal.... > > You can either hard wire them together or connect them via wireless.... > > I am not sure of the distance though...... > > There are also "line-of-sight" wireless connections.... (like dish-2-dish > kinda thing) > > How far away will this repeater be from the main house where your router > is? > > Do you have electric power in the barn? > > How does the electric get there? From the house? > > > > There are ways to get that wireless signal pretty much anywhere! > > > > don > > > > Don Stevens > > *TFI, Inc.* > > *Technology Services* > > 159 Patricia Circle > > Springfield, MA 01119 > > Office: 413.209.8333 > > Cell / Text: 860.614.4153 > > Email: dstevens at tryandfindit.com > > > > *From:* Maria Korolov [mailto:maria at tromblyinternational.com] > *Sent:* Wednesday, April 09, 2014 6:51 PM > *To:* Donald Stevens > *Cc:* Carey Baker; Town Websites; HT-discuss > > *Subject:* Re: [Hidden-tech] Cable Router > > > > I'm listening in, too -- I've got a large farm, and would love to be able > to get WiFi outside, even out at the barn. Maybe a WiFi repeater? > > > -- Maria > > > > ____________________________________________________ > Maria Korolov * 508-443-1130 * maria at tromblyinternational.com > President, *Trombly International <http://www.tromblyinternational.com/> * > * *"**We know the emerging markets."* > > > > On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 12:55 PM, Donald Stevens <dstevens at tryandfindit.com> > wrote: > > ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area. > ** If you did, we all thank you. > > > Hi Carey, > > There is a "ton" of knowledge here..... for sure.. > > If you have a moment, can you let us all know what you ended up doing and > how well it works .... or not. > > Believe it or not, your results is as valuable as the knowledge you > received... > > I myself always wonder how things turn out.... > > Have a Great One! > > don > > Don Stevens > TFI, Inc. > Technology Services > 159 Patricia Circle > Springfield, MA 01119 > Office: 413.209.8333 > Cell / Text: 860.614.4153 > Email: dstevens at tryandfindit.com > > -----Original Message----- > From: hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net [mailto: > hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net] On Behalf Of Carey Baker > Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 9:34 AM > To: Town Websites > Cc: HT-discuss > Subject: Re: [Hidden-tech] Cable Router > > ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area. > ** If you did, we all thank you. > > > _______________________________________________ > Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net > Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net > > You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list. > If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members > page on the Hidden Tech Web site. > http://www.hidden-tech.net/members > > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.hidden-tech.net/pipermail/hidden-discuss/attachments/20140410/3321d568/attachment.html