Some community wireless / WDS feasibility questions

[George Lathrop]

How big is this network? I live in a 3 house compound and we all share a 
an Internet connection. We do not share a network, altho we could. NO 
repeaters involved as the distance -100ft. Every client has a different 
brand of client. Standards are great.

Fred Weston wrote:
> So, the wireless bug's been getting me again as of late.  I've been
> reading up on WDS and looking at cheapish used hardware on eBay trying
> to figure out what it would cost to set up a small community network.
> Anybody have any input as to the feasibility of WDS for that type of
> thing?  I realize WDS means lower overall bandwidth but that isn't
> necessarily a huge problem for me.
> 
>>From what I've read, it looks like some manufacturers use WDS that
> only works with the exact same model AP throughout the network... are
> there any that are more standardized so hardware could be mixed?  Any
> thoughts on specific models to look for (cost is the primary factor,
> but then again I don't want to spend money on garbage)...?  I guess I
> really just want to hear some stories from people with real world
> experience with a similar scenario; does it work / not work, what
> problems did you run into, etc.
> 
> Thanks
> _______________________________________________
> Talk mailing list
> Talk at seattlewireless.net
> http://seattlewireless.net/mailman/listinfo/talk
> 
> 
>