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Posted by J David Ellis on May 22, 2009, 12:07 am
Gary wrote:
>> i want to experiment at first with a setup that does not involve the
>> existing cable modems and wireless routers. i think you've answered one
>> question: do i need both a cable modem and a router at each site? the
>> answer seems to be yes.
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> The answer to this question depends on how close the sites are to one
> another. If they are close enough to reach a single wireless router, you
> could do everything you want with a single wireless network. This would
> also allow you to reduce your internet connection to a single cable modem.
> Of course, you'd have to evaluate if the bandwidth provided by a single
> cable modem is sufficient for your needs.
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> -Gary
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terrain is not wireless friendly. steep hills and dense trees separate the
sites. am i correct that both a cable modem and a router is required at each
site?
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> network to link windows and mac computers for file sharing. i believe i
> need a cable modem at each location and might be able to use vpn. there is
> already an internet feed on the network along with television signals.