Newbie Question... lol

[techspert]

Hey all, so I have a Nano 2 setup as an AP (no WDS) providing coverage in a fairly large trailer park.

Now one of my friends/client (lol) wants one of the Nano 2s setup at his place (considering he doesn't get any coverage inside his trailer and a very strong signal right outside). I brought up the idea of a cheap repeater with a good antenna but... he wants a Nano 2.

Could someone please tell me how to configure the 2nd Nano2 to repeat the signal? I am using MAC address filtering to activate my clients.

Should I setup WDS and if so, what would I have to do to the existing Nano 2?

Thank you for any help!

-Jason

[Shockware1]

I'd just mount the nano outside for great signal and run a cable inside. With a long enough cord I'm sure he could get to where he needs to be.

It's a trailer, how big could it be? :)

[WHT]

Or hard wire the Nano to a cheap Linksys wireless router.

[mh1]

You can repeat the signal but don't forget that the repeated signal comes out from the same antenna which receives the signal.

[techspert]

Thanks for all the suggestions. This knowledge on this forum is totally amazing!

I ended up setting the main Nano2 to AP with auto WDS, and configuring the 2nd Nano with the same SSID & channel. Worked like a charm!

I am super psyched that all I have to do now when I want to add an access point is set the new Nano to AP WDS and bing bang boom! lol

Now unfortunately the town which I reside in has a ridiculous rule that says "Rules do not permit private aerials or antennas in the park." and they are requesting that I take down the main Nano (which I will refuse to do, lol).

Correct me if I'm wrong, but if that statute was properly enforced wouldn't that mean that all the little home networks people have would have to be shut down as well. One could go as far as saying that any laptop that has wireless capability would not be permitted in the park as well (because any wireless adapter must have an antenna internal or external)! Please correct me if I'm off base here, but

Luckily, I have a strong backing from the community because I am doing something which I have made no profit from, and providing the same if not better service than other local ISP's!

It should be interested to see how this plays out with the Board of Directors.

Any thoughts on this issue?

-Jason Bray

[WHT]

Now unfortunately the town which I reside in has a ridiculous rule that says "Rules do not permit private aerials or antennas in the park." and they are requesting that I take down the main Nano (which I will refuse to do, lol). I assume you are in the United States.

Here is how it will play out.

1) You refuse to do it.
2) They get a court order forcing you to remove it and make you liable for all expenses involved. Its a court order, you are obligated to abide by it.
3) You then file a complaint with the FCC has they have violated Federal law by forcing you to remove the antenna.
4) You then file a civil lawsuit against them for damages as they had no compelling legal jurisdiction to enforce what they said. You'll also want to ad 10x times to the damages as punitive award to you.

http://www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.htmland scroll down to the bottom where it says "Links to Relevant Orders and the Rule" and you'll see how the FCC trumps local code enforcement every time.

Edited: I had to correct the link above. It should read http://www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.html

Also, you said it was a park. does it fall under any historic preservation list? Is there a compelling safety issue?

[techspert]

Wow! That's crazy! How much do you think I would be able to sue for?

I would feel kinda bad because they are my neighbors, but I'm just curious.

If push comes to shove that would be a route that I would consider, hopefully this matter doesn't reach the court order stage. It's a ridiculous regulation.

I actually reside in a trailer park, not a recreational park, so there are no historic preservation laws or safety issues.

Thanks,

Jason Bray

[WHT]

Ignore them for now for now. Let them make the next move.

If its a verbal warning, just smile back at them. DO NOT say anything more. The first to speak next, effectively capitulates the argument.

When a written warning comes, set up a face to face meeting (most likley it will be a board or council meeting) and hand them a copy of the OTARD rules. Ask them if they are will to take the RISK of continuing this. You MUST use verbally announce the word "RISK". If they accept the risk, you have to get the names of the people that signed off on the risk.

This is a very effective method when you stand in front of a city council, usually its the city attorney that speaks up first when you ask if they are willing to take a risk of Federal non-compliance. Follow up with a registered return-receipt letter in ten calender days asking if they have resolved their issue to your satisfaction.

Print out http://www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.html and show it to them.

[techspert]

Thanks so much!

WHT is the man! lol

Yea, I have setup a meeting with the board manager (as most of the board members are out of town for the summer) because I did receive a letter.

Thank you so much!

Jason Bray

[WHT]

Been there, done that ...NEXT!

[WHT]

If the board manager stonewalls you with the excuse it woll have to wait until the other members are back at end of summer, the FCC considers that an undue restriction and you still win.