Recommendations for outdoors bridge hardware

Situation:
Vigor 2600Gi ADSL router connected to AEBS. Use the Vigor's 802.11g network for legacy/lower security kit. The AEBS provides secure (-ish) 802.11n network in the house. I need to extend the secure network to an outbuilding (20 meters from house, 40 meters from AEBS), where I'll be using wired and wireless equipment. I've tried moving the AEBS to the nearest possible point, but I only get a fluctuating rate of around 30 on the MBP (as opposed to the normal rock-solid rate of 130).
So, the question:
Can anyone recommend a pair of third-party wireless devices (available in the UK) to bridge the gap and which support 802.11n? Something cheaper than a pair of Cisco 1300s! Maybe something like the SMCWEB-N. Ideally I'd like a recommendation based on experience of it working. I'd like the option of an external antenna, just to give myself the best chance of getting a working solution (Apple - why no external option?). I intend to add a Time Capsule or similar at a later date.
Thanks for your help. Take it easy,
Rob.

The WLC won't be able to control a 'bridge', unless you were using 1552.
But you could use the radios on the bridge as well, so long as you use 'infrastrucure-ssid optional' under the SSID. that will allow you to 'bridge' on teh 5GHz and still use the 2.4GHz
HTH,
Steve
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I have several 1262 LAP's connected to a virtual WLC controller. I need to build a wireless bridge to a warehouse for a few computers and voip phones. Any recomendations on the hardware and configeration? I've done this before with Proxim AP's, but am new to Cisco's wireless hardware. Duel radio's would help, so I can put one inside and one outside for the bridge.

The WLC won't be able to control a 'bridge', unless you were using 1552.
But you could use the radios on the bridge as well, so long as you use 'infrastrucure-ssid optional' under the SSID. that will allow you to 'bridge' on teh 5GHz and still use the 2.4GHz
HTH,
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Hardware sizing recommendations for B2B Server

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What ideal Win Server and Hardware are recommended for 11g DBs

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I like Harm's analogy better then mine. One prize cow vs. 20 regular cows. The imagery is very clear. In a production environment, where volume counts, more is better then a single top notch one. A single cow can only produce so much mik per day, no matter how extraordinary it is. But 20 can theoretically produce 20 times more (practically, maybe 17 to 18). Quantity, not quality. I'm not saying that you should get crappy hardware. Just good hardware, not high performance ones.
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Hardware recommendations for Planning & HFM

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HTH
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Recommendations for a SILENT laptop?

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Last edited by vomix (2007-12-09 08:58:01)

- It has to be SILENT & robust !!!
Every new laptop with core 2 duo, and a decent GPU should meet that criteria. Gone are the times of P4 burning holes in the chassis. Of course, there are exceptions, but those laptops are generally running high end GPUs, like the "Asus G1s" do.
- Linux (and specially arch) hardware compatibility
Arch has the best chance of working, out of *any* distro if you ask me. That's has been my experience any way.
- Wireless would be a plus
99.9 of all have wlan built in nowadays.
- Consequent autonomy & battery life
Again, core 2 duo are really efficient. Just avoid 7200 rpm drives and hungry GPUs. Most laptops already have 5200 rpm drives unless it'a a gaming laptop anyway.
- Dvd reader
You have a really funny idea of what a brand new 2007 laptop might have If you manage to find one without a DVD reader, then congratulations, you might just as well have won the lottery.
- Not so small screen
I recently bought a 14.1" laptop, and the screen size was too small for many hours in front of it. Belive it or not, a 15.4" was way more comfortable, even though in reality the difference shouldn't be that large. What you should worry about, is the screen quality. Really. Some laptops have really *crappy* viewing angles, spread of brightness and light leakage. Be careful, and read reviews first.
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Quote from: Bernhard on 18-July-14, 04:17:30
FM2+ CPU development is at the forefront. They are APUs and are meant as a unique processing unit that can perform better in terms of integrated Graphics than anything that Intel has to offer. Their current CPU performance is not competitive. So if you want raw CPU power, then the FX8 series is the better option.
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No socket or chipset will be out there forever. Just look at the frequent changes Intel makes and how AMD has been doing the same. So one has to make a decision on the best compromise available at the time and commit.
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Thanks for all the information !

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