Just want to say that I did take the previous advice to cross-post this in urban commandos subforum. I've checked into a couple of the suggested options and have so far struck out.
The EnGenius ENH900EXT (pretty high powered, high-tech device) was suggested but it would only be capable of 600-700 feet omni-directional range for the use I'm looking for.
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You really need 2 separate systems. One to beam the connection from point A to point B and then another to create a outdoor hotspot at point B.
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You really need 2 separate systems. One to beam the connection from point A to point B and then another to create a outdoor hotspot at point B.
One thing to keep in mind that is the range of coverage needed in a single field is still pretty large. Some of the ag fields are 1/2 mile long so well over 1,000 feet coverage is need from even a centralized location in the field. A solution that utilizes a sub-station with a directional antenna communicating to the base-station and an Omni-directional antenna communicating with the mobile equipment would add several complications. #1 setup & tear-down of the sub-station every time they change fields, #2 antenna aiming problems may arise, #3 powering a remote radio-station where no line-power is available, #4 other concerns with transporting said equipment to the location.
Quoted:Tons of factors involved to give you an exact solution (or if it is even practical ) but the best bang for the buck solution........
If there is ( or could be) Line-of-sight between the area that currently has internet connectivity and the area that has it then you could probably get by with a couple of Ubiquiti Nanostations like a NSM3 or NSM5 for a 2 mile link.
At the far end you could use a Ubiquit OUTDOOR AP to create a hot spot
I understand that there isn't an easy or cheap solution, just surveying the options.
Quoted:ETA: If you want to cover more area on the hotspot ( you could could ditch the included 5dbi antennas for 10 or 13dbi Omni
How much could that gain on an Omni-directional system?