Linus' parents share a video about Ubiquiti.
Linus' parents share a video about Ubiquiti.
I reside in a somewhat rural location and the only choice for internet is satellite via ViaSat or HughesNet. I won’t invest in HughesNet because its speeds are around 25 Mbps max for about 10 gigabits, which might not suffice for two years. Currently, I’m using a Neighgear Nighthawk M1 with a SIM card, but my download caps at 3 Mbps while upload is nearer to 10 Mbps. I’m curious about how they managed with Ubiquiti AirNano and Unifi. The nearest cable ISP is roughly 10 miles away, which might be the furthest I can reach. If I set up the Ubiquiti equipment, how would I connect the other side to my ISP from home? Would this setup be feasible given the surrounding trees?
Ensure there’s a clear view for these setups, confirming you can maintain visibility. Partner with someone who has property offering unobstructed sightlines to your home and strong internet service. I’ll check if the provider can extend the connection by paying additional fees.
Ideally you'd require a pole positioned above the tree line to ensure clear signal path. You might also need approval from property owners for access and installation, along with ISP support to connect the antenna. Be mindful of potential interference from wildlife or other sources. For such distances, dishes similar to those used in 20km Wi-Fi networks would be more suitable. Overall, the initial setup would likely be costly and time-consuming.
the closest ISP you can reach is Xfinity Comcast. just call their customer service line.
It’s possible to check if they could manage a close run and then cover the additional distance, though it might not be inexpensive. If you believe it’s worthwhile...
Reach out to them and request a supervisor. Check if you can arrange a site survey. I’m honest, I’ve encountered bids as high as $50,000 for a shorter range. 10 miles could be too costly. Comcast will bill you per foot of cable, for each node and amp they need to install.
Ensuring clear communication with long-range radios requires more than just a direct line of sight. To achieve optimal performance, consider the Fresnel zone as well. Radio signals don’t move in a straight path; they create a curved area around the antennas, similar to an "American football" shape. For strong reception, maintain at least 80% separation within this zone. To determine the zone size, measure the straight-line distance between the antennas and divide it by two. The central point will be where the signal strength peaks. Calculate the zone width using the formula: Radius = 8.656 × sqrt(d/f). Here, d is the distance between antennas and f is the signal frequency in GHz. For instance, if someone is 10 miles (about 16 km) away and uses an AirFiber connection operating at 5 GHz, the radius at the center would be approximately 15.5 meters. If they switch to a 2.4 GHz antenna, the radius expands to around 22.3 meters, requiring roughly 15 meters extra clearance in the middle.