Wireless Repeaters

 

The installation of a wireless network within a home or office can seem like a simple task, however ensuring that the internet signal reaches all of the wireless devices in the area is another challenge. There are a plethora of obstacles that can prohibit signal strength from optimum productivity. For example, signals are weakened the longer of a distance they travel. When physical structures are in between the access point and the wireless device, it is common to see signal strength drop significantly. For example, if a person installs a wireless access point in the basement of his or her home, the signal may not reach computers or other devices on the first or second floor.

This problem has an easy fix!

Ensuring a reliable signal reaches all of the required devices is especially important in an office setting. Many businesses depend on a steady internet connection to communicate with their clients and to perform their daily tasks. At AIR802, we understand these concerns, and it is why we offer useful rich features in our wireless access points which include our universal repeater function. A universal repeater function allows one to communicate with a specific wireless SSID and repeat or regenerate the signal as the same or a different name providing enhanced coverage without having to have an Ethernet cable connect to the access point.

Extend Signal With a Wireless Repeater

The greatest benefit a wireless repeater offers is that is works to extend an internet signal — whether it is in a home or a corporate office — to other network devices, all without requiring additional wiring. All one has to do is place the repeater halfway between the wireless access point or router and the computer or other device in need of a signal, and the wireless signal will be extended to that device. People do not have to worry about breaking their budget or figuring out complicated installation procedures. The signal can be extended quickly so that employees can return to work or kids can once again do their research for their homework.

For more information about an access point with wireless repeater capability, please contact us today

WiFi Antennas

Whether you are planning on installing an internet access point in your home or office, or planning on using some type of 802.11 radio communication — you are going to need a WiFi antenna to complete your installation. At AIR802, we manufacture a number of different WiFi antennas, each designed with specifications for certain applications. Here is brief overview of some of the most popular and efficient WiFi antennas we offer:

Omni-Directional Antennas

This WiFi antenna style is designed to provide 360 degree coverage. Indoor and outdoor omni-directional antennas are both available. Some antennas are also designed to be installed on the ceiling (ceiling mounted) or as a plug-in where high gain requirements exist. While omni-directional antennas provide coverage in all 360 degrees, they also will allow any undesired noise to be received. Thus, if coverage is not needed in all directions a more directional style antenna may be preferred to focus radio frequency energy to the desired areas. Also, omni-directional antennas may be a single frequency band or a dual-band covering multiple  frequency bands.

WiFi Yagi Antenna

This type of antenna is designed for semi-directional communications. They provide somewhere less than the 360 degree coverage of an omni-directional antenna, but they have a much broader beamwidth than a grid style antenna. The higher the gain, the narrower the beamwidth coverage will be. For those who wish to install an antenna which covers campuses, corporate facilities, or government networks, they may wish to look into purchasing a WiFi yagi antenna. It features an outer protective covering, so it can be placed outdoors and be trusted to withstand various degrees of weather. It can also stream wireless video such as security camera footage.

Grid Antennas

This large grid WiFi antenna is designed for long distance signals and connections (point-to-point or point-to-multipoint connections). Grid antennas are highly directional antenna and this type of antenna must be installed outside — most likely on the roof of a building or communications tower– it too is designed to withstand the natural elements such as wind gusts and rain.

Home Networking

Do you have a detached garage or guest house that needs to be networked to your home? If so, AIR802 can help. We offer the high-quality Yagi antenna that is perfect for providing a reliable internet signal and networking two separate buildings together.

Networking two locations together is a convenient way to provide a secure, reliable internet connection to all computers and other wireless devices in both buildings as well as share important information between the devices. Networking two locations together is a good idea for parents who wish to monitor their young children’s internet access when they are in the guest house or garage. Parents can view the websites their children have been on, and restrict their access to certain inappropriate sites. Having all the computers in your home on the same network is also convenient for work-at-home individuals who need to access work documents from any computer, smart phone, or other wireless device no matter if they are working in their home, office in the detached garage, or in the guest house.

In order to network the two locations, you are going to have to install a Yagi antenna on each building so that face each other. Each antenna would then have to be connected back inside of each building using an antenna cable. This cable would then be connected to an access point, router or a wireless USB adapter to gain its internet signal. At AIR802 we carry all of the equipment you need to successfully install these antennas into your home and other detached locations. Please visit our website for more information about this equipment as well as other high-quality devices, cables, etc. we have available.

Almost everyone nowadays installs a security system to protect their loved ones and possession at home against intruders. Whether it is a complex lock, a simple alarm, or a sensor that automatically calls the police, having a security systems gives people a piece of mind every time they walk out the door. Why should your business office be any less secure? It is important for business owners to be pro-active and protect their company by installing security cameras in and around your company’s office. At AIR802 we can provide you with the high-quality and reliable equipment you need to power your security cameras.

Once you have purchased security cameras, the next thing you need to think about it where you would like to place them. Many people choose to install their cameras outside facing the doors or windows so that way they can clearly spot intruders trying to enter the building. Larger corporations even place security cameras in the parking lot in case an incident occurs to one of their employees or customers while they are walking to their car. This helps employees, especially those who work late, feel safer while walking out to their cars at night.

In order to place cameras in these outside locations you are most likely going to need power over Ethernet (POE) for your power source. Using a power over Ethernet splitter is perfect for the outdoors where no outlets are available because it allows you to split the injected power from the Ethernet cable and use it to power non-PoE devices like the security cameras.
Once you have these cameras installed, you and your employees can rest assured that they are protected against unexpected threats.

Looking to install a wireless internet system in your office? Or are you just looking to update your old wired internet system in your business office? No matter what your reason is for wanting to install a wireless access point in your office, with the help of AIR802’s quality equipment, it can be a simple task for you to accomplish.
There are three important pieces of equipment that you will need to install a wireless access point in your office. Here is a quick rundown of what you are going to need:
• Power-over-Ethernet (POE): No matter where you decide to install your access point, it needs to have a power source for it to work. POE allows you to install the access point away from an outlet and in a more convenient location out of the way of things such as in the ceiling.
• 24 port managed gigabit switch: A 24 port managed gigabit switch is perfect for the office because it has 24 separate ports for 24 separate computers or other devices. Having a designated port for each device allows for a speedy transfer of data between devices. The ability to share data in a fast and reliable way is key for any office building.
• 802.11N antenna: Once you have decided on a location for your wireless access point you are going to need an appropriate quality antenna to radiate the internet signal wireless to all the devices in your office. The 802.11N antenna, which depending on your access point, will either be operating in the 2.4 GHz band, 5.1 to 5.8 GHz band or both bands. If using both bands you may need to choose a dual-band antenna. If the antenna is not directly attached to the access point, then you will to purchase a wifi antenna cable to extend between the access point and antenna. If the distance is further than 10 to 15 feet, choose AIR802 CA400 or CA600 type antenna cable to minimize any signal loss.