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Yes there is, it took a simple google search to find them

http://www.l-com.com/wireless-...
http://www.l-com.com/wireless-...

Yes there is, it took a simple google search to find them

http://www.l-com.com/wireless-...
http://www.l-com.com/wireless-...

Search for NEMA enclosures and pick the one that fits your machine.

Here's one you might like but it's not cheap at $325 each.

With quantity discounts. I actually own one of these.

http://www.l-com.com/wireless-antenna-24-51-58-ghz-20dbi-flat-panel-antenna-n-female-connector

Shop much?

Let's see...

• USB - A: CPU Host connection
• USB-B: Large Peripheral Client Connection (printers, scanners, etc)
• USB-Mini Type B (4 position and 5 position): old connector for small devices too small for a standard USB-B port (still in limited use but being phased out, Mini to Micro and Micro to Mini adapters are available)
• USB-Micro Type B: Current connection standard for small devices too small for standard USB-B port
• USB-3.0 Type A/B: Same as USB A and B above, only re-designed with extra connectors to support the 3.0 standard
• USB- 3.0 Micro Type B: Same as USB-Micro B above, redesigned with extra connectors to support the 3.0 standard

Also note that the USB-3.0 ports are designed to be able to accept all 2.0 connectors.

Sources:

• USB Connector Chart
• USB

I'm not sure if this antenna does what you need, but http://www.l-com.com/item.aspx?id=41160 , 800 MHz - 2.5 GHz 11dBi Log Periodic Broadband Yagi Antenna $60. If you have the 700MHz LTE that may not work.

I've been using l-com since early 2000 when they were still Hyperlink Technologies and can attest to the quality of their products. We had many of their antenna up for 8 years, only switching them to another model of their product in the 5GHz range so we could get higher speeds with newer radios. They have survived being outside in Texas weather without a glitch.

If you are doing an outside install of any antenna, use lightning protection. I have seen too many places stick a fixed wireless antenna outside, only to have it hit by lightning and have it come back thru the network port.

There are IP67 waterproof USB cables. These have a screw-on mantle to protect the plug from water. You can insert a normal USB plug in these ports and these cables can be inserted in a normal USB port (but in both cases you lose the waterproofness).

I haven't seen a solution to connect it under water while maintaining waterproofness. There may be some (conductive) water between the contacts after the seal is tightened, creating a short. If I were to design an USB connector for that I'd try a slow flow of compressed air to force the water out.

Then again: none of these solutions are really in a size applicable for a phone.

Two options: (1.) wifi directional antenna (2.) sat-phone sub.

Option 1:
My advice is to get a nice directional wifi antenna. That way when you are in a port you can easily snoop the port for open wifi networks and get free internet. I will list three antennas of interest. They are ordered from best to worst gain ( dBi i.e. how much the antenna amplifies a weak signal )... or in terms of least to most practical ( i.e. how large the antenna is... do you have to mount it ).
(a.) 9 dBi gain, 6x3x3 inches, needs mounting, http://www.l-com.com/item.aspx?id=21852
(b.) 8 dBi, 4.5x4.5x1 inches, needs flat wall, http://www.l-com.com/productfamily.aspx?id=6300
(c.) 5 dBi, 6.5x1.0x0.2 inches, attaches to the back of a laptop, http://www.l-com.com/item.aspx?id=21330

I kind of like the smallest one the most because the datasheet shows it being attached to the back of laptop

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Option 2:
Sign up for a sat-phone service that serves your part of the globe. Try: Inmarsat/ISat, Thuraya. You might be able to get a DECENT rate on a data plan. Expect a high price for any satellite access.

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I am really interested in how it works out! At some point I plan on sailing around the world! So I would like to know what happens.

Sincerely,
Trevor

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p.s. if you REALLY want to be cool go with one of the parabolic wifi antennas! Like this small 14 dBi, 10x10 inch http://www.l-com.com/productfamily.aspx?id=6150 parabolic

Two options: (1.) wifi directional antenna (2.) sat-phone sub.

Option 1:
My advice is to get a nice directional wifi antenna. That way when you are in a port you can easily snoop the port for open wifi networks and get free internet. I will list three antennas of interest. They are ordered from best to worst gain ( dBi i.e. how much the antenna amplifies a weak signal )... or in terms of least to most practical ( i.e. how large the antenna is... do you have to mount it ).
(a.) 9 dBi gain, 6x3x3 inches, needs mounting, http://www.l-com.com/item.aspx?id=21852
(b.) 8 dBi, 4.5x4.5x1 inches, needs flat wall, http://www.l-com.com/productfamily.aspx?id=6300
(c.) 5 dBi, 6.5x1.0x0.2 inches, attaches to the back of a laptop, http://www.l-com.com/item.aspx?id=21330

I kind of like the smallest one the most because the datasheet shows it being attached to the back of laptop

---

Option 2:
Sign up for a sat-phone service that serves your part of the globe. Try: Inmarsat/ISat, Thuraya. You might be able to get a DECENT rate on a data plan. Expect a high price for any satellite access.

---

I am really interested in how it works out! At some point I plan on sailing around the world! So I would like to know what happens.

Sincerely,
Trevor

---

p.s. if you REALLY want to be cool go with one of the parabolic wifi antennas! Like this small 14 dBi, 10x10 inch http://www.l-com.com/productfamily.aspx?id=6150 parabolic

Two options: (1.) wifi directional antenna (2.) sat-phone sub.

Option 1:
My advice is to get a nice directional wifi antenna. That way when you are in a port you can easily snoop the port for open wifi networks and get free internet. I will list three antennas of interest. They are ordered from best to worst gain ( dBi i.e. how much the antenna amplifies a weak signal )... or in terms of least to most practical ( i.e. how large the antenna is... do you have to mount it ).
(a.) 9 dBi gain, 6x3x3 inches, needs mounting, http://www.l-com.com/item.aspx?id=21852
(b.) 8 dBi, 4.5x4.5x1 inches, needs flat wall, http://www.l-com.com/productfamily.aspx?id=6300
(c.) 5 dBi, 6.5x1.0x0.2 inches, attaches to the back of a laptop, http://www.l-com.com/item.aspx?id=21330

I kind of like the smallest one the most because the datasheet shows it being attached to the back of laptop

---

Option 2:
Sign up for a sat-phone service that serves your part of the globe. Try: Inmarsat/ISat, Thuraya. You might be able to get a DECENT rate on a data plan. Expect a high price for any satellite access.

---

I am really interested in how it works out! At some point I plan on sailing around the world! So I would like to know what happens.

Sincerely,
Trevor

---

p.s. if you REALLY want to be cool go with one of the parabolic wifi antennas! Like this small 14 dBi, 10x10 inch http://www.l-com.com/productfamily.aspx?id=6150 parabolic

Two options: (1.) wifi directional antenna (2.) sat-phone sub.

Option 1:
My advice is to get a nice directional wifi antenna. That way when you are in a port you can easily snoop the port for open wifi networks and get free internet. I will list three antennas of interest. They are ordered from best to worst gain ( dBi i.e. how much the antenna amplifies a weak signal )... or in terms of least to most practical ( i.e. how large the antenna is... do you have to mount it ).
(a.) 9 dBi gain, 6x3x3 inches, needs mounting, http://www.l-com.com/item.aspx?id=21852
(b.) 8 dBi, 4.5x4.5x1 inches, needs flat wall, http://www.l-com.com/productfamily.aspx?id=6300
(c.) 5 dBi, 6.5x1.0x0.2 inches, attaches to the back of a laptop, http://www.l-com.com/item.aspx?id=21330

I kind of like the smallest one the most because the datasheet shows it being attached to the back of laptop

---

Option 2:
Sign up for a sat-phone service that serves your part of the globe. Try: Inmarsat/ISat, Thuraya. You might be able to get a DECENT rate on a data plan. Expect a high price for any satellite access.

---

I am really interested in how it works out! At some point I plan on sailing around the world! So I would like to know what happens.

Sincerely,
Trevor

---

p.s. if you REALLY want to be cool go with one of the parabolic wifi antennas! Like this small 14 dBi, 10x10 inch http://www.l-com.com/productfamily.aspx?id=6150 parabolic

Define "normal" cable prices. I realize that "internet" pricing should be cheaper, but when I went out looking for a good place to buy bulk cables (30+), I couldn't find a single retail place with a reasonable price.

7 ft. Cat-6, blue:
Best Buy - $17

L-Com - $8 (as low as $7 if you're buying quantity)

I have no affiliation with L-Com, and I'm sure there are others out there like this, but I try to spread the word when I have a good experience with a vendor. I ended up ordering 30 3-ft cables for just over $2 each. The price was fantastic and the service was great.

Building long analog VGA cables that can run high res well isn't too hard, just get a bunch of F-Connector to BNC-Connector adapters, a couple of short VGA->BNC adapters (all available from places like L-Com, and as much high quality RG6U/QS coax as you need. The bundle of 5 coax (2 are sync and could be crappier cable but its not worth the hassle) is kind of thick, but even at 100' there is no ghosting at 1600x1200. If you're running dual headed 10 thick coax is kind of bulky, but still managable.

The hard part used to be the PS/2 keyboard/mouse (which you can build long cables for and they mostly always work), nowdays I use USB for everything (you can 'extend' USB quite a distance by using active cables). DVI has also made the long monitor cable thing less of a pain (DVI cables are much thinner than 10 coax). Also, with USB-2 I can stick my DVD and CD burners at the desktop. Audio is obviously easy: either USB or plain line level analog.

The only major recent negative surprise was Plextor's last generation external USB2 DVD burner has a fan in it that sounds like a leaf blower, I have to leave it shut off except when I'm using it.

Finally, if you want super low tech, with a little attention to temperature (a low speed baffled fan) you can simply stick your whole rig under a big rubbermaid trash bin (turned upside down). That kills almost all the high frequency noise, the only trick is making an exhaust stack to pull out the hot air at the top that doesn't leak too much noise. If you like woodworking build it with 3/4 plywood and its almost totally silent. I did this for a couple of years but the contraption was ugly.

Instead of making stupid comments regarding VMWare or laptops, here is something that will actually help you out. I just completed my rack a few months ago. Building a home rack is not that expensive but you will need to look around because most of the rackmount products are business oriented and they seem to be more expensive. Here are the links to the stuff I used. Some of the prices may be slightly off (previous slashdot post) but you should be able to track down most of the stuff. I do agree with the posts regarding the 1U servers it will be much easier for you to stick with 2U and up servers, the extra space makes it much easier and cheaper to work with. Some of the links are not quite working (l-com and bestbuy) but I think it is from problems on the vendors website, hopefully they will work tomorrow or I will post new links.

Relay rack 38U steel, with base (should fit under a doorway with casters)
129.00 - Rack
60.00 - Base(Freestanding Application)
40.00 - Casters

Rackmount Computer Case
130.00 - Computer Case
30.00 - Power Supply (300 Watt)

LCD / KVM Switch / Mounting (need to make custom rack mount for LCD Swivel)
1200.00 - LCD Monitor (21")
41.49 - LCD Swivel [cyberguys.com]
119.95 - Rack Mount KVM (8 Port)
18.99 - KVM Cables [techdepot.com]

Rack Mount UPS
249.99 - UPS 1500VA CyberPower 1500AVR(free shipping from BestBuy, easy to return if problems, not cheapest price)

Hope that helps,
Jad

Instead of making stupid comments regarding VMWare or laptops, here is something that will actually help you out. I just completed my rack a few months ago. Building a home rack is not that expensive but you will need to look around because most of the rackmount products are business oriented and they seem to be more expensive. Here are the links to the stuff I used. Some of the prices may be slightly off (previous slashdot post) but you should be able to track down most of the stuff. I do agree with the posts regarding the 1U servers it will be much easier for you to stick with 2U and up servers, the extra space makes it much easier and cheaper to work with. Some of the links are not quite working (l-com and bestbuy) but I think it is from problems on the vendors website, hopefully they will work tomorrow or I will post new links.

Relay rack 38U steel, with base (should fit under a doorway with casters)
129.00 - Rack
60.00 - Base(Freestanding Application)
40.00 - Casters

Rackmount Computer Case
130.00 - Computer Case
30.00 - Power Supply (300 Watt)

LCD / KVM Switch / Mounting (need to make custom rack mount for LCD Swivel)
1200.00 - LCD Monitor (21")
41.49 - LCD Swivel [cyberguys.com]
119.95 - Rack Mount KVM (8 Port)
18.99 - KVM Cables [techdepot.com]

Rack Mount UPS
249.99 - UPS 1500VA CyberPower 1500AVR(free shipping from BestBuy, easy to return if problems, not cheapest price)

Hope that helps,
Jad

Well I happen to be doing the exact same thing. I decided to use an open relay rack with casters for space/ease of use purposes. Unfortunately this has not been assembled yet (physical presence issue, out of country, should have it assembled/pics by the 1st of Jan).

Relay rack 38U steel, with base (should fit under a doorway with casters)
129.00 - Rack
111.00 - Base x2 (Freestanding Application)
40.00 - Casters

Rackmount Computer Case
130.00 - Computer Case
30.00 - Power Supply (300 Watt)
15.00 - Center Mount Brackets

LCD / KVM Switch / Mounting (need to make custom rack mount for LCD Swivel)
999.00 - LCD Monitor (20")
41.49 - LCD Swivel
109.95 - Rack Mount KVM (8 Port)
18.99 - KVM Cables

Rack Mount UPS
249.99 - UPS 1500VA (free shipping from BestBuy, easy to return if problems, not cheapest price)

Hope that helps,
Jad

Well I happen to be doing the exact same thing. I decided to use an open relay rack with casters for space/ease of use purposes. Unfortunately this has not been assembled yet (physical presence issue, out of country, should have it assembled/pics by the 1st of Jan).

Relay rack 38U steel, with base (should fit under a doorway with casters)
129.00 - Rack
111.00 - Base x2 (Freestanding Application)
40.00 - Casters

Rackmount Computer Case
130.00 - Computer Case
30.00 - Power Supply (300 Watt)
15.00 - Center Mount Brackets

LCD / KVM Switch / Mounting (need to make custom rack mount for LCD Swivel)
999.00 - LCD Monitor (20")
41.49 - LCD Swivel
109.95 - Rack Mount KVM (8 Port)
18.99 - KVM Cables

Rack Mount UPS
249.99 - UPS 1500VA (free shipping from BestBuy, easy to return if problems, not cheapest price)

Hope that helps,
Jad