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The Wireless Backpack Repeater

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the i'm-to-sexy-for-my-backpack dept.

Andy Laurence writes "So, you've decided to do a webcast around the streets of Bristol, but your puny wireless NIC isn't up to it? You need the ultimate wireless repeater! Built from an old backpack, a lead acid battery, a Linksys wireless device, and a rather scary antenna, this wireless repeater will get you webcasting from over a mile away." You'd definitely burn extra calories hiking with that thing.

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  1. Nope... by Mz6 · · Score: 5, Informative
    After going to Bristol Wireless' webpage I highly doubt this is a USA address.

    8 Bannerman Buildings,
    Bannerman Road,
    Easton
    Bristol
    BS5 0RR

    Telephone
    0117 9025247

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    Hmmm.
  2. Re:More details on power? by tim_mathews · · Score: 5, Informative

    Well, according to the manual for the router it takes 12VDC and the connector is + Tip, that is the positive wire goes to the inside part of the plug. So no special electronics, just wire from the battery to the router. The manual also says that the router draws 1.0amp, so I'd put a 1.5 - 2 amp fuse in line as well. The router probably has an internal fuse, but for an extra $0.50 why not?