Long-range Wi-Fi

Long-range Wi-Fi is used for low-cost, unregulated point-to-point computer network connections, as an alternative to other fixed wireless, cellular networks or satellite Internet access - wikipedia

A 1 watt wifi amp and antenna setup on my roof. - wikimedia.org

Wi-Fi networks have a range that's limited by the transmission power, antenna type, the location they're used in, and the environment. A typical wireless router in an indoor point-to-multipoint arrangement using 802.11n and a stock antenna might have a range of 32 metres (105 ft). Outdoor point-to-point arrangements, through use of directional antennas, can be extended with many kilometers between stations.

# Loretu, Peru

Loreto Region, in the jungle region of Peru, is the location of the longest Wi-Fi-based multihop network in the world. This network has been implemented by the Rural Telecommunications Research Group of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru - wikipedia

Antenna's installation at Napo, Loreto (March 2007) - wikimedia.org

The Wi-Fi chain goes through many small villages and takes seventeen hops to cover the whole distance. It begins in Cabo Pantoja's Health Post and finishes at downtown Iquitos.

Its length is about 445 km. The intervention zone was established in the lowland jungle with elevations under 500 meters above sea level. It is a flat zone and for this reason GTR PUCP installed towers (Radio masts and towers) with an average height of 80 meters.

- The link was established in 2007. GTR PUCP, the regional government of Loreto, and Vicariate San José de Amazonas are working together on maintenance of the network. - Frequency channels used: 1, 6 and 11, 802.11g non-interfered channels - smartBridges Wireless Routers were used. - L-com antennas were used.