With the popularity of laptops, wireless Internet using WIFI technology has become immensely popular. The need for more speed over a larger distance has pushed the wireless industry to produce more powerful and sensitive WIFI equipment. The legal FCC power limit for WIFI using omni-directional antenna's stands at 1 Watt maximum. A quick scan of the market reveals several brands producing WIFI consumer market equipment nearing the FCC limit.
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FCC WIFI power limit
Currently the maximum FCC power limit (EIRP) for wireless LAN's using omni-directional antenna's is set at 1000 mW (1 Watt). An average WIFI access point nowadays transmits at a 50 to 200 mW power rating which is enough for most. Better antenna's and antenna placement can easily increase the range of an average WIFI access point. More transmit power and receiver sensitivity are required when large distances need to be bridged.
High power WIFI access points
In October 2009 the following consumer market High power Access Points are sold:
Also interesting : High power WIFI USB adapter and WIFI repeater / range extender.
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Bountiful BWRG1000 - Router and AP - B/G compatible |
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EnGenius ECB-8610S - B/G compatible
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- 500 mW - access point and router - B/G compatible |
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Versa Technology ap400-lg - 400 mW - access point and router - B/G compatible |
