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I wonder if optical communications (with lasers or similar technology) would be a better choice in this situation, given that there is line of sight. With WiFi
by digitallyfree 5y ago
I wonder if optical communications (with lasers or similar technology) would be a better choice in this situation, given that there is line of sight. With WiFi you are mostly limited by the legal requirements regarding transmit power.
See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free-space_optical_communication https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free-space_optical_communicati....
- wmf 5y agoWith eye-safe optical power, FSO is limited to very short range under 5 km.
- Sporktacular 5y agoNope, they suck. Rain, pollution, low clouds, fog, thermals etc and it drops to nothing.