At that distance, with no line of sight, its not really practical, especially for a laptop. Its technically possible, but would require directional antennas and a wireless router on each end, and even so the buildings in the way could be a problem, depending how many there are.
A much easier solution is to get your own DSL line and wireless router, and given the hardware required to connect to your parents, it might even be cheaper.
Bob
Originally Posted by
Jimmie76
Now to take over this thread slightly (I didn't want to start another thread), I am wondering if I can use the Wifi that my folks have to save me having to get my own. They have already agreed that this isn't a problem for them and it will save me having to schlep over there with my laptop when I need to look something up/email etc.
The problem is that as the crow flies they are just over 2,000 ft away and there are large (i.e. tall) houses in the way, so no line of sight. Is it even remotely possible that this would work? and if so can anyone reccomend some cheap wifi equipment for my laptop, to do this with?
As always any help much appreciated