189 Mile Wi-Fi Connection Accomplished

I can barely keep a great connection between my router and computer (which are right beside each other), but a few Italians have accomplished an incredible feat: 304KM (189Miles) WiFi connection. It was accomplished using a 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi connection and ran between Sardinia Island and Central Italy. Despite the great length, the connection speed was a constant 5MBps.

Wi-Fi transmissions of greater distances have been reported by Gizmag previously, however, this latest endeavor by C.I.S.A.R. has achieved a connection on a 5GHz radio band at transfer rates of 5MBps. “The alignment of two 35dBi antennas at 304km (188.89 miles) spanning sea and land is a very difficult and complicated technical endeavor, but with the Ubiquiti Networks XR5 this was made simple without the need for additional devices. This saved us a lot of time, expense, and resources”, said Mr. Mirco Paesante of the C.I.S.A.R.

Source: GizMag