I just love marketing...
10 miles range now read the small print underneath
* Range estimation is based on two wireless nodes each with an ANT24D18 antenna attached, a NETGEAR 3 m low-loss antenna cable, 10 dBI link budget margin, associating wtih each other at 11 Mbps under ideal line-of-sight conditions.
Ideal line of sight = no buildings, no RF emitters(cells, CB, etc.), no rain, no birds, no trees, etc.
Futher qualifiers:
Note: To obtain optimal results in extending wireless range with antenna installations, it is recommended that a qualified professional installer is consulted for site survey and proper installation.
To comply with FCC rules the ANT24O5 antenna should only be used with devices that have been FCC approved for use with the ANT24O5. Please check the NETGEAR web site at
http://www.NETGEAR.com/go/antennas_fcc for an updated list of FCC approved devices.
For EU, use of any antenna requires careful planning and extra consideration to comply with EU emissions and health standards and regulations. It is ecommended that a qualified professional installer service is consulted for site survey and proper installation. Antenna installation must comply with the maximum level authorized by each country.
Legal Note:
The antennas are only legal in the US when used with FCC approved access pints and cabling.
Price tag for the cheapest approved set up is:
2x125+2x45 + 2x83 = $506
(2 access points, 2 antenna, 2 -30' cables)
Using the high gain antenna adds $310 for a total of $816. The high gain antenna would be a must because of the structures in between the sites.
Kinda pricey for LAN gaming, or even illegally sharing an internet connection...