How to send WiFi over 10 Miles to ANYWHERE (Alex’s WISP)

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[@accessfm]

Say "So Guys..." one more funking time!

[@jamemanga314]

Hahahahahahaha

[@ChristosLouridas]

Being sick in bed and watching Alex’s and Jed’s vid. Perfect way to pass the time. So inspirational/motivational!

[@EndaLad]

Class video 👍🏻 Would love to see more videos like this on networking Alex !

[@MrD308]

Thanks Alex, Just picked one of these up and didn’t know anything abt them. Very helpful video.

[@dannymeyer5755]

Keep this series up! Love it bro

[@DennisPellanda]

Mbit... MB... come on, it's a networking video... you had to expect that!

[@geolocarta]

Boxi Boxemus - I scrolled through all the comments to find this - we have already had a rant about this before and still makes the same mistake...

[@moeassad8197]

Nothing grinds my gears more than people not knowing the difference between Mbit and MB

[@Andy76swe]

Megabit... not megabyte

[@timmyteabag69]

Anders Thorvaldsson yeah 400 megabytes per second is 3,200 megabits

[@azioprism3635]

no it was megabit what was showing on her iphone x

[@sanjaypatel902]

Oops I was wrong

[@mm64]

those kids don't care about units, or didn't know the diff between those units.

[@__mango]

Love it when an "ISP" doesn't even know the units of the stuff they are selling

[@calmingvideos6491]

love it. Thanks for improving from the previous video.

[@noahdixon3358]

Great vid bro, keep up with the good work💡

[@KeVoRkIaN7]

Thank you so much for this video. Because of it, I used this setup to create a remote wifi network. I bought a pre-configured pair on Amazon which I highly recommend. Thank you so much, this video saved me an incredible amount of time and frustrations for sure. It totally solved something I have needed to do for years. Your parents' house is nice!

[@mm64]

hello, Mr. Ubiquiti Networks salesman

[@jig1056]

That is crazy how well it works. i had no Idea.. thank you for an awesome demo.

[@pnwscitech1589]

This is awesome! I have been considering starting up my own ISP. I was wondering how do you handle the billing of your customers?

[@ALIENPL-fy6vj]

Ohh thanks... in my new house i haven't got any fiber... this video is very helpful for me :D

[@billfarnham1592]

Advantage of this type of microwave equipment, specifically using POE technology: Normal microwave installations with a transmitter at the bottom of a tower or building require transmission line to get the signal up to the antenna. In microwave frequencies, the line loss - loss of power as the signal travels over a length of cable - is tremendous. This kind of system, has the transmitter AT the dish, not many feet of coax below it. Hence you do not have the horrible line losses with other types of microwave transmission systems.

[@JeandrePetzer]

8:48 Bull :P You plugged it into a UBQT POE Switch, Which made it unnecessary to use the POE Injector you mentioned again, independently from the switch. That switch is connected to your router anyway, which makes up for the other end of the "POE Injector". Its only in theory, that you plugged it all into a 'POE Inejctor'

[@JeandrePetzer]

Steven Nelms I did not mean theory in that sense of the word. He used a POE switch in his room in the video, but explained it as if he had used a POE injector. Both accomplish the same task but it obviously would make it more difficult to the normies to understand what his saying by trying to follow his visuals and being like "So if you plug it into a POE Injector... Why's he plugging it into that big thing instead?"

[@bluebananatv9297]

Thanks so much Alex for your video, you've inspired me to create my own ISP Business and while going through all the steps of setting it up and researching i have released how difficult it is and i don't know how you continue to create amazing daily content on your vlog channel while also working on your business.

[@21family.86]

Hey. How's the business holding up mate.

[@whoslacks]

Just came across your channel. I like the pacing of your content. Subscribed.

[@Chazypax]

I actually found this really interesting, I'm about to graduate with a BSc in Computer Networks. I've spent the last 3 years working on Cisco's 2960 Catalyst switches and routers using CLI to assign interface parameters, routing protocols and such. It's really good to see someone like yourself Alex, stepping up to independently provide something of this calibre to people in your area. You stepped up to solve a problem of shite internet in your area and I like that idea. I really like the look of your new server rack in your loft with the new LED's fitted, shown on your other video. Well done to you both for making this video.

[@geolocarta]

Charlie Packman did you pick up on his error of not knowing the difference between megabits and ...bites ?

[@Chazypax]

Yeah I did, I just admire that fact of what he does as a whole.

[@Chazypax]

Stephen Donaldson Don’t you mean “megabytes” 😏

[@Chazypax]

Steven Nelms Try constructing your comment in proper English first and then get back to me. If you’re going to comment, at least word it so it reads correctly.

[@drop-dead]

Steven Nelms know*

[@carlwilhelmtonnevold]

Love your videos. I have been running the Nano Beam my self for close to 2 years now. I can use ALL of my neighbors 250MegaBit connection with no problem. Amazing products!

[@tekrush444]

Love all your videos on all of your channels, but the networking videos are my favourite.

[@luma9897]

Hi, Alex. Great video! In my opinion, you should have mentioned that the IP address should be static, and It is recommended to have a DHCP server so they can manage all the AP with more ease. Great job! Keep doing it

[@jovanjerektan9253]

Thank you for the video. Now i know how to set this up.

[@fedemtz6]

could you do a more advanced/detailed video, like showing how are you giving IPs to your clients and how do you get your internet

[@billcorbett5568]

I'm curious.. if you were to mount one of these at an angle slightly up and the other also at a slight up angle miles apart would they work at a slight criss/cross? or would they have to be pointer directly at one another? ( I have a friends house about 4 miles away but there are trees in the way. both of us have high hanging points but not quite above the trees.) Thanks!!

[@ritikp82]

well done for doing this , i could never do this . keep it bro nice .

[@installtekzdotcom9777]

Why not have no encryption and let anyone connect to a pay-per-use website?

[@harrygreenwood8762]

Your dad's house looks excellent.

[@nickskywalker2300]

Harry Greenwood stop complaining and work for your stuff like he did

[@martinsmith9207]

nick darus work for it he lives with his mummy and daddy who give him everything he doesn’t know anything about tech he thinks he’s smart but he really isn’t mummy and daddy have a bit of money to buy him some stuff online so he can try and fool people into thinking he is smart

[@6Saturdays]

@@martinsmith9207 It doesn't take much of a search to find his VLOG with over 500K subs. He even purchased his dad a Porsche. Also, if you've watched this video, he's selling internet to his neighbors, which clearly shows that this guy is hustler in every good sense of the word.

[@m05joe]

Martin Smith ok, go ahead and tell me everything you know about internet?

[@Blondid]

@@m05joe sad

[@haakonness]

@TechFlow You REALLY need to learn the difference between megabytes and megabits if you are going to continue in the quest of acting as a professional (W)ISP. MB/s is megabytes per second, and Mb/s is megabits per second. The general rule is that usually, when talking about network speed, you usually only talk about megabits per second. Keep an eye out for the capitalization of the b. Also, since you seem a bit uneducated, learn about mibibytes and gibibytes etc too. (MiB, GiB, etc)

[@mickcarson8504]

Geez, The complication of MB, Mb, MiB, Mbu (Megabullshit), etc. Talk about being lost in Megajargonland. I better not try and install this system. Changes of setting my home on fire are high. 🙄

[@concerned_2023]

Wow, nice upload speed. In Canada we’re severely limited to upload speeds.

[@razs2k]

Could you mention the specific products that you used to configure this system? thank you !

[@DazzaDirect]

#techflow nice video , bit of a shame you assume that people who are watching "know nothing", also first potential distance is10miles, then 10km, then 4miles, then "a good couple of miles", i feel a bit cheated by the end, title suggested that there would be something around distance further than a shed

[@borgmesteren33]

Thanks for this video. I have the same range as you, and would like to know when you get speed 125mb out, what do you put in?? What is the speed lost??

[@brianpearce7434]

Very good! Well explained!! :D

[@ryanvandy1615]

Looking to do something similar at a campground. Love the videos

[@Britec09]

Very nice little setup there Alex. Wish I was getting that upload speed.

[@daviddobrzycki]

Sick

[@bitTorrenter]

No need to SHOUT because you sound like a CHEF on daytime TV. OKAY?

[@robertmiller5585]

Well already then...

[@sabirkothiya9977]

Absolutely amazing! Keep it up.

[@geolocarta]

Sabir Kothiya amazingly misleading you mean?

[@Adrian52483]

@TechFlow are these the equivalent of range extenders or entirely different? Thnx in advanced!

[@Dancefmlivecom]

where do you get the internet from ? Virgin or BT

[@lja1229]

CPE (customer premise equipment) AKA antenna. A dish is the shape.

[@kurttallon]

So I'm hoping you can help....I have a WiFi extender (uses house wiring) plugged into a power outlet in my orangey, but browsing the internet is very slow when connected to it. I must have it connected all the time because my nest thermostat connects to it. I have around 50mb fibre which works around the house really well but it won't reach into my orangey - hence the extender. What would you recommend I use to vastly improve performance in my orangey please?

[@emmanuelkolawole6720]

Hey TechFlow, if you are sell access to your internet to external clients, doesn't your internet get slower the more clients you bring on board ??

[@MrTaiman1]

Are these type of connections good for gaming though? Nice vid btw!

[@vl-tz3453]

I don't really understand when people talk too fast specially English is not my primary language but I like the way you demo😄 great job and thanks 🤙

[@christopheranwary6110]

Could someone tell me the exact name of the product? The link in the description is to the general website.

[@richardpineda8093]

Heyy, thanks for uploading and explaining. Could you help out maybe? i have to cover 17 km straight line distance from one end of the town (fiber optic) to the other (no fiber). thanks

[@SlackWi]

what is your total broadband speed if you are then distributing that to all these different homes? and who is it with?

[@iceicepogi]

Hi there Alex, whats the exact model of the Ubiquiti you used in this video? It can penetrate the signal through trees? thank you very much

[@chris.heffernan]

Looks like a nanobeam 5ac

[@wisdommnglr]

Can we use this for IP camera signal transmission for the long distance? What is the brand of the Transceivers. Where can I buy this in India

[@nickthorley1]

Im interested in the ip range you would use setting up these. If your home network was lets say 192.168.2.?? then would you run these on the same ip range or would you have the master on the 2. range and maybe the receiver on a 3. range (with a router). I appreciate that it could be done any number of ways but just wondered what was the recommended / common way of configuring them.

[@dieterv.g1025]

Please, do a how-to-video on configuring a non-line-of-sight (NLOS) wifi connection. ;-)

[@birdapp]

Thanks for letting us know how it works.

[@cyleallison62]

Are the Ubiquiti LocoM2’s the same thing? Harder to configure? Less powerful? I want to get Internet to my barn(200ft. away). What would be a better option, the nanobeam or the LocoM2?

[@ThinkRichShorts]

@techflow please explain if it is better to use the LTU Pro Vs the LTU LR* and why? Also will we get Internet the entire distance between both base stations or just near where each station is set up? We need to have WiFi on 5 spots on our farm what do you suggest?

[@cristalak]

This Guy is Creative... He makes nice video illustrations

[@videogrin]

I really love these vids please post more

[@alessandrosacca9704]

How do you keep track of how much data your clients use if they are not uncapped?

[@alejandrofl5035]

Ubiquiti Software

[@MULTl]

Does this weaken your own WiFi or does it stay the same?

[@danabnormal5892]

Hi Alex/Jed. What model dishes are you using in this video? Thanks

[@topolino65]

Ive seen these devices on the internet for a while now. I am trying to extend the internet out ot my garage and have clear line of sight. If I set the transmitting disc (connected to my BT SmartHub6 router using Poe injector) and the receiving disc on my garage again with a Poe connection going into a spare router acting as an Access point that will then transmit wif fi in the garage, the key thing is that I want devices in the garage connecting to this AP to show up on the same network as all the devices in my house (ie in the garage I will have cameras, smart tv, etc) is this possibl?. Also there will be a mix of 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz devices that need access to the internet. My second router can transmit on 2.4 and 5Ghz. Will this setup work? I specifically need the deivces to shw up on the same network as some need to be sharing the same network to be grouped in native apps such as Ring cameras and doorbells.

[@PWingert1966]

Now if Alex would just tell us What switch / router he is using at the base station we would have the entire setup.

[@PaulTaylorsNerdRant]

Hi Alex great video, a quick question please. So my friend can get a 1gig FTTP line in and I can't at my house. If I went half with him would this work from his house to mine if the houses are only 0.6M apart? If I was to get to of these radio dishes featured in your house. Do you have any idea what speeds I would get in my house over that distance? Thanks

[@Justin-qz9rs]

How do you find the amplifi roaming? I have set up a few systems and have gotten some complaints.

[@initialk2866]

Is it possible to choose how high the internet speeds are? For example if I only want to send 50mbps over the dish?

[@christronxnetworks3529]

Which method of payment do you set up for the clients to make payments for internet their receiving?

[@dovstt7018]

ur the best man thanks for the help

[@TheXiguazhi]

How do you handle the network segregation of your clients? Are the on completely separate networks or are they on VLANs using ACLs to control communications between the 2? Do your clients get their own ipv4 public IP or do you just assign them private ips via DHCP and use NAT / PAT on a single ip / ip pool?

[@nicholasamos2332]

Nothing like having this kid assume I "know nothing about these things" when he doesn't know the difference between bit and byte.

[@rysicasd]

For me main question is how to direct/target second antena when they are 10km away.

[@taylorchambers6486]

The devices have a built in alignment tool.

[@nixonsmateruby1]

Anyone know the cheap Chinese version for me to buy for a fiver?

[@Chip59]

Great video ! You make it look so simple. Why do other videos show people plugged into a laptop, and messing around in a dozen different menus to set these things up…..while you simply use your phone.

[@ItzJoelItz]

So just out of curiosity.. in theory, could you install a receiver 10 miles away from your transmitter, then install another transmitter at the location of the internet that is 10 miles away from your receiver, to then send internet 10 miles further to another receiver so on and so forth repeating this process until you could give internet to someone 50+ miles away...? Or is that not possible? I'm just curious because it seems that may be too good to be true and I also don't have any experience with networking to know whether or not this could be possible. Although this is an older video, I hope someone will answer this. Thanks :)

[@southernmutualhelpassociat6158]

Would this be good enough for just under 500 feet from router currently installed inside of our park pavilion? We have Ring cameras on the pavilion which connect perfectly but the other 2 which are approximately 200 feet and 475 feet. They are connecting but signal is weak, therefore video is not best quality. It is unobstructed line of site, no trees or buildings between them. Do we need 2 of them since the camera itself has no power or can one be connected to the router and push signal out?

[@saadgangat]

How good is this if installed on the roof of a 3 - 6 floor apartment block?

[@MIGI28]

Nice! But can you do a tour of your WISP? How it's all connected, switches, servers, firewalls... I'd love having more technical videos..!

[@Zeamus634]

MIGI28 very much doubt he has any of that tbh...

[@MIGI28]

but at least a tour of what he has...

[@Zeamus634]

MIGI28 I agree, can talk the talk but can he walk the walk?

[@ikweby9169]

His setup for the WISP is shocking and no doubt in breach of UK DPA - Cant wait till someone reports him for breach of data protection and he has a huge fine.

[@adamskrzymowski4025]

GamePlayTV can you explain how, just wandering?

[@CodeWithNikhil]

i just forgot my networking hadn't ever listen ethernet as ehthernet megabytes or megabits really funny man made my day thank you

[@j.mewasehquoimie9815]

Hi. I want to start a street wifi project, what are the devices I will need to use

[@garadus1767]

Holy shit, people will pick up on any mistake in a video and cut you too pieces for years to come... we know what you meant... mistakes happen, great videos for such a young lad, keep it up

[@williammasterton8510]

Looking to do a ptp bridge over 2.5 kms. Which do I buy; Nanostation M5's or Nanobeam Gen2's? I am a complete novice.

[@jackpotgaming8822]

Can you connect multiple nano beams day from other houses to your one nano beam at your house or would you need something else at your house?

[@Dj_Latinman]

Is there a cheaper method for doing site to site... by the way, excellent tutorial

[@matastra]

Can I ask how do you monitor your wisp service for say someone downloading torrent so you don't get in trouble? I have watched probably 20 of your videos tonight and there great. I can get 300mb Down and 150mb up via fibre to my house. I'm thinking of sharing to a few houses but don't want someone to do something and i get the blame.

[@roul3688]

Do you need the second NanoBeam or can you connect devices to the wireless signal sent out by the first NanoBeam connected to your router?

[@trevorsuarez3526]

Alex, why did you choose the NanoBeam AC vs other Ubiquiti dishes? What are the benefits of the NanoBeam AC?

[@youngbloodsno11]

What are the speeds diminished to? What speeds are you isp providing you with vs what you are getting outside?

[@noahc1884]

Do they need line of sight there is a tall hill about 50 ft high in the way would that make a difference?

[@gilesgoldsbro5816]

How do you handle a dog leg? I don’t have direct line of sight.

[@TheJunkyardgenius]

and what if you don't have line of site? I have an allotment about 300mts from my house but there are trees and buildings in the way, i want to manage and monitor things from my house, so how do i do that?

[@lukedyte3969]

The video is alright. But it would be nice if you were clearer to people on how important line of sight is. It's not as easy as it sounds. Height and terrain needs to be in your favour. Perhaps show you setup the link between your new house when you get it?

[@miquel9898]

Are you planning to grow your network more i mean building more WISP access points like on some tower or something like that.

[@radioserviceptt]

What do you recommend for outside wifi booster I have WiFi cameras I need a better signal

[@daviddahl83]

I was hoping this was 10 mile radius, not point to point. Lol

[@ShootingYanks23]

There’s no link in the description for what you showed.

[@matttheman4331]

ShootingYanks23 same

[@rahzlave8842]

It is ubnt.com

[@TheMchip]

Hi alex im new to your channel and vloging! Like it alot and i can see that you do a woderful job with wifi service and i support it! Great job really! I have question about that! Have you considerd reading the new regulation about GDPR ? How will you face that and what are your steps to be compliat (if you have to be) ? Me and our team come from Slovenija and have the same service as you and are willing to listen to you and your advice how to battle this new regulation! Thank you so much for any advice

[@AndreiRoman]

Hey Alex, I live in Canada and my friend wants to set up something like this at his farm. His house is in the center and he has shops and sheds all around. How does this work with multiple antennas? Cheers love your videos

[@benjaminw762]

You would want an access point in PTMP (Point to Multi Point) mode instead of PTP (Point to Point), it's just one of the options on the setup. You would also want a different kind of antenna at the source, These usints have a coverage of about 30deg. If the buildings you want to connect are in every direction, or more than 30 deg apart from the access point you would need a Rocket 5AC and a omnidirectional antenna. You can then use these nano beams at the remote sites.

[@P3rad0X]

A tour of the core network of your wisp would be sweet

[@joshuacasey8545]

so if I was to buy a connection from you would I be able to access another customers devices such as a NAS, because using A accesspoint (at the customer side) would allow me to access any IP addresses on the ISP side of the network?

[@JohnathanGregorio]

joshua casey have you heard of subnetting?

[@georgesnyder8121]

IF YOU CONNECTED to his network you would be on his LAN not WAN where he could MiTM attack you or try and access any exploits on any device you connect to his. WAN >LAN would need FW ACLs and NATing and services to internal resources

[@wezleypaton3142]

The up and download speeds are measured in megabits not megabytes which means the megabit speed is 8 times slower than megabytes

[@Alex4YT]

Do you still receive your Admin Internet Connection from an ISP?