Citywide network

[apartmentdude]

I have a bunch of aparment buildings in a mid-sized city, all within less than two miles of each other. Most buildings in the area are 4 to 5 stories, which all of my buildings are as well, so line-of-site shouldn't be a problem if antennas are mounted on rooftop poles. I would like to set up a wi-fi network to all buildings so that employees at each building can connect to the network/internet through the wireless cards in their laptops, when making service calls. I'd also like to be able to access the network while driving around. With enough buildings, can I set up a wireless network?

What will I need?

[JimGeier]

Yes, you can install a Wi-Fi network to cover the areas you're refering to. Your first step is to conduct an RF site survey to determine the type, number, and placement of access points.

[apartmentdude]

Thanks, Jim. Is that something I can do myself? What type of equipment do I need?