12 KILOMETER Wi-Fi - SUCCESS!!!

The video opens with Mike from Ubiquity and Brandon assembling a dish‑based long‑range Wi‑Fi system designed to cover the SFU Surrey campus, targeting a 12‑kilometer signal. They mount the dish on a stand that includes vertical (chain one) and horizontal (chain zero) connections, an antenna spot for GPS, and a feed horn, all powered by a battery and linked via two Ethernet cables. The IP configuration is set to 192.168.1.6 for the client and 192.168.1.20 for the access point, while the dish is positioned on a rooftop of a staff member’s house to simplify alignment toward a line of sight over a tall tree and a window behind the camera, with a target heading of about 40° off north. The setup also includes a tripod for support, a camera with LED lamp, and a laptop for configuration. After the initial setup, the team tests the link, achieving a data rate of 150 Mbps. They adjust signal strength, alignment, and height to improve reception, recording two‑megabyte‑per‑second throughput and four‑bar signal quality. The goal is to establish a reliable, encrypted VPN private internet access that encrypts traffic and uses a protected IP, allowing file sharing between two computers and later dismantling of the setup. The video also promotes FreshBooks, a cloud‑based accounting tool, and invites viewers to try a free trial.

Viewers praise the clarity of the setup and the impressive 12‑km reach, noting the "shimmer from the gold reflector" and the "teleportation skills" of the camera operator. Comments highlight the high data rate of 150 Mbps and the ease of configuration, with several users expressing enthusiasm for the VPN and the FreshBooks promotion. The community also jokes about the cost of the rooftop and the quality of the connection, indicating strong engagement and satisfaction with the video’s content.

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