C Halcyon

I am not overly invested into any particular switch. I already have plenty of wired primary keyboards with different switches, and I am not looking for advise on the "switch" element. I am very interested in the wireless element, how big the Wireless Keyboard Receiver is and how much power the wireless keyboard outputs as 2.4Ghz signal. I am also interested in measurements of functional range and input delay. So, I am really asking about the wireless element of the wireless keyboard.

Thank you for this suggestion, the antenna still looks rather small, but I am definitely putting it on the potential list. I see it has an extension bay, so maybe I'll just glue it into that so that they are always married together.

I am looking for the best wireless keyboard, where ideally it is mechanical like this (https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-Wireless-Mechanical-Keyboard-Backlit/dp/B077ZX9KJ7/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1543963996&sr=8-4&keywords=wireless+mechanical+keyboard), but it has a much LARGER antenna for the wireless receiver on the PC side (I want something with real range and a harder to lose usb antenna). I am really open to any products and if you guys know a fun DIY way to convert the USB antenna from that existing link, I am also open to soldiering together something if you know of any instructions on the internet. Thank you as always for your time.

I am not saying it isn't getting closer, but there is a big difference between say visible light and 60GHz. The frequency is super awkward in fact because even the slight moisture in the air will absorb the signal, plus 63GHz is a resonance frequency for oxygen, which is why it has a hard 30ft limit (more realistically 20ft), but it will reflect off many surfaces that aren't highly absorbent (non metallic). The energy output you are allowed to do at 60GHz is ridiculous as a result of these limitations but the industry still pushing for it, the standard has gotten many of my colleagues laughing in disbelieve. I have never claimed that the frequency is great or should be used as "the" frequency, it will however transmit a lot of data and is still shy of the much more awkward 100GHz+ range. It will also work in a mesh and I expect will work for my purposes, I'll do an update with pictures when I finish putting together the adapter. Thanks as always for taking the time to reply and being detailed.

Thank you for this link, but this was the place I started. i am having one of the laptop adapters sent to my house, but its coming very slowly. The router is already up and running giving great 5GHz signal, and is nicely positioned on the side wall of my stairway. I'll update when I get some results from actually trying to connect via the 60GHz.

Definitely an alternative, but I really do believe in the 60GHz standard and asked for it specifically from my parents as their gift. I am going to try the PCI card approach and putting my server on the top area by the end of my stairs. I'll tinker and learn, and I just I love early adopter stuff such as this.

So I'll re-iterate my use case. I want it to point up a set of stairs and ideally be collected there before going into a wired network. If I can get it to bounce such that it will enter my office (around a corner), then that would be even better, but given my present setup not needed. I just want to remove my open wire going up some stairs.

So fun experiment. Visible light is in the 430-770THz, or 430,000GHz-770,000GHz, so that is a factor 430,000/60 or 7166 difference. Still, lets assume it is visible light, then we need a single very strong illuminate light source, try a https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Brightest-Resistant-Tactical-Flashlights/dp/B06XSKF5BD/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1499633792&sr=8-7&keywords=super+strong+light+source. Now set it up in your living room, then try to place mirrors until the light is in your office pointing at the computer. Now we can discuss how 60GHz is different from visible light, specifically in its absorption spectrum when reflecting off a wall. The reality is you'll find if you invest in the routers that you won't need the mirrors to achieve a similar result with 60GHz. You will need a mesh network, but it will even do most bends fairly well.

The fiber node is literally on my road. I already had the tech come by, he showed me the 10 meter cable he would have to lay. The 1000 install is crazy, but you can split it with your landlord. Then there is the 2 year contract which again, isn't great, but 300 a month for 2GB symmetric is pretty awesome given my use case (working for home at a cloud based company, hosting local servers for my own testing, etc.). I am more then willing to make the investment if they allow it this time, since last time some one marked my town house as a multi-resident. It isn't since I alone pay the rent and live here with my girl friend. I do share a wall with my neighbors but I have a freaking yard and a two car garage. If this isn't a home that qualifies what is? Plus even if I get them to buy internet from me, there is no way they want anything close to that level of service so maybe I'd recoup 50-80 bucks on a 300 per month basis. Not to mention I'd happily sign a "I am not freaking sharing my internet, if I do take 10k policy." Comcast customer service is super frustrating. Anyway, back to the topic at hand. 60GHz is here to stay. Several of my friends are working on 5G for cell phones where prototypes are doing up to 10GB/s. The problems you guys are discussing will be ironed out using reflection, and mesh isn't nearly as difficult as you image. If I hadn't blown my tech budget already, I'd buy the 5 routers to show you the mesh and signal throughout my house, but alas I don't have that kind of money, time, or interest to proof the point. @LinusTech should do a video actually implementing multiple routers and finding out how hard it is to make a full coverage (ignoring bathrooms) of a house. I'd be willing to wager that 6 routers for a <2000 sq ft house would give you 1GB coverage in all rooms (Office,Bedroom, Kitchen, Living).

You can always host a website. You can find out fairly simply since you are probably running linux. Just install apache2, read up some instructions on initial setup. Then put a index.html file in /var/www/html/. You can then see it from your IP which you can find here https://whatismyipaddress.com/ . Now your router or IPS might block port 80, in which case what I am saying won't work. But for the router bit you can always quick test using the DMZ, before reading up on the proper firewall protections etc. If you want a longer project then that, you can then make it a repo server, where you and friends can host stuff. I for example use my firstname + lastname .com as a server like so to host my streams with music privately for my friends. I also host programs I wrote, distributions of linux we need access to, etc. Other alternative, backup server. I don't do this, so not as precise on the information but it'll keep it busy at night or whenever you schedule the backup. Otherwise: VMs are always nice to tinker with. You can make multiuple instances to test various programs you may write (server client, etc.).

I already have 5Ghz (this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PVD81MK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1). I am running gigabyte cables right now and I want to test the alternative. I really only need it to go up stairs so that I can beautify the setup, then convince comcast to let me get the 2 gigabyte package (http://imgur.com/LEt69Ui) available at my address and walla.

WOW, Thank you. My dad is really good with soldiering electronics so I'll give this a shoot and report back.

I don't mind finding out I can't make it out of the room. Again, I just want an adapter & I'll invest as the costs come down to make it work in the house using mesh.

Money isn't my problem. I am just looking for anyway to capture the line of sight 60GHz signal and deliver it to a computer.

Hey Friends, My parents are buying me the https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01M3Z2YA6/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B01M3Z2YA6&linkCode=as2&tag=arteuk-21 as a present when they visit next week. I am stoked but I am confused that there aren't any 60GHz PCI cards that I can buy and throw into my many PCs & servers. Does anyone know a 60GHz PCI card that I can buy? Or am I not understanding 60GHz correctly? Do existing cards support it? Thank you for taking the time. Sincerely, -Cyrus Halcyon