30/07/2010 KIP is now active and successfully linked to KFI. Currently achieving pings of <10ms to KFI and pings of <10ms to ILE.
26/07/2010 The new antenna has arrived and I will begin testing with a plan to have it ready by week's end.
24/07/2010 The connection to KFI is far too intermittent, so I have purchased a 24dBi conifer antenna to use instead. Will report on how this fares once it arrives.
18/07/2010 Testing connectivity to neighbouring AP (KFI). Currently having minor connectivity issues, hoping to solve them within the next week.
09/07/2010 Purchased SMA Female -> TNC Male (WRT54G uses a proprietary connector to stop people using other antennas!).
01/07/2010 Purchased used Linksys WRT54G v2.0 to use as router for network.
13/06/2010 Purchased 16dBi Yagi antenna.

I have gone for a very affordable approach to connecting to Melbourne Wireless. I purchased the following equipment to connect to the network:

• Linksys WRT54G v2.0
• Purchased off eBay, $32 plus $20 shipping from U.S.A. If you're planning on doing the same, be careful of the power adapter as most of them are 120V only.
• 16dBi Yagi antenna
• Purchased off eBay, $8.99 plus $16.99 shipping from China. Seems okay for the moment...but you get what you pay for
• SMA Female -> TNC Male for Linksys WRT54G
• Purchased off eBay, $2.99 plus $2.00 shipping. You will need one of these if you plan on connecting a cheapie antenna, as the WRT54G uses a TNC plug.
• 24dBi Conifer 2.4Ghz Antenna
• The 16dBi Yagi ended up being a dodgy unit (can't expect much for $8.99), so I have purchased a 24dBi conifer antenna from CityTechnology for $100. Hopefully this does a better job than the Yagi.
• 9m of CL400 cable
• Connecting 24dBi antenna to Linksys WRT54G router. Cost around $55 from CityTechnology.

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