Abstract: A wireless communication apparatus includes a radio transceiver, multiple antenna elements coupled to respective planar portions of a pyramidal frame, and a bi-directional radio frequency (RF) amplifier. The transceiver may be configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals. In combination, the antenna elements may be configured to direct radio frequency signals to and from the radio transceiver, e.g., omnidirectionally. The amplifier may be configured to amplify radio frequency signals received via the antenna elements and radio frequency signals to be transmitted via the antenna elements.

Abstract: A modular wireless Internet access communications system designed to extend broadband 802.3 linear-bus topology up to fifteen miles beyond the physical limits of DSL or cable technologies through the integration of specialized wireless hardware devices, firmware, and protocols.