setting up a WLAN
HI
u want the range of 2.5 km , than for that matter as u Know by Now that range of wap[wireless access point] is 300 meters, u should go in for multiple access points[routers],for eg if there r two routers or wireless access points each having range of 300 meters than it totals up to 600 mtrs,thus increasing the RANGE , But Obstacles such as thick walls reduces the range.
And that the router & wireless adapter or card u purchase, it should be of HP or Linksys as they r the good brands available in market,see that the
Router is
Wi-Fi certified
supports 802.11 a/b/ g in particular. as the speed is more
more Important has the facility of closing u r network fr bettter security.i.e making u r SSID or network name Invisible to other outsiders.For more information u can also visit the wifi website.
www.Wi-Fi.org