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johnniej
Tutor
May 14, 2018

Extend WiFi to the garage

I need some advice on the best product to extend the Wifi to my garage. I'm currently using the RBK53 system. The garage is a separate brick building about 25 feet away from the house. Currently if...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
May 14, 2018

You might try them both as demo to see what works best. Find something online or at a local store that has a good refund policy. 

Seen some users with problems with the RBW30 and the 50 series. 

 

Starting point distance between the router and a satellite is about 30 feet. Upwards to 50 feet. 

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    johnniej
    Tutor
    May 15, 2018

    Hi,

    I think I might just try the RBW 30 and I will get it from Amazon and if it doesn't do what it's supposed to then send it back and try the other from Costco.

    Thanks for the advice

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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      May 15, 2018

      Let us know how it goes...

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        johnniej
        Tutor
        May 22, 2018

        Hi,

        I bought the RBW30 and it works fine.

        I paired it up in the house and took it out to the garage and it works well.

        Getting 585 mbps out there and that's through 2 brick walls.

        It's probably about 30 to 40 feet from the router in the house.

        I will say it's a pain to pair up but once I got it it works fine.

        Thanks