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DENNISO
Dec 30, 2018Follower
Painting outdoor satellite
Can you paint an outdoor orbi satellite to blend in with the house?
CrimpOn
Dec 30, 2018Guru - Experienced User
WiFi signals penetrate interior walls consisting of two sheets of gypsum board with (usually latex) paint on both sides, maybe more than one coat plus primer. The signal already penetrates the plastic case of the satellite. In my house, they go through several walls. To reach your satellite, signals may also penetrate brick, wood, or stucco.
My guess is that (non-metallic) paint on the side of the Orbi satellite facing outward will reduce signal strength and coverage, but probably not enough to measure. And, if you find the satellite no longer works correctly, paint should peal off the slick plastic pretty easily.
I think people would appreciate knowing how it turns out for you.