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kmg365
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Jul 06, 2020

Weak Wifi Signal in new detached garage

I am considering purchasing the Orbi WiFi Range Extender RBS50Y and wanted to know if this is has heloed anyone with their WiFi signal in a detached garage with metal walls. My garage is about 30" fr...
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CrimpOn
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Jul 06, 2020
kmg365 wrote:

I am considering purchasing the Orbi WiFi Range Extender RBS50Y and wanted to know if this is has helped anyone with their WiFi signal in a detached garage with metal walls. My garage is about 30" from the house and 80' from the router. I have a decent signal outside the garage but once I go inside I lose signal.

 

Looking for recommendations.

Metal walls will severely impede WiFi signals and 80 ft. is a considerable distance taking walls and obstacles into account.  There's probably not a window on the side of the garage facing the house?