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ohmkorapt
Feb 10, 2022Follower
Nighthawk M5 questions:
Hey guys, I have a couple of questions regarding the M5 which I hope someone can help answer. To give you an idea of what I’m trying to achieve I owner a camper van that I built out and am working o...
plemans
Feb 10, 2022Guru - Experienced User
the M5 doesn't support dual source. And it doesn't have a "repeater/extender" option.
Best rigging way to kind of achieve what you want?
2 options.
1. Set the M5 with the same ssid as your home. When you're home, shut off the M5 and devices should auto switch
2. If its a connection/distance issue. Use a wireless extender in the window of the van. Van's tend to block wifi as their metal makes them a great faraday cage. Potentially a window would let signal through.