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Understanding the AirBridge
I want to setup some wireless security cameras to our garage but currently our home (base) wireless signal is out of range. The garage (target) is about 100 yards away. I have been researching the WB...
Most of netgear routers have an access point mode as well as many of its extenders to as well (not all).
I'd look at what you're using it for bandwidth wise and choose something that meets your needs. In AP mode, many features are disabled so as long at it meets your goals for wifi coverage, you should be good.
plemans& schumaku Based on the information you have given me thus far I would expect my setup to be as followed. I don't have a large budget so I found the relatively cheap WAC104 AP that I would imagine would tie in nicely. This should be enough to handle 2 outdoor Nest Cameras wirelessly and some occasional light internet browsing via mobile devices.
Home (main internet):
- ARRIS Surfboard - Cable Modem
- TPLink Archer C7 - Wireless Router
- WBC502 - Setup as a master. Connected to Archer C7 via ethernet.
Garage:
- WBC502 - Setup as satellite
- WAC104 - Access Point
- (2) Nest Outdoor Cameras (Wireless connection)
With this type of setup would I be able to keep the same WiFi signal that is in my home since it's an access point? Similar to how a Mesh Network works?
- Should work pretty well. Only thing to keep in mind with the airbridge is they're powered with POE. I believe they come with a poe injector but I can't 100% confirm it as I haven't had one before.
There's also cheaper options out there for the distance you're going if you're interested. Simply search amazon for point to point systems. WBC502 comes with a more sensitive ears (better antenna, leading better Rx sensitivity) and Tx is directiononal leading to longer range.
You can buy 2 WBC502 and configure or just buy WBC502B2.
WBC502B2 comes pre-paired at the factory, ready to be deployed.
Yes the WBC502 will have greatly longer range and maintain speeds better over distance. But the OP is only going 100m.
As much as I push netgear, sometimes buying the best isn't always needed. I've never used the WBC502's so can't attest to how well they work in comparision to other point to point systems. the 1-2 I've used, seemed to work fine when used for short range.
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