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Orbi 970 vs Orbi 860 through cement walls
Hi! I tried browsing through existing posts, but could not find a similar topic. I currently have an 860 which was fine in the old house, but recently moved into a house with cement exterior wall...
Concrete will cause same problems for any wifi system.
Might set up a ethernet wire out to the patio area and install a wireless AP. If the unit has to be outside, then they have external weather proof cases that could be used for the wireless AP.
Review one of these?
Wifi broadcast power has been maxed out for quite a while. And you already have a top of the line system.
Its not going to penetrate any better.
You're best option is to connect an outdoor access point hardwired. This could be using an ethernet run, a powerline connection, or using a moca adapter (ethernet over coax). That'd be the best way to get outdoor coverage.
Trying to use a wireless backhaul will run into the same issue you're currently having.
Sometimes its worth the investment for a hardwired connection