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seanandcari
Jan 09, 2022Aspirant
Extend range of Nighthawk m1 modem and improve signal
Hi ANy advice appreciated. House with concrete walls- thought about a mesh- ? what type? but happy to take suggestions. Signal not great- any advice on aerials. with thanks
plemans
Jan 09, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Concrete walls make it a challenge. A mesh system can work but because the walls block the communication between router/satellites, it can still be problematic.
A lot of people resort to a special tool. (a drill).
the best way to fix concrete walls is to run ethenet between the rooms and hardwire in the access points.
If you can't do that, some use powerline or moca adapters.
seanandcari
Jan 09, 2022Aspirant
Thanks for the reply- concrete walls aside - would this m1 work with a mesh system?
Thanks
- plemansJan 09, 2022Guru - Experienced User
The M1 has an ethernet port. you can connect a router to it and either put the M1 in passthrough mode or put the router in access point mode.
- seanandcariJan 09, 2022Aspirant
Great. Thanks for the help.
Regards