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Ring Floodlight Cameras.
I would like to know if anyone has the Ring outdoor cameras, and if anyone has this model router, if they think or know if this router is powerful enough to handle the Wi-Fi signal to support the cameras, or anyone using Ring Floodlight Cameras, what model are you using? Any helpful suggestions or opinions will be appreciated. Thank. You
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I would like to know if this particular Model, Nighthawk AC1900 wifi Router is strong enough to support the wifi in the Ring Outdoor Floodlight Cameras, or go with a stronger Model. Has anyone have Ring Cameras? and what Router are they using? Thank You
I answered over PM, but will summarize here too.
Nighthawks run at the max power limit in almost all countries, so you won't find a more powerful router.
That's not the only factor though - the Ring Cameras also need enough power to transmit to the Nighthawk. Whether the Nighthawk is enough depends on the distance between the cameras and the router and any obstacles in the path.
If the Nighthawk isn't enough, then there are some options you could consider.
- Add an extender between the Nighthawk and the cameras
- exchange the Nighthawk for an Orbi
- deploy an outdoor access point for the cameras
