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bratdawg423
Jan 21, 2022Star
WiFi Extender for metal building.
I currently have an EX2700 Extender in a metal shed (My Man Cave!), and needless to say I don't get the best signal (maybe 2 or 3mbs) from my Nighthawk R6700v3 in my house about 50 feet away. I can g...
bratdawg423
Jan 22, 2022Star
Thanks again, I'll have to ponder this a bit with some more research and try to figure something out. But anything I put on the outside I need to be weatherproof. We have too much rain here! :-) I appreciate your time and trouble.
Steve
plemans
Jan 22, 2022Guru - Experienced User
They make "outdoor" access points/repeaters but I've found their weatherproofing lacking a bit.
Any of the outdoor ones I've used, I've mounted in a decent sealed enclosure (make sure it isn't to tight or devices can get to hot)
- bratdawg423Jan 22, 2022Star
OK, nice to know. Thanks!