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dave5962
Feb 12, 2025Aspirant
WiFi extender
I own a NetGear79 (model100C6B4FC2CC) which works well for me inside the house. Unfortuanately I added an outside camera system that is wifi connected and my home is a stucco on metal lathe making m...
dave5962
Feb 13, 2025Aspirant
The 100C6B4FC2CC is the MAC and the only other number is the SERIAL which is 5KS30877A0FBE and of course the password is on the label. The camera is about 30 feet away but the key problem is the metal lathe that blocks radio signals.
I am an amateur radio operator and can't use a handheld rig inside my house, have to step outside the house to be heard, and then the signal is strong for a handheld.
plemans
Feb 13, 2025Guru - Experienced User
still doesn't identify which one you have.
and you've already identified that your metal lathe is causing your issues (faraday cage).
If you truly need to fix it, hardwiring in an outdoor access point.