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Wifi extension to metal buiding
I have a metal shop that I am trying to get internet into. I currently have a Nighthawk 7000 (AC1900) in the house, and a Belken extender in the shop positioned close to the garage door window (appro...
Thanks for the reply Darren. Power isn't an option as the shop is feed by another meter. What about replacing one of the 3 antenna's with a Netgear outdoor antenna's. If that would be ok for the device, it would solve my issue as getting outside of the metal building would be sufficent to get a better signal.
If you extend coax connection to locate antenna outsie, length of coax attenuate RF signal to a degree. Care to run a cable to shop? That if possible will be best solution for reliable access to the 'Net.
Running a cable would definitely be the way to go, but would require renting a trencher and purchasing conduit and underground rated cable, ie $$$$$. That is why I am looking at wireless first.
Then you can use weather proof outdoor gain antenna equipped wireless repeater. Maybwe Ubiquiti product.