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csteel
Jan 28, 2021Tutor
Understanding the AirBridge
I want to setup some wireless security cameras to our garage but currently our home (base) wireless signal is out of range. The garage (target) is about 100 yards away. I have been researching the WB...
csteel
Jan 28, 2021Tutor
plemans& schumaku Based on the information you have given me thus far I would expect my setup to be as followed. I don't have a large budget so I found the relatively cheap WAC104 AP that I would imagine would tie in nicely. This should be enough to handle 2 outdoor Nest Cameras wirelessly and some occasional light internet browsing via mobile devices.
Home (main internet):
- ARRIS Surfboard - Cable Modem
- TPLink Archer C7 - Wireless Router
- WBC502 - Setup as a master. Connected to Archer C7 via ethernet.
Garage:
- WBC502 - Setup as satellite
- WAC104 - Access Point
- (2) Nest Outdoor Cameras (Wireless connection)
With this type of setup would I be able to keep the same WiFi signal that is in my home since it's an access point? Similar to how a Mesh Network works?
plemans
Jan 28, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Should work pretty well. Only thing to keep in mind with the airbridge is they're powered with POE. I believe they come with a poe injector but I can't 100% confirm it as I haven't had one before.
There's also cheaper options out there for the distance you're going if you're interested. Simply search amazon for point to point systems.
There's also cheaper options out there for the distance you're going if you're interested. Simply search amazon for point to point systems.
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