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Recommended range extender for a second office 50m away
Hi folks,
I work for a nonprofit organisation who have just taken on the lease for a new office which is located approximately 50m away in another office unit.
To help save costs of having a second dedicated internet connection installed, we're looking into the wifi range extenders and mesh networks.
We don't need any advanced business networking features, we're simply hoping that the staff and volunteers in the new office will be able to use the internet in our existing office.
Do the community have any product recommendations? I have read hundreds of reviews on various tech review sites etc. but thought I would get the most informed insight from the Netgear community and perhaps someone out there has faced the same challenge.
Budget wise, we will spend what is required to achieve this as long term if will prove to be more cost effective.
You need a pair of these - one at each site. Ideally they'd be mounted outside (and over any traffic). You need to align the antennas, since they are directional. Note I don't use these, so this isn't a recommendation - just a suggestion of something that looks suitable.
A pair of the first two (NS-5ACL-US) would run about $100, a pair of the second (NBE-5AC-Gen2-US) would be about $180. I'd probably go with the more expensive ones.
These just bridge between the two sites, so you'd also need at least one wireless access point in the new office. If a single AP will do, then you can use any reasonable router in AP mode. An R7000 for example. If the space is too large for a single AP, then get an Orbi (the RBK40 package for example).
Re: Recommended range extender for a second office 50m away
Thanks for the response.
It wouldn't be possible to run an ethernet cable between the offices. It's located on a shopping arcade with other units, different landlords and council restrictions etc.
The span is outdoors with a clear line of sight.
Approx 4-6 people in the new office. 10 in the current office.
You need a pair of these - one at each site. Ideally they'd be mounted outside (and over any traffic). You need to align the antennas, since they are directional. Note I don't use these, so this isn't a recommendation - just a suggestion of something that looks suitable.
A pair of the first two (NS-5ACL-US) would run about $100, a pair of the second (NBE-5AC-Gen2-US) would be about $180. I'd probably go with the more expensive ones.
These just bridge between the two sites, so you'd also need at least one wireless access point in the new office. If a single AP will do, then you can use any reasonable router in AP mode. An R7000 for example. If the space is too large for a single AP, then get an Orbi (the RBK40 package for example).
