How To Improve WiFi Signal & How To Increase WiFi Range
WiFi Equipment Reviews | What Works, What Doesn't
Outdoor WiFi Antenna
A good outdoor wifi extender will increase your
wifi range considerably. The problem occurs when
the device on the network (laptop, phone, tablet)
tries to send the signal back. The antennas in these
units are VERY small. Two outdoor wifi antennas
with the second connected to an outdoor wifi repeater will work. More low cost units works better than fewer high cost.
How To Increase WiFi Range Long Distance
It is possible to extend your wifi very far - even miles! The technology is called point to point. Using a pair of directional outdoor antennas the wifi signal can be sent with very little loss. The outdoor antenna can be connected to a outdoor wifi extender access point and re-broadcast with very little speed loss.
Effective use of point to point and wifi repeaters can increase wifi range AND improve wifi signal.
WiFi Range Extenders And WiFi Repeaters
Indoor wifi repeaters to improve wifi signal work well because of close proximity and usually the signals only have to go through a couple of walls. Each repeater will increase wifi range 75' to 100'. Speeds will drop 50% each "hop".
An outdoor wifi range extender can go further to increase wifi range. With no obstructions - up to 400'. Getting power to the outdoor wifi repeater can be handled with a POE
(power over ethernet) device. Only cat5
cable needs to go to the unit.
Access Points, Repeaters, Antennas
Open-Mesh has a wide variety of access points, repeaters and extenders for almost any application. Indoor or outdoor.
Ubiquiti has outdoor antennas and wireless bridges.
The key to extending your wifi is the signal strength. This is measured by RSSI. (received signal strength indicater) Unit to unit should be -40 to -50 and from your laptop should be -70 or better. (lower numbers are better)
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