Enhancing WiFi reception?

[CMV]

Sorry in advance...did not read all first....

#1 I find that with a double layer on my tin foil hat I get better Wifi AND the government cannot read my thoughts!

But really....my brother in law just gave me a netgear nighthawk wireless router. It literally doubled my range for WiFi vs the modem/WiFi combo provided by my cable company. So gifting one to your generous neighbor might be a nice thank you AND give you the signal you need. Mine has 4 antennas that can be aimed for better directional coverage too. That might make you go from almost some signal to good coverage.

 

[Jim Shooz]

So not even a single question after all of that typing.... sheesh, what is a nerd to do. :grumpy:

Thanks for the explanation.
I worked with telecom engineers on satellite earth stations and submarine cables and, while I didn't have to know, I only had a vague idea what they were talking about. Wish I'd known it in that detail 30 years ago.

 

[cqaigy2]

So not even a single question after all of that typing.... sheesh, what is a nerd to do. :grumpy:

I agree with ultrarunner, 'It was so well presented, there was nothing left to question...'

 

[ultrarunner]

Progress Report...

My work around is placing cell phone to maximize signal and using as a Hotspot to feed either laptop or another cell when visiting the property. The placement requires 6' ladder.

This means using two devices but gets the job done when I need to check email or TBN...

Works the same either for Verizon or neighbors WiFi.

Neighbor said he always knows when I'm on and asked what is Tractor By Net? This is the neighbor I did site work for his new 2500 gallon water tanks and we'll.

 

[i7win7]

I went with an outdoor router
Amazon.com: WAVLINK AC12 High Power Outdoor Weatherproof WiFi Range Extender/Wireless Access Point/Router with Passive POE, Dual Band 2.4GHz 3Mbps+5.8 GHz 867Mbps, 4x7dBi Detachable Omni Directional Antenna: Computers & Accessories
Indoor devices in same room as the ATT router, choose to connect to outdoor unit.

 

[ultrarunner]

I went with an outdoor router
Amazon.com: WAVLINK AC12 High Power Outdoor Weatherproof WiFi Range Extender/Wireless Access Point/Router with Passive POE, Dual Band 2.4GHz 3Mbps+5.8 GHz 867Mbps, 4x7dBi Detachable Omni Directional Antenna: Computers & Accessories
Indoor devices in same room as the ATT router, choose to connect to outdoor unit.

The technology keeps improving...

I have physical terrain barriers that can be overcome with height and/or perfect placement to capture signal what amounts to a narrow ravine...

Thanks for posting... really appreciate it

 

[TractorGuy]

I'll throw my little setup out here again.
ZTE Velocity cellular wifi hotspot. Basically just a cell phone for data only.
GL-AR300EXT travel router.

Router connects wireless to the hotspot. Could connect by cable but I don't see the need. My PC uses the one RJ45 jack and everything else on my home network connects wireless to the router.

Not related to this discussion other than the distance relevance but I have 3 Reolink wifi cameras and a Wyzcam on the network. One of the Reolink cameras is 400 ft out in front and the Wyzcam is on the opposite side of the house about 200 ft away in the barn. All connect through the network on my phone apps.

I have tested the router out to 500 ft and had a signal. I added 9 DBI antennas to the router and one camera that is 400 ft from the house. It worked before with the short antennas they both came with but seems to access a little faster with the longer antennas. Standing at the camera the signal has to go from the camera to the router and back to my phone and movement is almost real time. Very little delay.

I have the Velocity hanging on the window blinds in my computer room.

The little router sits on the window sill in the same window.

Here is my camera setup 400 feet away.

 

[ultrarunner]

Cams would be nice especially since I keep my tractor and Stihl tools away from home...