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ClemensDREAM

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I have broadband and would like to be able to use it all over my property. It would be approximately 500ft from farthest point. I have a vinyl siding home and a guest house that is wood siding and an RV parked on my property. Lynksis says their new EA6900 can reach up to 450ft. Any suggestions? Also, would I do better if I had an external antenna?
Thanks, M
 
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You will find that even a top end AC router will not work for two reasons: (1) few of the clients will have 3x3 MIMO adapters and (2) the 5GHz signal will not penetrate building materials well.

I would suggest that if you really want the signal to work place a decent router (soemthing like an ASUS RT-56U) in a central indoor location and add a couple of Ubiquiti omnidirectional outdoor wireless access points. Depending on your exact layout you can get by with two or three. Each will require an Ethernet cable (I would recommend the CAT5e that can be buried) and you should consider PoE injectors if there is no power where the APs will sit.

If you would rather use a directional AP to get a signal from one point to another and then...
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Do you already own a wireless router? If so, just buy a few wireless repeaters/extenders as needed to cover your house. It's a better solution than finding a single top router that spans a 250 ft radius while maintaining strong signals everywhere.
 
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Then it depends what setup you're going for.

Best range coverage: Asus RT-AC66U.
Best speeds: Buffalo N600.

There is a compromise for each. The Asus has great range, but not the best speeds. The Buffalo has high speeds but rather poor range. So if you're going for the Buffalo, you'll want to buy extra repeaters.

That said, the Asus speeds are quite good and far from poor. I would say that the Asus router is arguably one of the best routers averaging in its performance in all categories.

Also consider placing your router in the center of the house to maximize range.
 
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ClemensDREAM

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Thanks for the info, ksham, I will definitely look into the Asus you suggested.

Just found this signal repeater that says it will boost existing signal from home network up to 1100ft radius.

Hawking Technology High-Gain Outdoor Wireless-300N Dual Radio Smart Repeater (HOW2R1)
approx $225

Does anyone have any knowledge about this model?
I have traveled in RV parks where they use similar looking antenna to send wi-fi signal throughout park.
If it works as advertised....I could just use regular router indoors and put this outside house to reach the rest of my property.
 
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ClemensDREAM

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Ok, so I can use a regular wireless router and add some repeaters to get signal from one end of property to the other?
I need these to be "outdoors" do you have any suggestions?
I basically need something that will link my broadband connection from wireless router to 500ft away into multiple structures.
 
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You will find that even a top end AC router will not work for two reasons: (1) few of the clients will have 3x3 MIMO adapters and (2) the 5GHz signal will not penetrate building materials well.

I would suggest that if you really want the signal to work place a decent router (soemthing like an ASUS RT-56U) in a central indoor location and add a couple of Ubiquiti omnidirectional outdoor wireless access points. Depending on your exact layout you can get by with two or three. Each will require an Ethernet cable (I would recommend the CAT5e that can be buried) and you should consider PoE injectors if there is no power where the APs will sit.

If you would rather use a directional AP to get a signal from one point to another and then broadcast your network signal in that area, the perfect solution is the Ubiquiti M2 AirGrids. They are inexpensive and simply need line of site from one to the next, both include all needed parts including PoE injectors. Take a look at the picture labeled "View Point to Point Wireless Installation Diagram Below" at HERE NEAR PAGE BOTTOM. You don't want to buy their equipment, it is just a nice picture to show you all the parts of a set of outdoor directional APs.
 
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ClemensDREAM

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Thanks, RealBeast!
I looked at the picture in the link you sent. I was looking for info on the Ubiquiti product you mentioned and found this one instead on Amazon.com (Ubiquiti NanoStation loco M2). I read many reviews of how people have used them to receive signals from up to 800ft away. If I read descriptions correctly, I just need a router inside of each location hooked to one of the Nano Sstations in order to get wireless in both places. Thanks so much for your suggestion.
BTW....beautiful dog!

Also, ksham, you were right...I can do it cheaper than Linksys router....Nanostation is around $50 instead of $200 :)
 
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