Wi-FI To The Yard

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androidguy

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In both the front and back yard of my house I have about a 20% Wi-Fi signal with anywhere from 1-3mbps connection to the router. Is there a way I could get better Wi-Fi outside? I do not want to install an outdoor access point. I have an old router I could configure as an access point to be inside if needed and I have a WNR2000RPT from Netgear I could use as a bridge because when repeating the connection always drops. Also, I do have a storage building in my back yard without air conditioning if this helps any. Thanks for any help or suggestions!:)
 
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You need additional routers (configured as access points) to broadcast signal farther, you can put the router inside but near the outside wall.

Options going best to least best:
1) Ethernet from primary router to access point.
2) Powerline adapter from primary router to access point
3) Dual radio (dual band) primary router and access point - then you can have the "backhaul" of primary router to access point done via 5ghz band and the router/access point to devices communication over 2.4 band
4) use netgear to bridge wifi from primary router, and then feed into access point.

ubliqui airbullets work great for all in one wirleess antenna bridges, and can be POE.
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You need additional routers (configured as access points) to broadcast signal farther, you can put the router inside but near the outside wall.

Options going best to least best:
1) Ethernet from primary router to access point.
2) Powerline adapter from primary router to access point
3) Dual radio (dual band) primary router and access point - then you can have the "backhaul" of primary router to access point done via 5ghz band and the router/access point to devices communication over 2.4 band
4) use netgear to bridge wifi from primary router, and then feed into access point.

ubliqui airbullets work great for all in one wirleess antenna bridges, and can be POE.
 
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androidguy

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Would the signal be better if I put the access point next to the window?
 
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boosted1g

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Yes.

WiFi is radio waves, and radio waves pass through less dense objects easier.

Your exterier walls have more wood studs, insulation, particle board, and whatever material your home exterior is made of; all of which are more dense then the drywall between interior walls.
 
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