How do I create (with what hardware) a wifi network (ethernet?) from an outdoor wifi adapter to an indoor router via usb

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WoodyG

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I live on a remote ranch in Montana and am I am hoping to understand how I can connect all my household devices to create an indoor wireless network based on a connection from an outdoor wifi adapter. I have a long range outdoor wifi adapter mounted on the outside of my house that picks up the main wifi router signal from our office some 200 feet away.
Currently I can only connect a single device through that usb interface with this outdoor adapter. What I would like to do is connect that usb interface to a device (a router, or repeater, or bridge, or whatever ???) that sends a wireless signal throughout the house.
So far, I have ordered two products on the internet that I thought would accomplish this task only to find out they failed to work as hoped. Please keep in mind in advising me that I live hours from a big city so its difficult to just run down to the local electronics outlet. I am am seeking an expensive solution that I can order online.

I have added the following diagram as an aid.
Thanks

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You need a ap/router that can take USB as its wan. This is very rare.

You would be better off replacing your outdoor device with a outdoor bridge. Something like ubiquiti nano or engenius enh202. Both these can be had for well under $100. In either case these connect the wireless signal outside and bring it inside the house as a ethernet connection. At this point you can use a router or a AP depending on if you need/want different ip networks.

You are in effect building a repeater but it has the advantage of having separate radios for the connection to the main location and to your end clients. The cheap repeaters use the same radio and are not made to put outside in the first place.
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Hi.
Not really easy to run cable. That is a lot of digging through pretty hard rock and soil not to mention two concrete pads.
The outside adapter is hardwired with a USB connect. Check out my update (new diagram) on the original post and that may help with understanding my query.
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You need a ap/router that can take USB as its wan. This is very rare.

You would be better off replacing your outdoor device with a outdoor bridge. Something like ubiquiti nano or engenius enh202. Both these can be had for well under $100. In either case these connect the wireless signal outside and bring it inside the house as a ethernet connection. At this point you can use a router or a AP depending on if you need/want different ip networks.

You are in effect building a repeater but it has the advantage of having separate radios for the connection to the main location and to your end clients. The cheap repeaters use the same radio and are not made to put outside in the first place.
 
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WoodyG

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Makes perfect sense. I have tried this with a Belkin router before posting here but it failed to perform.
Honestly after a second glance I wonder if the USB port may be a memory slot rather than a adapter port, it is unmarked on this Belkin unit.
Simple answers are usually the best. At least for me. I think I can borrow another router and test the theory.
Thanks again for the input.
I will post my results.
 
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WoodyG

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You need a ap/router that can take USB as its wan. This is very rare.
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Okay. I think this is what the previous ranch manager had here. This system was installed by him so I inherited a partial functioning apparatus. He is gone and so is the router.

You would be better off replacing your outdoor device with a outdoor bridge. Something like ubiquiti nano or engenius enh202. Both these can be had for well under $100. In either case these connect the wireless signal outside and bring it inside the house as a ethernet connection. At this point you can use a router or a AP depending on if you need/want different ip networks.

You are in effect building a repeater but it has the advantage of having separate radios for the connection to the main location and to your end clients. The cheap repeaters use the same radio and are not made to put outside in the first place.
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This also makes sense to me. Its been hard to find anyone to give a definitive description of how this worked before. I am not in contact with the previous ranch manager and the ownership have no idea. I have been focused on making the existing set up work with what I have. I think you are on the right track by starting fresh. My new plan B.
May cost more but it is cheaper than another satellite internet system.
Thanks.
I'll keep you posted.
 
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Saikat Das

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Bill's solution is good as always.
You may keep a computer on for all the time you would access the net,as a wi-fi adapter connected to it can be used to work as an access point,but that sounds rather silly unless you have a spare computer or a computer acting like a NAS or NVR.But hey,it can be your immediate relief untill you procure those outdoor AP/bridges.
 
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