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I am trying to set up a wireless network from 1 location to 3 others, right now I have a Wavlink AP and I am able to get wireless in 2 of the locations but the AP keeps having issues. My set up is a Netgear router providing wifi inside Location A, then a Ethernet wire goes to the Wavlink AC600 2.4ghz that is on the roof and sends it to Location B and C. At location B you get 2 bars (out of 4) and decent speeds and at location C you get 3 bars outside or 2 inside. I bought the wavlink just to test the range on it before buying a better set up but the issue is that I need to bounce from location C to Location D without losing too much speed. I have tested just connecting the wifi from Location C to D and I get 2 bars with only a laptop at one side and the wavlink at the other so I know it can go even tho there is a few trees in the LOS.
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Does anyone have any recommendations for the way to set it up and what hardware to use in this situation, at location D I do not need high speed just enough to search and send emails but at the other locations I need to be able to at least stream videos but I was able to with the wavlink so I think it should be fine with a better setup. I really would like some advise on the best hardware for the price that would work for my needs.
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Is there any type of extender out there that I could run one antenna from one side of the building with the unit in the center and another wire to another antenna on the other side of the building instead of using one to catch the signal then running a wire to the other then having the other one send it again? sorry for not using the correct terms, best way I can explain with my limited knowledge in networking.
 
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I would recommend you use multiple directional outdoor access points. You may be able to broadcast directly to "B". For "C" I would use a second directional AP at "A" pointed at "C". At "C" I would use a directional AP to create a point-to-point link to "A". Then a switch and indoor AP for "C" users and a second directional AP pointed at "D". You may have to do the point-to-point option with switch and indoor AP at "D". You will have to test.
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I would recommend you use multiple directional outdoor access points. You may be able to broadcast directly to "B". For "C" I would use a second directional AP at "A" pointed at "C". At "C" I would use a directional AP to create a point-to-point link to "A". Then a switch and indoor AP for "C" users and a second directional AP pointed at "D". You may have to do the point-to-point option with switch and indoor AP at "D". You will have to test.
 
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Is there any hardware that you would recommend, I dont want to cheap out and have to fix/replace all the time but I also don't need a super expensive set up. With the 1 wavlink I noticed a significant reduction in speed, is that because its a cheap product or will that happen with even other access points and by the time it reaches D it would be too slow to even use? Also assuming I should go with 2.4ghz since my internet only maxes at 50mbps. Thank you for the help so far, wasnt even considering directional
 
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Engenius and Ubiquiti both make excellent directional outdoor access points. The nanostation M from Ubiquiti or the ENS202 from Engenius is where I would start. Get the link to "C" to work well first.

The picture looks rural. If so, then 2.4Ghz will have less issues with signal loss from foliage, etc. If there were competing WIFI sources, then I would recommend the point-to-point be 5Ghz.
 
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