[kwlug-disc] Extending WiFi Range

[Paul Nijjar]

On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 09:11:16AM -0400, Khalid Baheyeldin wrote:
> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 12:05 AM, Paul Nijjar via kwlug-disc <
> >
> > https://baheyeldin.com/writings/technology/how-to-get-free-hd-tv-using-an-
> > antenna-in-waterloo-ontario.html
> >
> >
> Don't want ethernet cables out in the elements. The TV cable is sealed by
> design, and there is no power going out to the backyard. The amplifier
> sends power over the coax, so no extra connections.
> 

That is understandable. The Ubiquiti stuff has PoE, so you are only
running an ethernet cable out, but it has to be the fancy shielded
cable (and you have to worry about grounding). 

> > I am actually involved in a similar project to extend wifi range. The plan
> > is to use a $30 Mikrotik router as an access point, and disable the router
> > features (exactly as Khalid was suggesting, except with evil proprietary
> > Mikrotik stuff instead of angelic OpenWRT). But that is an indoor solution.
> 
> If I can get WiFi inside the basement close to the walls, that maybe just
> the ticket.
> 
> Where do you buy the Mikrotik router from? Directly from the manufacturer?

https://solimedia.net/mikrotik-office-wireless/305-hap-lite.html

There are more capable devices as well in the $50-60 range, but this
is surprisingly good for its price. 


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