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tim0001

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#304392 30-Apr-2023 11:18
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Someone recently asked me how they could extend the WiFi  into a couple of buildings that are 10-20m from their house.  They are not at all techie, so that rules out a number of options (eg Mikrotik, which I am familiar with).  Had a search on GZ, but didn’t find a solution aimed at a non-techie person…

 

I’d be interested if there are any plug and play options out there for a reasonable price. (Perhaps I'm asking the wrong crowd.)  Performance required is a reliable >20Mbps.  Anyway, all opinions welcome!

 

My initial thoughts are that a TP-Link Deco mesh might be enough. (Did some iperf tests a while back on the Deco M4, got 210Mbps with 12m and 4 interior walls between mesh units.)   Easy to setup and around $100 per unit.  Ethernet backhaul would make for some great speeds, but not sure if its practical.

 

Based on my limited experience, power line adaptors are hit and miss (depending on the mains wiring). 

 

Grandstream seems to have a following on GZ. Are they super easy to setup?  

 

Thanks

 

 


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  #3069504 30-Apr-2023 14:03
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Yeah I think the TP-Link stuff will be OK, not great. Corrugated iron though doesn't do well with WiFi.

 

The Grandstream stuff is easy(ish) but still requires a bit more technical knowhow. TP-Link is a set up and forget kind of solution. You're better to run Ethernet if you can and just install a mesh unit in the centre shed which should cover the rest with OK coverage.





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