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    Need wifi approx 300 feet from modem

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by SMOKE_SKULL, Jun 9, 2018.

  1. SMOKE_SKULL

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    Campground situation where modem is located 100 meters from rv i stay in. Its direct line of site with no obstructions. Cannot run ethernet cable due to active road. Is it doable with standard wifi router? I know they make special setups for distance but the cost is not feasable.
     
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    Did you consider a directional antenna? Flat panel of parabolic mounted on the outside of your RV would probably be best but maybe an internal one would suffice.
    That's between $20 and $50 depending on if it's an indoor one or not and on the gain.

    Your router would have to have external antennas with RP-SMA connector (it's a standard connector for router antennas in case you're wondering).
     
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    How fast link do you need? Couple old routers that are dd-wrt or similar compatible, configure them as a wireless bridge and a directional antenna on both. Home made directional antenna like in the video above works but I'd only keep such thing indoors.
     
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