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Wifi sharing across the street - Z - 05-30-2017
So the local broadband company is raising rates.
We've got two broadband feeds - one into each residence, however methinks it is time to up the speed and cut the number of feeds to one for the same or less cost, with some upfront investment in new hardware.
Figure the houses are separated by about 125' with clear line of sight front to front.
One tech friend is quite happy with his Orbi system - https://www.netgear.com/orbi/ - but was disappointed with his Amplifi setup - https://amplifi.com/. What's the best way to share between the two where I don't have easy overhead or underground options to route a cable?
Re: Wifi sharing across the street - Ombligo - 05-30-2017
In other words what is the best way to steal from the ISP?
Re: Wifi sharing across the street - C(-)ris - 05-30-2017
Ombligo wrote:How do you figure? I have 2 buildings at work and beam the network between them. We use Ubiquity dishes. They work great.
In other words what is the best way to steal from the ISP?
Re: Wifi sharing across the street - Z - 05-30-2017
To provide internet to two adjacent properties that I own? I guess that's stealing.
Re: Wifi sharing across the street - anonymouse1 - 05-30-2017
Why do you say it is stealing?
Ombligo wrote:
In other words what is the best way to steal from the ISP?
Re: Wifi sharing across the street - clay - 05-30-2017
anonymouse1 wrote:
Why do you say it is stealing?
[quote=Ombligo]
In other words what is the best way to steal from the ISP?
I'm guessing he assumed two different owners and sharing connectivity this way is generally frowned upon by most broadband providers contracts. Though, such sharing, if it were done against company rules, would likely go undetected by the ISP unless they had reason to do an inspection of the situation.
Re: Wifi sharing across the street - testcase - 05-30-2017
I've been using Pepwave and WiFiRanger products for years now and am very happy. Either name can pick up, amplify, and retransmit good WiFi signals. Use proper encryption and, you'd be good to go.
Pepwave Surf On The Go: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dautomotive&field-keywords=pepwave&rh=n%3A15684181%2Ck%3Apepwave&ajr=0
WiFiRanger: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=WiFiRanger&rh=n%3A172282%2Ck%3AWiFiRanger&ajr=0
The two I use are both older "N" WiFi. If I were buying today, I'd make sure I was getting AC WiFi compatible hardware. 125' is well within the range of either brand. Note, the WiFiRanger is targeted at the RV and marine segment. Excellent build quality (especially on hardware meant for outdoor installation) with prices to match. One time expense that will pay for itself. :oldfogey: