With all the new wifi stuff, like cameras, lights, switches - especially outside the house, I decided to install an outdoor access point.
Basically a weather hardened version of a wireless router. Decided on Comfast. (yeah, not a great name)
$70
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FT3LFD6/
It is powered over the ethernet cable, so i purchased a 40m cable rated for outdoor use $30 -
Simple enough - plug short cable (included) into modem, other end to power injector, then the long cable from power injector to access point mounted high in the garage.
Visit the admin page to change the password, and put the unit into access point mode (it can also be used as a router, or bridge), set the wifi name and pw
Great coverage of the yard for $100. There are some things with the OS that need to be corrected, but just geeky stuff, like auto correct the time.
Recommended if you have spotty coverage from your indoor unit...
It can be mounted on a pole/pipe with included straps, or to a wall, using protruding anchors.
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