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    Best device to extend coverage with no line of sight? Something like a NLOS Nanostation?

    Sorry for the delay on this. I've been looking into getting another AC56U as per the suggestion, but am confused by a few things. Again, using ASUS-Merlin. Can I use the "media bridge" route to connect non-media (e.g., laptop, printer, etc.) devices? That is, keep the AP upstairs, configure...
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    Best device to extend coverage with no line of sight? Something like a NLOS Nanostation?

    After a lot of research here and other spots, I bought a Nanostation Loco m5 to extend the range of the wireless signal my best friend who lives in the apartment above me to my apartment, one floor down and just to the west (I am on a fixed income and he's generously agreed to share his...
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    • hggomes line of sight nanostation range extender repeater rt-ac56 ubiquiti
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    • Forum: Wi-Fi Buying Advice
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    best firmware for long range transmission?

    Yeah, well they're clearly trying to expand into the consumer market (selling on Amazon is a clear mark of this), and if they don't get it together on the CS, they're going to have some problems. I take your point tho.
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    Does router TX power affect Nanostation compatibility and how does it impact range?

    Ok. I'm shooting for range, not speed, so that's cool. And I would definitely test it out and find the lowest possible optimal transmit power that worked well. I just wanted to make sure that if i upped the router tx it wouldn't then be capped by the nanostation tx; that is, if I set the router...
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    setting up moca connections between two apartments... many questions!

    Yep! Big tech scene. Very happy here--moved from Midwest: people are great, and will take rain any day over snow!
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    Does router TX power affect Nanostation compatibility and how does it impact range?

    I am pretty new to all of this, but have done a lot of research and cannot find an answer to my question. Hoping someone can help. I have an ASUS RT-56U (2x2 MIMO, ac-1200 (?)), running on ASUS-Merlin. Sharing bandwidth with my best friend upstairs because I'm on a fixed income and he's happy...
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    setting up moca connections between two apartments... many questions!

    Yes... plenty of homework grrr. Some states have their own plans, which is great: for instance, just over the bridge in WA, they've got great providers. Here, I have two choices: evil Comcast and crappy CenturyLink. Comcast would be good except they require that they don't go by income: their...
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    setting up moca connections between two apartments... many questions!

    Yep! BTW their customer service can really, really suck if you're a newbie! You probably know they have a huge product line. I spent two hours online with this guy called Patrick who would just respond to my queries about specific products, whether they'd work or not, and he was just like...
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    best firmware for long range transmission?

    True. Bought a Nanostation Loco m5 and going to configure it as a wifi access spot tomorrow. Will post back (hopefully with info re how it worked, but beware: possibly more questions! Thanks for all of your patience). Still not entirely sure on whether the 5ghz or 2.4ghz, but I posted in various...
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    Ubiquiti Nanostation to create hotspot in congested neighborhood: 2.4 or 5ghz?

    Hope I'm posting this in the right spot. Apologies if I haven't (and please feel free to move to right spot if not). I've cut the cord, and my friend is generously allowing me to share his bandwidth (I'm on a fixed income). He lives upstairs and to the east of me in a old house converted to an...
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    best firmware for long range transmission?

    Overkill is fine (so long as I don't kill it with too high a dBi and overshoot or something--will take some destroyed cardboard!) if the price of a unit is $65 and I just need one! In effect, it's cheaper than a cheap extender right now. My cheapest option would be to trot down to Goodwill and...
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    What is the difference between the Archer C5 and C50? And v1 vs v2...

    That took some looking into as well! But the FCC made them settle to the the tune of $200k and continue to allow alt firmware. So that's all good; pretty positive they're never going to try that again. Although it makes me skeptical of a company that would basically give the finger to its...
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    What is the difference between the Archer C5 and C50? And v1 vs v2...

    I've been shopping around for a router, and it looks like the Archer C5 will meet my fairly minimal needs (in terms of speed, at least) very well. But I'm confused about a few things: Amazon is currently selling this "C50" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168G0KZY/?tag=snbforums-20 for just under...
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    best firmware for long range transmission?

    Sorry to the experts posting here, but I've absorbed the info here (and elsewhere) better; we're talking about high gain directional antenna, right? Understanding that and the article linked above, it doesn't look like it would benefit us, where we are on different floors. Gotcha (I think)...
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    o2-AirAC from RadioLabs? Can find absolutely no reviews

    True... they get pretty good reviews for customer service, etc., so just thought maybe someone had some input. Thanks.
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    o2-AirAC from RadioLabs? Can find absolutely no reviews

    I'm looking for the longest range possible router, and this seems too good to be true, but I have yet to find anything anywhere independently benchmarking or otherwise reviewing it. http://www.radiolabs.com/products/wireless/networking/802.11AC-Router-High-Power.php Does anyone know anything...
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    best firmware for long range transmission?

    Would installing high gain antenna on both ends overcome this? They are extremely cheap from what I can see.
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    best firmware for long range transmission?

    Thanks. That would definitely be the easiest solution, but do you really think that would be as effective as getting a high gain omnidirectional antenna? We are now having BIG problems sharing--I'm getting almost nothing and not able to stream on my Roku. Reading that I can take apart the AC56U...
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    best firmware for long range transmission?

    It's a notorious cable company with a horrible reputation on broadband fora and with almost all of its clients, so I couldn't care less. They've screwed me to the tune of $200 over the past six months (charging me for a modem when they had on record that I had my own, etc.). They're an absolute...
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    best firmware for long range transmission?

    It sounds like opinions are mixed here, but since posting, I have read about a few "hacks" that will enable you to get wireless from non-password protected WiFi providers blocks away (coffee shops, library, etc.). The most common solution has been a high gain antenna mounted outside the house...
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