How to Extend WiFi Outdoors
San Diego, are you wondering how to extend WiFi outdoors? For anyone who spends a lot of time outside near the pool, on the patio, or relaxing with a glass of wine, having WiFi outside can make your outdoor space that much better.
Think of all the possibilities an outdoor wireless access point offers like streaming music to your outdoor speakers or, working from home in the comfort of your backyard. Not only would you remove dead zones, but you would also increase your WiFi range from inside your home to outside your home.
But, for the average home WiFi system there is only so far the signal can reach especially outside. The good news is, there is a way to extend WiFi outdoors with the an outdoor access point not to be confused with an outdoor WiFi extender. An outdoor access point is so much better than an extender. More on this subject below.
Extending WiFi Outdoors
Access Point vs Extender
Extending WiFi outdoors with an outdoor WAP (outdoor wireless access point) is the easiest way to get a strong signal in your backyard. It should be noted however, that an outdoor access point is not the same as an outdoor WiFi extender.
In fact, if you use an extender (booster) all you will get is an even weaker signal. That’s because range extenders merely repeat the wireless signal from your router. All this does create a second network on a degraded signal. This actually slows down the network instead of speeding it up.
A wireless access point, connects to your router via an ethernet cable to broadcast a new WiFi signal. This means the signal strength is maintained. Whereas a range extender connects to your router via WiFi to repeat and extend the signal.
In a nutshell, wireless extenders cut your bandwidth in half which slows down your network. While an access point improves network performance, increases speed, and internet connectivity throughout your home.
Outdoor Wireless Access Point
How It Works
Wireless access points allows a connected device to seamlessly transition between another access point, to ensue the best possible performance. This means, based on location, a connected device will release from one access and reconnect to another access point with a stronger connection. And, it does so in a matter of milliseconds.
Best Weather Resistant Outdoor WAP
Araknis 700 Series Outdoor Wireless Access Point
With the increasing number of smart devices like lighting, security cameras and garage door openers, you need to be able to extend your Wi-Fi beyond your home’s exterior walls. To do this, you need to install a reliable outdoor access point. The Araknis Networks outdoor access point does just that.
Get a reliable signal and fast internet speeds anywhere outdoors with the 700 Series Outdoor Wireless Access Point. Equipped with the latest AC wireless technology, this WAP offers faster network speeds than ever before. And since this WAP is IP55 rated, it can be placed outdoors without being compromised by rain, wind, or dust.
Features:
- Weather Resistant: which means you can have WiFi access to the backyard, pool, or guest house without worrying about the elements
- Beamforming: automatically directs the wireless signal to maximize signal strength and minimize noise on every device
- Built-in Switch: two-port 1Gbps switch enables easy connectivity to an adjacent device, such as an IP camera
- PoEase: no need to run DC power
- Wireless AC: get full support of the 802.11ac protocol, which provides you with the latest technology in WiFi speeds and avoid buffering.
Home WiFi Network Design & Installation
You’re already paying for faster internet speed. So, it only makes sense to have home network equipment that can deliver it. And, a team to design, install and configure it. Not sure what you need? We want to make certain you are getting the exact solution that you need which is why we’ll come to your home, check out all your devices and set you up with the perfect home network. We’ll also make sure your home network extends to every corner of your home to the outdoors. Contact us at (760) 505-7461 to book your appointment or simply fill out the contact form below.
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