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On 12/10/25 00:38, Andy Burns wrote:
> c186282 wrote:
>
>> Now if real, legal, `security` was an issue
>> then you`d want a solid connection all of
>> the time ... and one wi-fi point likely won`t
>> provide that.
>
> Only the largest couple of stations have multiple APs in the bay. The
> building and individual vehicles have 4G, and the buildings form a
> meshed POCSAG network between neighbouring towns (or parts of cities).
Ummm ... an `extender` is a bit different from
an `access point` (and cheaper). The extender
binds to the access point/router. Connected
devices may, as needed, connect to the main
point or the address of the extender and still
get net access. Wired equiv is more like a
hub/switch.
I do have experience - like last week - with
extenders. Just got in a cheap spare, had to
set it up (CAN be slightly confusing but not
bad at all). My better extender doubles
the range of my good wifi connection, to
some out-buildings with some IP cams (and
soon a home-built "weather" thing (Pi3 based,
have a couple of spares & some 1-wire sensors)).
Anyway, judging by the problem you claimed, your
easy fix is an extender. Use the main point for
cams/devices at point-blank range and put the
extender across the bay, best higher up. Use
whichever is more reliable for the particular
device in the building.
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