Hi all,
First, I just wanted to say that I am pretty weak when it comes to networking, so I may use the wrong terminology. If you respond, a bunch of acronyms and numbers will not do me too much good without an explanation, so please be warned.
I live in a very rural area and have about 5 acres that I would like to cover with wifi. I have pretty clear line of sight to the entire property. I have been researching solutions and it appears that Ubiquiti has the best reputation, but I am not even sure of which product is best for our needs.
We spend a lot of time on the property and we try to keep our cell data plans down to save money. We would like to be able to play music apps off our phone from near the fire pit or while mowing, use the laptop off the side porch, etc. and not use our data plan.
I have Windstream 3Mbps internet, using their router (no external antenna or place for one). In a perfect world, I would want something that could push all 3Mbps through without slowing my speed down and omni-directional. I could run ethernet out to the unit, but would prefer if the unit received the signal from my Windstream router wireless, sent it out the same way, and I only had to get power to it. I have outlets on my front porch and get a strong signal from the router.
Any recommendations for the best products? Thanks in advance.
First, I just wanted to say that I am pretty weak when it comes to networking, so I may use the wrong terminology. If you respond, a bunch of acronyms and numbers will not do me too much good without an explanation, so please be warned.
I live in a very rural area and have about 5 acres that I would like to cover with wifi. I have pretty clear line of sight to the entire property. I have been researching solutions and it appears that Ubiquiti has the best reputation, but I am not even sure of which product is best for our needs.
We spend a lot of time on the property and we try to keep our cell data plans down to save money. We would like to be able to play music apps off our phone from near the fire pit or while mowing, use the laptop off the side porch, etc. and not use our data plan.
I have Windstream 3Mbps internet, using their router (no external antenna or place for one). In a perfect world, I would want something that could push all 3Mbps through without slowing my speed down and omni-directional. I could run ethernet out to the unit, but would prefer if the unit received the signal from my Windstream router wireless, sent it out the same way, and I only had to get power to it. I have outlets on my front porch and get a strong signal from the router.
Any recommendations for the best products? Thanks in advance.