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Wifi extend 200m to link surveillance camera

mcan — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:42:21 GMT

I want to set up battery surveillance camera and door bell/intercom on my halo wifi network that is approx 200m away with trees in line of sight and and incline of 25%.

How do I get the wifi to reach tonthis point?

Re: Wifi extend 200m to link surveillance camera

Keith_Beddoe — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 11:36:26 GMT

@mcan

You would have difficulty with normal wifi at that distance.

Can you run an external Ethernet cable to that point, if you can, then a wireless access point with POE injection would be the best option.

Re: Wifi extend 200m to link surveillance camera

licquorice — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:26:28 GMT

Not a chance in getting WiFi to work over 200 metres.

Ethernet won't work at 200 metres either.

Re: Wifi extend 200m to link surveillance camera

Keith_Beddoe — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:38:15 GMT

@mcan

Is there any mains supply at the far end?

The only other option would be a mobile broadband router with an unlimited data package.

Re: Wifi extend 200m to link surveillance camera

mcan — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:18:09 GMT

Thanks for your response, No mains at the other end, so looking at solar charged camera

Re: Wifi extend 200m to link surveillance camera

Stu_H — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:01:14 GMT

How about an Arlo Go camera, add a sim and cheap data package and then you have a simple security camera.
it’s battery operated but also is able to connect up to a solar panel.

Re: Wifi extend 200m to link surveillance camera

countrypaul — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 11:00:10 GMT

You could look at something along these lines: Wi-Fi Kit for Up to 500m Network Extension for Offices, Out-houses and sheds. (just one example) alternatively try looking up Pringles Can attennae (attennas) for a cheaper DIY option.

Depending on what hardware you have and how much power available attaching an attenna might be a challenge.