Extending Point to Point network between various homes
Extending Point to Point network between various homes
Hello everyone, I searched online but wasn’t sure what product would fit. I recently moved into another condo and plan to turn it into an AirBnb. Both apartments are on the same floor with entrances within 20 meters. I want to reuse my home connection but set up a separate network for guests. My idea is using an antenna linked to my router, sending a signal to a receiver inside the AirBnb, then connecting to another router that displays the SSID for guests. Does this approach work? What products should I look into? How can I keep guests from accessing my private network? I currently use an Asus RT-AC86U router. Another option is creating a guest SSID on my existing router and extending it, but I think having two antennas bridging would improve signal strength. Should I consider a NETGEAR WN3000RP? Any suggestions for better equipment? Ethernet isn’t an option since I’ll need to run cables in public areas. What advice do you have? Thanks!
Below 20 meters remains stable with strong Wi-Fi. Boost the signal using a taller antenna. Use the same router or an ASUS model for the bnb, and switch to wireless bridge mode. Set up another SSID with a password, keep it secure and rotate it regularly to prevent bandwidth theft. Consider adding a signal amplifier or repeater since bridging can cut bandwidth in half. For better isolation, assign a different subnet—like 192.168.101.xx if you have 192.168.100.xx. I’m not sure how to configure this on an ASUS router, but here’s the idea.
Hey there! Your idea seems pretty solid. By adding a receiver in the new house, you can manage the guest Wi-Fi without needing multiple devices. The Asus router does allow you to block guest SSIDs from your main network, so extending it should work well. Let me know if you need more details!
Check for OpenWrt or DDWRT compatible routers before buying. Custom firmware expands features not available in the standard version. It also enables different router brands to communicate. See the links for details: https://openwrt.org/supported_devices, https://wiki.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/S...ed_Devices, https://10-0-0-0-1.org/reviews/routers/openwrt/, and https://https://dd-wrt.com.
Can I run an Ethernet cable all the way down to the basement and then bring it back up to that apartment? You might place it near gas or water pipes in the kitchen or similar areas. Low voltage cables like Ethernet won’t cause problems. Even with this path, as long as the length is under 100 meters it should work. For the rest of the setup, a basic VLAN can separate your network from that apartment and you can also set up QoS and filters if required.
Avoid sharing your network link with an Airbnb property. Every action you take is yours alone—don’t deflect blame by saying “my guests did it.” The law holds you accountable; you could face consequences for turning the house into an Airbnb without permission. Seek legal advice before renting, as this might protect you from legal trouble!
Sorry for the late replies, it's been a hell of a couple weeks. Would it be better in you opinion to have an antenna that connects directly to my wifi like a "client" and then that antenna is in the same network as the router/ap providing connection in the airbnb? Yes, they're literally 20 meters apart, there's just a small hallway with the elevator in between the two doors. Already did it. I can do it, it's all legal here. I might investigate into this but I'm way ahead in the construction work so I don't think I'll be able to pass that cable nicely. Also, both the apartments are on the third floor and it would be pretty impractical to route a cable out of my apartment, down 10 meters, up 10 meters and poke a hole in a wall to get into the other apartment. Now that I'm thinking the two apartments are close but on different "wings" of the building so they don't share the same walls. I don't know how to explain it so here's a picture: 2/4 windows in my apartment open in the red square "hole" and 2/4 windows in the airbnb open in the green one and the two holes don't communicate at ground floor. I have a couple of routers laying around, would be good to be able to recycle something. Will look into that, thanks!
That's an atypical arrangement. The two apartments aren't positioned at the same height? There should be a clear view from the main unit to the airBnB unit in the hallway? If not, that could complicate setting up any wireless connection. Since you can install Ethernet if needed, I still recommend proceeding with it. You can place it along the wall or floor edge or at the wall/ceiling edge. This would result in a much more straightforward, quicker, and dependable installation. At the opposite end, simply connect a wireless access point for your guests.
They match in capability but differ in the physical space around them, making cable installation difficult. Should I stick to identical brands for the bridge? Is there a wireless antenna that can join an existing network like a regular client and then route it through another access point via Ethernet? Am I being too complex about this? Thanks!