They require assistance with physical equipment.
They require assistance with physical equipment.
We’re in rural Idaho and besides Hughes net, our main choices are a tower with a satellite dish (up to 30-50mb/s) or CenturyLink ADSL (max 1.5mb/s). Local info suggests neither will be upgraded soon, so we’re sticking with the OTA setup. My home has good signal, while my uncle’s spot is blocked by a neighbor and sits at an opposite corner of a 4-way intersection.
Current setup: Strong 25+ mb/s via Netgear AC1750 (main router) and Netgear Nighthawk AC1900/EX7000 (uncle’s extender). The Wavlink AC600 drops often, usually under 1mb/s, and the AC1750 sometimes only hits 3mb/s even when perfect Wi-Fi is available. I’m tired of constant resets.
What I need:
1) A reliable router that accepts internet via POE antenna without glitches—plenty of LAN ports, one hardwired to my room, another for an AP on the other side, plus connections for a PC and maybe streaming gear.
2) A solid POE antenna that can reach across the road without issues.
I’m not comfortable troubleshooting this myself, even after checking reviews. I just want something stable so my uncle can stream Plex, do schoolwork, and play games without interruptions.
From your location, it’s likely you can establish a Ubiquiti nano beam link.
The distance between you and your property is unclear, and there is no physical contact indicated.
There is no modem, the connection goes straight from the antenna to the router. Usually wired works well when Wi‑Fi isn’t functioning, but in my house hardware seems reluctant. Opposite of a cross street, like top left and bottom right corners, about 200–250 feet from front to front.
(On mobile, bugged out couldnt reply or remove without a full retype) Roof is not possible due to his being extremely sloped with giant tree blocking the peak, but at my place I have a spot where the Wavlink is mounted (but doing nothing) where something else can be mounted, on his end if something on his it would have to be something inside, currently the AC1900/EX7000 is in his front window with a direct line of site to where the WAVLink is, but gets better signal to the actual router on the other side of the wall from the wavlink. Never heard of ubiquiti nano beam, I might have to look into that, does it work through glass?
From my perspective, I’m fine with external mounting, but I think second-hand advice is worth knowing before diving in. I’m currently exploring it more during my breaks, but I have a few months until work and can take my time picking the best solutions. Extra help from others wouldn’t hurt at all.
You’re looking to extend your WISP service from one house to another across an intersection, even without a direct line of sight. Each home could install a pole where a PtP antenna can be mounted. For a reliable point-to-point link, both locations need a clear Fresnel zone—minimizing wireless blockers in the area. Ubiquiti provides a tool to help you design this setup by showing you how to simulate it on a map and suggest hardware. Raising the antennas helps significantly. For the right equipment, choose devices rated for at least double your current ISP capacity, avoiding frequencies used by your WISP or within your homes unless you have ample channels (like 5GHz). Be aware that higher frequencies can be affected by rain or obstacles and may be restricted locally. Once the link is set up, add PoE switches at each end to power the antennas; this lets clients connect directly or broadcast the signal to their APs. For DIY help, check out the CrossTalk Solutions YouTube channel. If you’re using extenders, consider connecting the EX7000 to your main router in AP mode for a stronger extension. Always use non-overlapping channels as recommended by a wireless survey.