WAN aggregation via powerbeam technique
WAN aggregation via powerbeam technique
I recently moved into an apartment just a mile away from my parents. Unfortunately, the ISP I prefer isn’t available here, so I’m relying on shared broadband through another provider who’s known to underperform. I’ve set up a plan to save 1GB and get consistent speeds of 500-750 Mbps, but the upload speed is only 40 Mbps, which limits streaming quality. In my new router, there isn’t an ISP option for aggregation. Would it be feasible to install one of the Ubiquiti power beams to handle heavy data traffic? My parents have a fiber connection with excellent performance on flat terrain, and I’d need a beam placed in their attic while positioning mine near a window in my room. If that’s possible, would it work for the distance required?
Would it allow a clear view? Many of these systems require direct visibility to function effectively over that range. It wouldn’t be ideal in an attic, though it could work outside the house. From a router perspective, the configuration should be straightforward—I’d estimate it’s manageable—but we’re still unclear about your intended network design.
You could possibly bypass one side being in a window, yet the other inside an attic – that won’t work. Move the connection outside and raise it as high as you can. Consider Fresnel zone interference too; it’s not just about a straight path but an oval shape is required.