Thank you. This will work for me. I only have about 75 feet between my house and shop. I think mounting one on the outside of the house and directing it to one on the outside of the shop will solve my wi-fi issues. I have power in both locations so the connections should work.
Great video. I have a pole barn down the hill from my house that's a dead spot for cell coverage. I've been looking for a solution. Thank you for taking the time to film this
Dam, gorgeous property can't help but notice with your birds eye view shot...thats awsome. Thank you for the help with figuring out my wifi issue for my cameras...though I do think I am just going to bridge with an old router
The fact that the router remains part of the AI Mesh is surprising, considering that you've used TP-Link to extend WiFi. I will do the same connecting the second house to the primary (also using ASUS routers I already have). And there is a good reason to use CAT 8 instead of lowers as the higher it is, the better insulation of the cables from electrical waves is. Thank you for the video! Just what I was looking for!
Great Video. I'm going to give it a try. This is essentially howa Wireless Internet Service Provider works, just on a larger scale with better equipment. Pretty cool point to point AP set up.
Nate, I just used an old(er) Netgear Router to "Bridge" with my main router on a guest network using WPA2 Encryption (would have preferred WPA3, but the secondary router would not let me do that). Now I can connect via ethernet to the secondary router (located on the other side of the house) LAN port and get 2.4GHz internet. I plan to get a PoE Access Point so I can get more coverage on the side of the house opposite the main router. I'm getting about 1/2 - 3/4 speed compared to the main router (Beryl Travel Router) on 5GHz which is not so bad since I'm getting between 250-300 Mbs on the main router. Took me 2 days, working out the IP configurations but I finally got it done. Thanks again for your help and guidance.
Nater Tater, I followed your recommendation to extend LAN/Internet to remote buildings too far for ethernet cable by using a wireless bridge. I needed to push Aimesh LAN to out building 391 feet from house with no obstruction so I used your solution of UeeVii CPE bridge. You claimed it connects automatically once connected without user input. Yes once the POEs are connected and channel matched for Master and Client, they connected within 2 minutes. But, did you forget to mention it requires user programming of the bridge units to connect the LAN? Mine (Win10) shows "hidden network" and no Internet due to invalid IP. I use DHCP on the routers and laptop. Do I need to change the two bridge IPs to a specific IP, then set a static IP on the router? How did you get your router to pass the LAN signal without re-configuring? (I use the same routers as you.)
Follow up: I always new there was a simple solution but no one offered. I forgot that ethernet connections to router don't work as easily as WiFi. The router DHPC won't function unless booted after connection from an ethernet device. So every time I installed bridge I could only get "IP invalid". By chance I happened to re-boot the main mesh router, then it recognized the device and assigned an IP for the LAN. Now it works. The accepted speeds for this bridge is a drop of 80% at 200 feet. However I have clear line of sight, strong connection and get -95%. The problem I have is that I use the 1 Gbps port on the CPE 820 and Cat 7 cable both ends into two 1 Gbps ports on routers but only get 20 Mbps from 450 Mbps service. The router shows all devices connected to ports at 1 Gbps rate except for the CPE 820 which shows 100 Mbps. Anyone explain why the advertised 1 Gbps ports only connect as 100 Mbps regardless of physical port selected? (Router does supply 2.5 Gbps speed for ports.)
Be cautious to never cross over or get close to high voltage wires with any audio or internet cables, this will cause your internet to be spotty and audio to Humm.
Could you get away with indoor deployment if they were pointing through glass window? When would you use these instead of a router / wifi access point with wifi bridge mode configuration option like linksys ea6350v4 device?
Well, ground took a lightening strike, conducted through ISP MoCA into house through modem then followed Ethernet cable to router. Damaged all my routers in Ai Mesh connected by Ethernet backhaul and destroyed all devices connected to main router on Ethernet, including Ethernet over Power adapters, security system and one PC. I now have Ethernet surge protectors and use wireless connections more. Your P2P system looks intriguing. What is the maximum range between points? Do you find signal disruption in severe weather like snow, high wind, heavy rain?
Max range is miles with clear line of sight. I havent had this pair in bad weather but dont notice an issue with my other pair. I have fairly short spans though so I wouldnt think I'd be sensitive to that.
Someone has to be the old worry wort in the crowd. Safety note: never use the top rung of a ladder as a step. Other than that great video. I am constantly wondering what I can do to get outdoor Wi-Fi. My range can go up to 500 ft.
Thanks, we enjoy it. I'm a engineering manager and a youtube star (ha!). My wife also works and in fact was the bread winner for many years. Here's a little more details: th-cam.com/video/At-dMyF3QSU/w-d-xo.html
Hey! Great video. I am trying to do the same thing but I can’t figure out how to configure the router that will be connected to the ueefii slave unit in my barn. You mentioned the mesh router system. Do they hook up automatically? Or do you have to hook them onto your computer and reconfigure them?
Does this bridge need line of sight? Will it transmit through tree tops. I can't get a literal line of sight between my structures that are about 1,000' apart.
In my case I use a AiMesh system so it auto configures all the nodes (routers). Otherwise you could just put whatever router you use in AP mode (access point) so then your main router would control all the DHCP, firewall, dns, etc
Following up. Did you ever get Starlink? I am currently using it and very happy with it other than I’m bummed at how expensive it is. . Curious on how well this would work with the Starlink mesh system 🤔
Multiple routers is just stupid. you are double and triple NAT-ing your network if you set them up incorrectly by going into the WAN port on the router instead of the LAN and making sure to disable the DHCP on each router outside of the first one. What you need are switches and Access Points in your multiple buildings connected via your bridge units and ethernet/fiber. Also, your ethernet connection from the home to the barn is just asking for electrical problems based on different grounding. Fiber would have been a better option and the cost between them is minimal.
@rgblack316 thanks for sharing your thoughts. This setup is an AiMesh that utilizes routers but they act as AP's and thus aren't doing NAT. I have also switched to a TP-Link Omada setup which is also a full SDN.
Hey RG Black If you know how I can use my direct tv Ethernet in another house on my property. Please tell what I need. I have 2 receivers. I have a combination Ethernet, internet with TV and a landline. My dad house is 200 yrs on the other end of property. I don't want to pay another 250 bucks to att. Dad is 85 and I want to help him out. Thanks if you have the time
Thank you. This will work for me. I only have about 75 feet between my house and shop. I think mounting one on the outside of the house and directing it to one on the outside of the shop will solve my wi-fi issues. I have power in both locations so the connections should work.
@lisarogers5873 yes it should!
Cargo shorts are the greatest thing ever developed for DIY dads, full stop. Great video!
LOL! Full dad mode.
Very thorough. Proving those wires don't run themselves. Great video. Thank you.
Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it.
Great video. I have a pole barn down the hill from my house that's a dead spot for cell coverage. I've been looking for a solution. Thank you for taking the time to film this
Dam, gorgeous property can't help but notice with your birds eye view shot...thats awsome. Thank you for the help with figuring out my wifi issue for my cameras...though I do think I am just going to bridge with an old router
Lt. Dan installs a wifi bridge :P
Good tutorial.
😄
Damnit... now I can't unsee it!
The fact that the router remains part of the AI Mesh is surprising, considering that you've used TP-Link to extend WiFi. I will do the same connecting the second house to the primary (also using ASUS routers I already have). And there is a good reason to use CAT 8 instead of lowers as the higher it is, the better insulation of the cables from electrical waves is. Thank you for the video! Just what I was looking for!
Checkout my new Tp-link Omada setup: th-cam.com/video/34NZwJh4N84/w-d-xo.html
Components I used:
UeeVii P2P Wireless Bridge: amzn.to/3twx85W
Asus RT-AX55 router: amzn.to/3leR49z
Exterior Antenna Pole Mounts: amzn.to/2XdHoDP
40ft Ethernet Cable: amzn.to/3tHfY5B
20ft Ethernet Cable: amzn.to/3k5f9jQ
That's literally like my dream home. So beautiful!
Thank you, it was a great find for us!
Thanks for the video Nate.
No problem!
Great Video. I'm going to give it a try. This is essentially howa Wireless Internet Service Provider works, just on a larger scale with better equipment. Pretty cool point to point AP set up.
Works great!
Beautiful property 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 good job !
Thanks!
This is exactly what I was looking for to give me internet access in my barn, about same distance from the house as yours is. thx
You're welcome!
Heading to Amazon now to check them out. Might be just what in need to get WiFi in my shop. Thanks for the info Nate!
Any time! Should work well for you.
If I ever get a Barn or shed, seems like a good option!
Good Video! Very nice property!
No explanation of set up, just installation. Still of value to watch.
It's plug n play so installation is the setup.
@@NaterTater That is not what is shown on other set up youtube videos. I hope you are right.
Nate, I just used an old(er) Netgear Router to "Bridge" with my main router on a guest network using WPA2 Encryption (would have preferred WPA3, but the secondary router would not let me do that). Now I can connect via ethernet to the secondary router (located on the other side of the house) LAN port and get 2.4GHz internet. I plan to get a PoE Access Point so I can get more coverage on the side of the house opposite the main router. I'm getting about 1/2 - 3/4 speed compared to the main router (Beryl Travel Router) on 5GHz which is not so bad since I'm getting between 250-300 Mbs on the main router. Took me 2 days, working out the IP configurations but I finally got it done. Thanks again for your help and guidance.
Good job getting that figured out
@@NaterTater thanks! Hooked it up to my Apple TV and Roku via Ethernet for some great speeds! Super stoked. I'll get an Access point down the road!
Nater Tater, I followed your recommendation to extend LAN/Internet to remote buildings too far for ethernet cable by using a wireless bridge. I needed to push Aimesh LAN to out building 391 feet from house with no obstruction so I used your solution of UeeVii CPE bridge. You claimed it connects automatically once connected without user input. Yes once the POEs are connected and channel matched for Master and Client, they connected within 2 minutes. But, did you forget to mention it requires user programming of the bridge units to connect the LAN? Mine (Win10) shows "hidden network" and no Internet due to invalid IP. I use DHCP on the routers and laptop. Do I need to change the two bridge IPs to a specific IP, then set a static IP on the router? How did you get your router to pass the LAN signal without re-configuring? (I use the same routers as you.)
Follow up: I always new there was a simple solution but no one offered. I forgot that ethernet connections to router don't work as easily as WiFi. The router DHPC won't function unless booted after connection from an ethernet device. So every time I installed bridge I could only get "IP invalid". By chance I happened to re-boot the main mesh router, then it recognized the device and assigned an IP for the LAN. Now it works.
The accepted speeds for this bridge is a drop of 80% at 200 feet. However I have clear line of sight, strong connection and get -95%. The problem I have is that I use the 1 Gbps port on the CPE 820 and Cat 7 cable both ends into two 1 Gbps ports on routers but only get 20 Mbps from 450 Mbps service. The router shows all devices connected to ports at 1 Gbps rate except for the CPE 820 which shows 100 Mbps. Anyone explain why the advertised 1 Gbps ports only connect as 100 Mbps regardless of physical port selected? (Router does supply 2.5 Gbps speed for ports.)
Dang, nice property.
Thanks, we enjoy it.
Be cautious to never cross over or get close to high voltage wires with any audio or internet cables, this will cause your internet to be spotty and audio to Humm.
"Don't cross the streams"
- Ghost Busters
Hi Nater Tater! Could you give us a update on how the bridge is working a year later? Thanks for the video!!
I don't even think about it or touch it. Always just works.
Well done. Thanks for the video.
You're welcome!
Noticed your Gage rd sign... that's my name, pretty unique.
Awesome video!
Thanks!
Could you get away with indoor deployment if they were pointing through glass window? When would you use these instead of a router / wifi access point with wifi bridge mode configuration option like linksys ea6350v4 device?
Well, ground took a lightening strike, conducted through ISP MoCA into house through modem then followed Ethernet cable to router. Damaged all my routers in Ai Mesh connected by Ethernet backhaul and destroyed all devices connected to main router on Ethernet, including Ethernet over Power adapters, security system and one PC. I now have Ethernet surge protectors and use wireless connections more. Your P2P system looks intriguing. What is the maximum range between points? Do you find signal disruption in severe weather like snow, high wind, heavy rain?
Max range is miles with clear line of sight. I havent had this pair in bad weather but dont notice an issue with my other pair. I have fairly short spans though so I wouldnt think I'd be sensitive to that.
@@NaterTater Thanks for the info. I will definitely look into the P2P Bridge setup.
Someone has to be the old worry wort in the crowd.
Safety note: never use the top rung of a ladder as a step.
Other than that great video. I am constantly wondering what I can do to get outdoor Wi-Fi. My range can go up to 500 ft.
Great video... Which do u think is better the UeeVii Or the TP that u have....need to run Wifi out to my barn???
They seems very similar but I would probably favor the tp-link one. amzn.to/3uSwM8Z
@@NaterTater Thanks for the quick reply bud
Great Job!!!! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Brother I just want to know what you do for a JOB??? You have a beautiful home!!!!!
Thanks, we enjoy it. I'm a engineering manager and a youtube star (ha!). My wife also works and in fact was the bread winner for many years. Here's a little more details: th-cam.com/video/At-dMyF3QSU/w-d-xo.html
What brand are those bridges was looking for some is very helpful when you find a good video. Thanks
Hey Jake, the components I used are listed in the video description with links to the products on amazon.
Hey! Great video. I am trying to do the same thing but I can’t figure out how to configure the router that will be connected to the ueefii slave unit in my barn. You mentioned the mesh router system. Do they hook up automatically? Or do you have to hook them onto your computer and reconfigure them?
i use a asus aimesh setup. you have to connect the mesh system up manually like th-cam.com/video/5kse94JM0IA/w-d-xo.html
@@NaterTater can I use any mesh router system? Such as D-Link? I can’t get asus around my area.
@@Earthyorganics the mesh system would need to allow ethernet backhaul. Some are wireless only and that wont work with a p2p bridge setup.
Does this bridge need line of sight?
Will it transmit through tree tops.
I can't get a literal line of sight between my structures that are about 1,000' apart.
It works best with visual but not hard requirement.
you can use fiber cable
Could u include name, good place to buy, cost?
Thank u.
Links are in the video description and first comment.
waayy wait WAIT..... i see the tennis court i mean hockey rink... what happened to the enclosed heated olympic pool?!
got cancelled due to inflation/construction costs
Do you get wireless internet inbetween the barn and the barn furthertest away? like around the tennis court?
yes with my new system: th-cam.com/video/34NZwJh4N84/w-d-xo.html
what about grounding wires for the antennas?
They do have a grounding terminal you can use if desired.
Will the router on the receiving end need any configuration? if so could you help us with it please? thank you in advance.
In my case I use a AiMesh system so it auto configures all the nodes (routers). Otherwise you could just put whatever router you use in AP mode (access point) so then your main router would control all the DHCP, firewall, dns, etc
Wireless wire! Am I in the future?!
Do you have to sign up and pay every month with that router through an internet service provider?. I mean a cellular phone network provider.
No. Its point to point, doesnt provide internet by itself.
Are you able to get starlink in your area, and if you are would you ever try it out?
It is rolling out but the cost pushed me away. May try it out sometime.
@@NaterTater Sweet, hope they lower cost of dish and monthly. Be crazy competitive if they did.
Following up. Did you ever get Starlink? I am currently using it and very happy with it other than I’m bummed at how expensive it is. .
Curious on how well this would work with the Starlink mesh system 🤔
My shop is just over 1/2 mile from my house. Will this work that far away?
Yes if you have good line of sight. Like not over a hill or thick woods.
@@NaterTater There are two rows of trees perpendicular to the signal path but I have chain saws.
you should have just used the epmp 180 they go 10 miles
Does this work as a repeter
No
@@NaterTater what would you recommend for a good long range wifi repeater for Drones
Ubiquity nano beam.
How much are you paying a month through that router?.
This wireless bridge doesnt have a monthly fee, its just point to point.
How fastest can it go?
Max 100Mbps
Multiple routers is just stupid. you are double and triple NAT-ing your network if you set them up incorrectly by going into the WAN port on the router instead of the LAN and making sure to disable the DHCP on each router outside of the first one. What you need are switches and Access Points in your multiple buildings connected via your bridge units and ethernet/fiber. Also, your ethernet connection from the home to the barn is just asking for electrical problems based on different grounding. Fiber would have been a better option and the cost between them is minimal.
@rgblack316 thanks for sharing your thoughts. This setup is an AiMesh that utilizes routers but they act as AP's and thus aren't doing NAT. I have also switched to a TP-Link Omada setup which is also a full SDN.
Hey RG Black
If you know how I can use my direct tv Ethernet in another house on my property. Please tell what I need. I have 2 receivers. I have a combination Ethernet, internet with TV and a landline. My dad house is 200 yrs on the other end of property. I don't want to pay another 250 bucks to att. Dad is 85 and I want to help him out.
Thanks if you have the time
@@NEWSLETTERREVEALS this video shows how to accomplish that.
@@NaterTater Thank you
Why do you need wifi in that far building. Don't you have cellular signal interesting
Why don't I need wifi in that far building!? Actually its for security cams and things like smart plugs for some of my equipment.