WAVLINK AC1200 Outdoor WiFi Access Point for the Ranch. LONG RANGE WiFi for Homestead Outbuildings
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- A Metal Building BARNDOMINIUM means no Cell Signal inside without an expensive Cellular Booster. It also means no WiFi outside without a wired outdoor access point. Metal Buildings act as a giant Faraday Cage and block all electromagnetic fields. We needed a way to not only get our WiFi signal outside the metal building, but to also have a strong enough signal to reach longer distances so we can hook up cameras and other wifi smart devices to out buildings like the Chicken Coop and Horse Barn.
In this video I install the WAVLINK AC1200 Outdoor Wired WiFi Access Point which gives us a 600 foot radius WiFi range around the building. The App I use to test the Wi-Fi signal is called Wi-Fi Sweetspots
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Odd how the folks that sell this thing can't make a good video, but you blasted it out of the Park! Thank you sir.
I agree he did a great job except for he skipped over the configuration on the computer with the options he set up for his scenario.
He's a country boy not a city slicker
Need to ground your exterior or you’ll be resetting it every thunderstorm. You may even have to replace it. I use the same extender they work great. But had to replace one that’s when I figured out grounding it works a lot better. There is a screw next to the cat6 port it says ground on it you can simply put a small piece of wire on it and connect it to your mounting pole.
Nice video. The Wi-Fi signal will reach much further if mounted higher above the building on an extended post. Wi-Fi signals travel outward and downward, hence the higher it’s mounted the further it will travel.
It depends on how you position your antenna also.
what app did you use to see the wifi signal on the street?
it's called WI-FI SweetSpots
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Great, and informative video! What app were you using to test your wifi signal strength?
The App he used to test the Wi-Fi signal is called Wi-Fi Sweetspots
Did you not have to get on your laptop to do the set up? I just got one and it is not as easy as you made it seem
Excellent video, sir! I install these solutions for a living, and I thank God for the design characteristics of newer homes and shops like this man is describing. My living Hell is when I'm asked to implement wifi solutions to buildings and properties built 50-75 years ago.
That’s what I’m trying to do… Wi-Fi to my 100+ year old corrugated metal barn that’s ~200 yards from my house on highest spot and center of my 20 acres. I used some other thing to get the Wi-Fi over there, now I’m gonna use this thing to hopefully get Wi-Fi all over my property like an umbrella…
هد التغطية محدودة فقط ولكن. هناك انترانت اخر وهو شبكة الويفي العريض المدي قوة الاشارة تصل الى7 سبعة كيلوم متر
Signals great what's the speed test download and uploads
Wondering the same thang
Wow this video is so informative I want to do this at my dad’s church to reach all the buildings at the church, thank you for all of this information.
شكرا لك من الاعماق 🌺 وأريد رابط للحامل الانبوب الفولاذي الزاوية وشكرا لك 🌺🌺🌺
What wifi signal app did you use?
I linked through your account and purchased this unit. For initial configuration I hooked the wavlink directly to my computer just like you did but it keeps telling me it is not connected correctly. I then tried it wirelessly and the same thing. "you are not connected correctly" Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
I am currently building on 10 acres of land. Fiber optic is not going to be an option there, probably for many years. I am on the waiting list for Starlink right now, but I do have T-Mobile home Internet, which seems to be working great! I am not incredibly tech savvy… but I’m looking at your video because I need to have much more range for other buildings that are currently on the property or will be on the property. I’m ordering the Wi-Fi extender that you linked from and the mount. As far as the router, I’m just wondering if I can plug that right into the T-Mobile router or if I need an additional router? does that make sense?
thanks for taking the time to share this informative and excellent video!
Well done. I installed one of these. Lasted 6 months as heavy rain killed it. Highly recommend getting protection plan. Rain loop on cable also recommended at mounting point.
What was the range u got?
Thanks for making this video and putting the links in. I've only watched 10 videos on how to extend wifi and they are not clear or want to sell you their version. thanks for making it clear for us. nice land. subbed.
I have the same calix router/fiber modem you do when I got fiber out on the middle of no where about four months ago. I went from 1Mbps down/up to a gigabit down/up. Im currently in the process of setting up a point to point setup from the house to the shop to share the internet to the shop. I have an unboxing video of the ubiquity equipment I ordered up.
Great video, considering buying but what’s the speed when you’re about 200ft out & 500ft out? Can you do a Speedtest at each point, mybe 100ft, 200ft, 300ft, 400ft etc, would be interesting to see if there’s any speed/performance loss
Absolutely there is speed loss. Distance and network speed is directly related over wifi, and to some extent over cable. Distance is resistance, regarldess of the medium - wire, air, water, even light. That's why speed ratings are so tricky and misleading.
Ya that seems like an obvious test
It's not about how far your wifi can get but the max -DB loss (max signal loss is between 55-65db loss) is usable for you to surf w/o having lag and drops of wifi connections to your devices (phone, laptop, etc). At two bars signal, you're at the max distance with that you will still experience lag and drops.
nanostation m2 2.4ghz is one of the best outdoor wifi routers for long range distance up to 1 mile
God bless you for this video. I haven't gotten such a video going deep as yours.
I need more to learn networking
Well made, very informative video. I'm unboxing my own AC1200 now for the same setup. Although Wavlink has videos, yours is far more detailed. Thank you very much.
How is it working out for you?
@@jesusosuna1511 Great. I'm getting about 500-600 ft.
Hello, Have you done a speed test - how's the speed when you are fairly close?
@@krperry2007 No. But I can tell you I've got Blink video cameras running off it and they work just like those running off the main router.
Did you set it up as a repeater? I’m also trying to extend WiFi signal on my farm but I’m not sure which option to select in the setup. I do have it connected with to my modem in hopes of making the signal quality better. I welcome your suggestions from your experience.
by far the most informative video out there on this wavlink product. question: do you have to have it hook into your router via cable?
I know this is an older video but we got our WAVLINK AC1200 put up yesterday 3/21/24 and it connected great at first but now it’s not even showing up as recognized on my iPhone when I try to connect to it for WiFi. Any ideas?
Good video.
Anyone trying this... You plug into the LAN port... Not the WAN port.
WAN is stronger because product got power cinnected
Okay, I had the same problem. I build a 32x72 shop in 2007 which sits about 120 ft from my home. The construction consist of 2x6 framing, R30 insulation, aluminum bubble wrap radiant barrier and 12g steel siding. Needless to say, no radios or phones worked inside.
...leap forward to 2023. I'm now retired and decided to put a Ham radio room in said shop. Checked with some local Radio Shack & geek types and they said the only solution would be to have a "bridge" system installed. The two quotes I got from them were $750 and $900. Then I talked to one of my nephews who's a school IT guy and he suggested a WAVLINK-600. Did some research and ended up purchasing the WAVLINK-1200 for under $120. Mounted it just inside one of my shop windows and now have nearly 100Mps internet service inside my entire shop...
So if I bought this and set it up on the roof of my metal building as a repeater, could I plug into the LAN port and run and ethernet cable to another repeater inside. The building is made of thicker metal that is blocking the signal from our small repeater we currently have outside so I’m try to find a way to remedy that problem
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I am looking for more information on this what you find this and how'd you get Wi-Fi or the internet everything to work on your property can you get back to me soon as possible take care of yourself and be safe and I like to see more of your videos let me know how did it work with your cameras and everything on your property
Was the mount just to get it off the building to avoid interference?
I see mounting holes on the back to direct mount.
Thanks
Excellent video my man! this is by far the most basic and detailed explanation of how it works and how it is installed. Thank you very much for an easy to understand DIY video brother. The only thing I didn't understand is, does it come with the cable to connect to your router? And what was that second "router type Gadget with all those Connection ports to the left? I thought you just connected it directly to your service Router.
Thank you for this video, I purchased this Wavlink device and installed it easily thanks to your video. Im not sure why but after about 10-12 hours of it working well.. it turns off? I have to unplug, and then plug back in my cable in order for it to turn on again, its like its gone to sleep? If you have experienced this can you let me know how you dealt with it? Otherwise thanks again for the video!
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Qs, does that being outside work good going back into the barn yard since it's a metal shed?? I have to do ajob like this but idk if this will work
I think the wavelink ax1800 is better than this much away with 04 antennas 8dbi each ❤ the network extends up to 900 feet 💪
nice one sir i like to know companies can design long range about 1km ? If know one of the company can do that please share with me that knowledge cause here in South Africa i want to open business make people connections to my router i want make money using them tel rent $5 per month to keeping connected with friends 😂😂😂😂
Wrong ethernet cable. You should use outdoor rated. Also if you were able to do your own terminations you wouldn't have had to blow such a big hole in your wall.
Here’s something on a different topic you can try doing. Make a video what a safe harbor Ira is.
I came here only for download speed test, comparison.........
Can the AC1200 be configured from Cel Phone or Tablet by APP??
you need to check that the flat cable is sealing as it goes into the foam as it has round hole , also you need to do the collar up much tighter to get the rubber seal to seal it seems tight but mine still had a gap i used a strap wrench gently to keep tightening it until there was no gap an it was definitely sealing
Thank you. Very informative. Will be using it on our own farm!
I would recommend that you get a cat6 a line from the barn to your house and then get an access point in your house or get a PtP bridge
I would have used a pole drilling to the rain water gutter. That would have given you 360 degrees on AC1200. You have restricted signal against the metal wall.
I cant even get the setup website to work, ive tried it on 3 different computers and 3 different browsers and it says it doesnt exist
Great video. You saved me a lot of money from having my internet provider put in an extender and charging me $10.00 a month for it.
You can add a repeater and boost that even more, a small solar panel with power bank to supply the repeater
Be nice to figure out how without running cat 5 to it
Can you comment on 1. The effect if any the metal barn had as far as a reflector for the signal and 2. Why you went so high? How much advantage the extra height gives you as opposed to say 6' up. Thanks!!!
Can you point the antenna in another direction to boost the signal? or can it go up through concrete walls?
How was the signal inside the trailer? I need to get wifi from house to a metal building.
Nice video. Since you hooked the waylink directly to you router via cable you can purchase another one and connect it wirelessly out in your next building out there and probably get wifi throughout the entire perimeter of your property. Off point, but nice frame job inside your metal building 👀.
Thanks for the tip. I actually have been able to get a signal even farther than I originally tested and had shown. So far, what I have has been sufficient for my needs.
@@FromScratchRanch Definitely. These are the same type that are used on Campuses for sharing a main network across multiple buildings. So if you extend your footprint/how many buildings you have you can just put another in say the house once you build it and it'll pump out the repeated signal from their too covering even more land. Whole Ranch WiFi lol
Question does it have a lost of bandwidth at every jump from main WiFi to repeater.
Can I plug one into lan on my router and add another ac1200 about 400' away? Powered by power over electric @@TJWhiteStar
Great video. So many units hard to pick out one, but Amazon has sale on this one and that combined with your great video, will take the plunge. Thank you
Don't like the zip ties on a smooth pole also uv rays will destroy wire tires did you have to replace them yet
Very helpful, did you connect the ground from the unit to earth?
Can nit Be Configured From a Cell Phone or Tablet????
If i have a POE Switch? i don't need to use the poe adapter right?
Thank you so much for this amazingly easy to understand video...
BY using a flat cable your made it no longer water resistant as the round shape of the cable is part of the tightening process
Yes, agree. I actually changed the cable after many people commented about the issues with the flat cable. I definitely learn a lot from viewers/commenters.
I would love to see a speed test at 400 feet. Signal is good, but can it pass with decent speed?
thank you so much for doing your video, it helped me understand how to set it up physically which I was having trouble with understanding the wires, but now I do.
A lot of wasted signal having it installed that high up on the barn.
Can I plug one into lan on my router and add another ac1200 about 400' away? Powered by power over electric @TJWhiteStar
Does the receiving building also need a router???
ALso, just to let you know, your link for the AC1200 goes to UNavailable on amazon, I do see an updated link for the 1200 for a price of $94.99. So you may want to look into that and get it changed. Thanks, good video.
Thank you! I have updated the links
What is the model number of the router you have there? Does it work well for you with fiber? Looks like a Linksys Nighthawk? link would be good in the description, you get more rev from amazon. I need to buy a whole setup to get rid of my isp provided eero thats costing me each month. thanks.
Linksys AX6000. I put a link in the description. It has worked very well for us. I replaced an older Netgear Nighthawk that kept dropping connections... and was super annoying.
400 meters How many dives
What app do you use to check wifi? Thanks u so much
It's been three years, have the zip ties dry rotted on you yet?
Great video good luck I have same unit it's been hit or miss. I have it set up for 4 wireless cameras for motion recording only and it constantly goes on and off line I given up going to find another product
What product did you purchase? I’m looking to do the exact same setup.
Why do you need a POE adaptor?
thank you so much ...i sure needed this video i have a wavlink/// now i know how to hook it up
Hello dear how are you doing nice meeting you here
Thank you! *Awesome Video* This will solve my troubles! Liked and Subbed.
What app are you using on your phone to check your strength of your wireless Wi-Fi?
WiFi SweetSpots is the app I used.
why didn’t buy a starlink?
Now if you go into house or barn, being that far will you still have a signal or its just outdoors
Just outdoors in our current situation. If you have a wood barn, outbuilding/shed, or house it would reach inside. That is the problem with metal buildings, both cellular and Wi-Fi signals do not penetrate. We have Wi-Fi inside and set our cell phones up for Wi-Fi calling so we can get calls inside and have strong Wi-Fi. Once we go outside, we do get a cellular signal, but now also Wi-Fi with the Wavelink Outdoor access point. This works well for getting a signal from our camper when guests visit and also for all of our security cameras set up around the property since our Wi-Fi signal inside our Barndominium cannot get out unless we have the big overhead doors open.
I am really impressed by your excellent, detailed video. Dogs and cats cameos are an extra plus!
How did you configure ?????
Probably overkill for my deck to get wifi haha,
But this was a great video from a full unboxing to installation and testing.
Thanks!
Does it compatible with AIMesh from ASUS ? Is it with Gigabyte port or only 100 mbit/s
You still happy with it?
What is the apps name?
Nice🎉
Wavelink access points are cheap Chinese rubbish, I bought one a couple of years ago, and all it did was freeze up when I changed modes from router mode to bridge mode, speed was terrible too, that's might be why there were no speed tests. Don't buy it, spend your money on a quality brand like tp-link or ubiquity.
Hi. I purchased the ac1200 and I'm struggling to set it up. The web link I can't open it says it doesn't exist. Can you please help. Thanks
These work very well but the wind will blow down the two lower antennas ALL the time when you experience heavy winds… I had to eventually tape them and even add a little JB Weld (ugh) …. They just started selling a new version (same company) AX1800…. A major major upgrade to what you have …. Look it up 👍
you should of really mounted it higher, these are really line of sight frequecies.. and YEAH you might still be getting a signal BUT is it useable lol... mount it up above the roof nexttime
support WISP Mode ???
Does it drive anyone else crazy that he didn't use one of the existing holes in the sheet metal to mount the bracket instead of drilling 2 new holes. Could have used 1 existing hole and drilled only 1....... or am I asking too much?
I lost an amazing job opportunity because of my connection speed 😥
Just because you have 2 bars at a long distance. It does not mean you can connect to the internet. You should have showed using the internet or youtube. Also If it's a nice antenna why is the mounting hardware zipties. How cheap!!!
Good video though.
Great introduction video. Excitied to doing the same. Your property is beautiful.
Couple of your antennas are facing half sky half ground, if you want long range towards the horizon they should have the sides of the antennas aimed at the target area.
A donut escaping in a ring from the sides of the antenna, follow that donut straight out perpendicularly and you'll see where the strongest signal is.
With the stationary ones on top I would angle the secondary ones slightly more towards the ground, but not by much, then I would radially rotate the adjustable antennas each about 15-30 degress clockwise to give a varied and consistent throw and angle of reception which may help a bit with fighting through the trees as well.
Just random thoughts, great video!
You sound like you really know what you’re talking about. I know next to nothing but I’m trying to get internet from my neighbor friend who has really good cable internet. I’m at the end of the road another 850’ in and the cable company wants $34,000 to extend it to my house 🤬. I have an unfriendly neighbor who is slightly closer that has a WiFi signal that pops up on my devices. I want to buy my friend a new router that will send a strong enough signal for me to use. Do you have recommendations on which one is best. Thank you in advance. Cheers
@@papabapyro8169 @Papabapyro Look up Point to Point (PTP) bridge setups on TH-cam. I used a AC Gen2 Wireless Bridge ($100 each) but you'll want to scale your system to your needs. When purchasing a bridge keep in mind you need one for sending and another for receiving.
@@raptorflyaboya I bought two ubiquity nsm2 units. I just got them mounted and wired today. I had help from a guy I found on TH-cam Uber Geeks that remotely configured them for me for a small fee. I’m now having a problem getting my router sorted out but I have a local friend that has the same system I’ll get to help me. Been a long road to get here but I have light at the end of the tunnel. Cheers
@@papabapyro8169 WOW ! ! ! While I do not doubt your word, I cannot believe that pricing. In my corner of the world (MI, OH, IN) we pay about $6 per foot for directional underground boring, $2.50 - $3.00 per foot for a 36" deep trench and $1.00 per foot for overhead on existing power poles. Our fiber company 'gave' us the first 2,000 feet of overhead service and we had to pay for the remaining 300 feet. Our bill was $350 including the fiber cable. The drop to the house and the interior fiber run was 'free'. At the $40 a foot they want I hope they were including free cable service for the life of your yet to be born great-grandchild!
Great video. I have been looking to an answer for the same issue on my land. Question please which mode did you use Extender, AP, or extender? Wish you had included the setup on laptop more the product videos offered on line are not as clear as your explanations.
THANK YOU!!!! That's the one I'll get! I have half of that distance to cover in line of sight. I was worried about buying one that wouldn't reach, now I'll sleep with one less worry. Thank you again!!!!
Any kind of issues that you have experienced? I’m looking into something that really works.
can I ask what app you used for signal strength ?
Wi-Fi Sweetspots
will it work on dsl
Good informative video, one tip though, lose the head mount camera. The view whipping around when you turn your head makes it hard to watch.
I am considering buying this AC1200 product. Do you think the wifi signal from this outdoor antenna will penetrate a building with Hardieboard exterior siding, insulated walls with OSB on the interior, metal insulated doors (with no glass) and LowE windows? My workshop was built using these materials and is about 200' from where I plan on installing the antenna. I currently get a very weak wireless signal inside my shop from my house. I have fiber optic 100mbps internet feeding a wifi6 router inside my house. Thanks!
Support is horrible for this device. I have gigabyte internet and anywhere I am will give me 1mbps.
What app did you use to test your signal on your phone?
I use Speedtest