Can this go through walls and buildings?
298970
Not really. It needs line of sight. It can go though windows with no issue though.
298971
You have already received some good answers. Most understand the technical issues much better than I. I will just report my setup. Two houses about 300 feet apart. One end is outside. There are trees and other vegetation between that makes it impossible to see the other end. The far end is inside the house. That outside wall is HardiePlank (a lap siding made from cement), then Styrofoam sheeting as insulation, with Sheetrock interior. I believe the Styrofoam sheeting has a very thin aluminum vapor barrier.I really did not expect this to work without both ends being outside for an almost line of sight. But it works great. It has all but the highest led signal strength indicator lit. You have already received some good answers. Most understand the technical issues much better than I. I will just report my setup. Two houses about 300 feet apart. One end is outside. There are trees and other vegetation between that makes it impossible to see the other end. The far end is inside the house. That outside wall is HardiePlank (a lap siding made from cement), then Styrofoam sheeting as insulation, with Sheetrock interior. I believe the Styrofoam sheeting has a very thin aluminum vapor barrier.I really did not expect this to work without both ends being outside for... » Read More You have already received some good answers. Most understand the technical issues much better than I. I will just report my setup. Two houses about 300 feet apart. One end is outside. There are trees and other vegetation between that makes it impossible to see the other end. The far end is inside the house. That outside wall is HardiePlank (a lap siding made from cement), then Styrofoam sheeting as insulation, with Sheetrock interior. I believe the Styrofoam sheeting has a very thin aluminum vapor barrier.I really did not expect this to work without both ends being outside for an almost line of sight. But it works great. It has all but the highest led signal strength indicator lit. « Show Less
298972
Nope. But they sell a 900mhz version that will work better around walls. Check their website
298973
Depends on the material. Typically lower frequencies, 2.4GHz or 900Mhz are better for that. In any case these radios are designed to have an open fresnel zone and won't operate optimally even if you manage to get a signal through.What are you looking to pass through? How many walls, what's the building material?
298974
We are getting a 100mbp link between two buildings through the roofs and about 150 yds with no problems.
298975
The best and right answer is complex which really depends on what you are using it for. If it is simply being used for an AP then like any other AP it will go through some walls. If you use it for a PtP then for a very short distance it will. A short distance is a room or two in a house. 5GHz wavelength cannot penetrate as well as the 2.6GHz and those don't do well either. In the end it all depends on what you are looking at doing with these but without that information the simple answer is no; I say no because of performance as fresnel reflection plays a huge factor in actual realized throughput and response time. The best and right answer is complex which really depends on what you are using it for. If it is simply being used for an AP then like any other AP it will go through some walls. If you use it for a PtP then for a very short distance it will. A short distance is a room or two in a house. 5GHz wavelength cannot penetrate as well as the 2.6GHz and those don't do well either. In the end it all depends on what you are looking at doing with these but without that information the simple answer is no; I say no because of performance as fresnel reflection plays a huge factor in actual realized... » Read More The best and right answer is complex which really depends on what you are using it for. If it is simply being used for an AP then like any other AP it will go through some walls. If you use it for a PtP then for a very short distance it will. A short distance is a room or two in a house. 5GHz wavelength cannot penetrate as well as the 2.6GHz and those don't do well either. In the end it all depends on what you are looking at doing with these but without that information the simple answer is no; I say no because of performance as fresnel reflection plays a huge factor in actual realized throughput and response time. « Show Less
298976
Well, the unit itself cannot, but the radio signal that it uses will make it through with significant attenuation. The unit was designed to work its best with a line-of-sight signal path, but if you can tolerate a much reduced distance, it will work with obstacles in the way. DON'T count on much signal getting through a metal barrier like aluminum or steel siding.
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All wireless devices are going to have different signal strengths through walls and buldings. For instance metal walls will really block your wireless signal no matter what device you use or wattage. You'll have some success through sheetrock and other material, but windows and open areas are the best for any wireless signal. Too many walls or buildings and you'll either have no wireless signal or very low quality of signal.
298978
Of course it will go through walls -- wireless signals always go through walls (it's just the strength of the signal that is the question.)I have it one room away from my router (i.e., through a double wall) and it gets maximum signal (all bars.) It has a directional antennae ..so, just make sure it's facing the right way.
37479
Hi,I am sorry to say, but this unit cannot penetrate through walls. this will make you, or anyone who is in the apt very sick.
90504
Absolutely! The coverage is still the same footage as the directions indicates. I don't know how put the signal does right thru walls. We even put our unit inside a tote and it still picks up.
1666441
Ours works well within the walls of a large frame home. Outdoors, it goes about 100 meters.
1259570
It can, but the range is limited to about 150 feet and is, of course, effected by the type of structure it has to go through.
874136
I believe it does work thru walls and ceilings. We are very happy with the results....
1027236
Would probably help yet SW will transfer through walls regardless. For the price, it would be worth trying.
1656039
Yes they can. butyou do have som obstruction by distnace a concrete walls, w use thm for at purposean it works well forus.
732856
yes it does very well. It does have problems with two walls and an entertainment unit in the path. I would suggest a 30 ft max distance.
1869185
Absolutely yes. It works great even throught several walls when I am in my house.
1854277
It can go anywhere. It has a pair of wires coming out that hook to the two wires that go from one end of the room to the other. It doesn't matter where you connect them.
327880
Signal traveling through a brick wall will decrease the range of the AP significantly. Even through thick wooden walls, the range and signal strength will be reduced.
654911
I would say the range is about 10 ft or less and it does not go through walls. Mine actually acted up (main unit and remote needed re-syncing every few hours) and I ended up returning it. Otherwise, it seems to be useful if used in a small space.
1150674
it will damage the wall you have to use anchors and screws and drill through the wall and or tile
1323249
I'm not sure. I haven't done it but in theory it should work. I do know the signal can't go through several walls.
918319
Sorry, I've never tried that so I can't give you a definitive answer. I would certainly not count on it. It works fine if you're inside or outside but from inside to outside implies distance and windows. I've used it outside at a distance of about 30 feet / 10 yards/meters and had no problems.
403391
Unless you have at least a few inches of wall surface inside your window frame, I'm afraid not. It needs to be nailed into the wall with a drill and it goes only straight across.