Will it work wirelessly in a building with a metal roof?
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Yes it will. It sends and receives information in a similar fashion to a wireless laptop. If you have a weak signal, or you camera is outside you may want to add the larger antenna. If your wireless signal must pass through the roof, you may have problems, but just being under a metal roof should not affect it. Foscam website has searchable FAQ that may also be helpful.
1191278
Most if ours are under a metal roofed building without any issues .. we do also have one externally mounted
247489
The reply from Dallas is correct. If it will be exposed to elements, it needs to be protected. I have found the wireless signal to be very strong, and can be used a significant distance, through the house etc, so a non metallic box shouldnt have a big impact on the signal.
674851
I would not recommend going wireless for this distance with all that metal in the line of sight. Tried on shorter rig and kept losing the signal.
179267
It will work great. I have mine set up a mile apart with several large concrete buildings in the middle and it gets a perfect signal with no data loss.
918320
Yes it will! I mostly use it outside! Because it's not infrared (spelling?) it works great outside and in! It works in direct sunlight and overcast because it has it's own frequency. Just be careful with the antenna it will break off and you will lose most your range! My daughter just broke mine! Love her but Grrrrrr! I will be purchasing another one!
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I don't why it will not work with your tin roof. The key is to instal it as high as possible to avoid possible surrounding objects from blocking the signal; the manufacturer suggests 30 feet above ground. It does work, I am in a really bad area ( many channels but my place, an apartment complex), is surrounded but lots of big buildings and I still get channels with an extraordinary good HD image...rain or no rain works. So, if you can install it 30 above the ground and avoid objects-buildings to block your signal, you will get good results. Go for it, it is worth a try...you can always return it if it doesn't work, but it will. Good luck. I don't why it will not work with your tin roof. The key is to instal it as high as possible to avoid possible surrounding objects from blocking the signal; the manufacturer suggests 30 feet above ground. It does work, I am in a really bad area ( many channels but my place, an apartment complex), is surrounded but lots of big buildings and I still get channels with an extraordinary good HD image...rain or no rain works. So, if you can install it 30 above the ground and avoid objects-buildings to block your signal, you will get good results. Go for it, it is worth a try...you can always... » Read More I don't why it will not work with your tin roof. The key is to instal it as high as possible to avoid possible surrounding objects from blocking the signal; the manufacturer suggests 30 feet above ground. It does work, I am in a really bad area ( many channels but my place, an apartment complex), is surrounded but lots of big buildings and I still get channels with an extraordinary good HD image...rain or no rain works. So, if you can install it 30 above the ground and avoid objects-buildings to block your signal, you will get good results. Go for it, it is worth a try...you can always return it if it doesn't work, but it will. Good luck. « Show Less
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I don't know for sure about the signal spread, but I think you are OK. It would be better to check with the manufacturer. I have a concern that regardless of the angle, the signal may not penetrate the metal skin of the building. It may take a second antenna on the metal building itself to pick up the signal and then feed to a wireless router inside the building. Just a caution... I'm not an expert.
1117789
In theory yes. I bought one of these and wss able to set it up excep it wouldn't broadcast a wireless signal. You should look for a different product!!!!!
738559
Although I did try it at work in a good sized building with a metal roof, I say not great. I can't say how it would work outdoors and I haven't tried it in the house, I own two and I mainly use it for Bluetooth on my Iphone.
1993106
It will, you plug this device into a wired ethernet port and it will allow you to use that connection wirelessly.
1889222
Amazon sent me an email asking me to answer you. So wireless charging is just like an am radio transmition. Nothing should interupt it execpt metal, or distance. There is no reason why this wouldn't work.
775125
The wireless signal does work through walls, but environmental factors such as steel, concrete, and brick can impede the up to 100' range. Our best suggestion is to try the system out for a day or two, being careful to keep it in like new condition. If it meets your needs, great, if not, you are able to return it within 30 days of purchase, provided it is in like new condition upon return.
1984270
We have ours installed to antenna on roof with about 30 foot cable and it works just fine for our cellphones in the house.
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An indoor antenna probably won't work due to aluminum siding. Might have to consider a roof top antenna.
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Yes, my steel building is about the same distance from my network box and it works fine. Just set the gain for the best reception.
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it works for me in my RV. I purchased an external mount antenna that bolts to my roof ladder and doesn't require a ground plane. I works just fine. I actually use it with a MiFi and get my internet that way.
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As long as you don't have a metal roof and you have enough room to rotate the antenna to align it. You'll probably loose some signal, from being inside, but it should not be much. If you have lots of trees around your house above or equal to the roof line........don't think you'll gain much......the antenna would need to be outside on a pole (do not use metal pole - sch 80 PVC works good) to get above trees,.....but then you can't do that because of no outside antennas.