Waterproof the indoor router?

[Gtx Gaming]

So I only get coverage if I mount the router outside, 2 bars inside but nothing works and 4 bar signal outside.

Any tips of waterproofing the indoor router?

 

[ScrooV]

I took this picture for you, to show what my neighbour does... It's far away, so forgive the resolution.



All I'm saying is: results may vary...

 

[Gtx Gaming]

I took this picture for you, to show what my neighbour does... It's far away, so forgive the resolution.

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All I'm saying is: results may vary...

Hmm might actually work

 

[ScrooV]

Hmm might actually work

Have spoken to them about it - they say it improved reception a lot - and has survived a few major storms.... I'd go with a bigger umbrella though.. And maybe wrap in clingfilm.. not sure if that would overheat the unit though?

They are using the supplied rain router and are on rain btw.

We had the same issue, but were able to get an external router from rain.

 

[Crowley]

So I only get coverage if I mount the router outside, 2 bars inside but nothing works and 4 bar signal outside.

Any tips of waterproofing the indoor router?

Keep the router indoors and get a external antenna to boost your signal.

 

[Gtx Gaming]

Keep the router indoors and get a external antenna to boost your signal.

Hmm wonder if rain supply me one, not sure will get much support due to being outside 5g coverage

 

[ArmatageShanks]

just pop it in a plastic bag, put the bag upside down with the wires out the bottom

 

[Crowley]

Hmm wonder if rain supply me one, not sure will get much support due to being outside 5g coverage

I bought one of these for a client last week and it boosted their signal from 2 bars to full.

Poynting

 

[Speedster]

I've got an ottena 11db going for a steal.

 

[Gtx Gaming]

I've got an ottena 11db going for a steal.

Will work 5g?

 

[Speedster]

Will work 5g?

Probably a good idea to confirm that. Let me contact Ottena and hear what they say.

 

[Gtx Gaming]

Probably a good idea to confirm that. Let me contact Ottena and hear what they say.

5G-MD-11 • 4G/5G LTE MIMO Directional Ottenna

This is our new 4G/5G high gain 11dB directional MIMO antenna. The antenna also covers LTE bands, and is suitable for use on all 4G and 5G networks in South Africa. The antenna is factory fitted with two 10 meter low loss cables and SMA male connectors. A set of adaptor cables may be required if...

otto-wireless-solutions.myshopify.com

They have this one website

 

[Speedster]

5G-MD-11 • 4G/5G LTE MIMO Directional Ottenna

This is our new 4G/5G high gain 11dB directional MIMO antenna. The antenna also covers LTE bands, and is suitable for use on all 4G and 5G networks in South Africa. The antenna is factory fitted with two 10 meter low loss cables and SMA male connectors. A set of adaptor cables may be required if...

otto-wireless-solutions.myshopify.com

They have this one website

This is the one I've got. https://otto-wireless-solutions.mys...ctional-high-gain-mimo-ottenna-11db-lte-md-11

The datasheet doesn't say anything about the 3.6Ghz range which Rain is using. I'll let you know once I get a response, but it's not looking positive.

 

[PsychoCC]

You can just get a Outdoor Weatherproof Electrical box. Any big hardware or a dedicated electrical stores will sell them. They are around R100, might be more depending on the size of the router. Can easily just for better reception just drill holes where the antennas go out and seal it with silicon where it touches the box, but I will try it without that first as a PVC box should not nearly affect signal as much as inside walls.

Example of a quick Google search.

Matelec 4x4 Weatherproof Box - English | ARB Electrical Wholesalers

Matelec 4x4 Weatherproof Box, English

www.arb.co.za

 

[Gtx Gaming]

Looks like rain will be giving me outdoor unit, did not even ask

Before anything happens to the router while outside, i would like to get you an outdoor unit.