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Distance & Signal Strength Help

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Neckty
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I just purchased the Arlo wireless to use in my barn for lambing.. The barn is metal and about 200 ft from the base. The camera works great on the outside of the metal barn but once I put it inside, where I need to see the sheep, the camera can’t get a signal. How can I get the signal in the barn so the camera will work?

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brh
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@Neckty

Do you have internet in the barn?

Neckty
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No internet in the barn, using internet from the house (at&t). I’ve read a little about possibly bridging but not sure exactly what I need to do that.

jguerdat
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You could use a WiFi extender set in a window of the barn so it has a clear shot of your house which may work so the camera can connect to it. A powerline extender may also be useful if the barn is on the same meter as the house. Otherwise you're likely left with running a long Ethernet cable.
Neckty
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Yes, set up a wireless bridge to the barn.. How can I connect the base at the barn
jguerdat
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You need to use one with an Ethernet port. Not sure what you mean by a wireless bridge to the barn but if it's WiFi only, you can use a WiFi extender with an Ethernert port in the barn to connect to that bridge. It makes the network more complex and costly but should work.