A:AnswerHi, Bruce. The metal might cause some interference but, if you can place the extender away from any objects that can cause interference then, it the range extender might work.
A:AnswerOur wireless router is downstairs. My wife only got an intermittent signal upstairs...streaming video just didn’t work. So, we installed this device a couple of weeks ago. It works like a charm. No problems. So, I’d say this would be a low cost solution for you too...MJC
A:AnswerI was getting 80 Mbps results from my speed tests using this as the sending unit to another unit 100 feet away inside another building. You may want to speed test your sending unit