distance from router How far from the router can the camera be placed? I want to put it in my kennel, 200 feet from router.

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sanelson · Accepted Answer

No one can answer that question accurately because of the number of variables in play. Things like router type, strength, and location. The number, thickness, and materials of the walls and terrain attenuating the signals. Interference from other devices, weather, humidity, and on and on.
You'd just have to try it.

emcee420 · Answer

I have one camera about 40 feet away from the router. Still excellent detail and no drop-off in transmission. I suggest you go to the kennel and check if your smartphone can still get your WiFi signal. If it does, then chances are that the camera will also be within range of the router.

Answered by emcee420 10 years ago

hotgeek · Answer

Mine is FAR further than 200 feet and its perfect... I do have a rather expensive netgear tho...

JeffB · Answer

Mine seem to need to be within about 100 to 150 feet.

MovieFan · Answer

there are too many variables to answer this with any certainty. 

Does the 200 feet consist of;
Open space?
Walls, and if so what type (brick, plaster, drywall ...are the studs wood or metal)?
Floors, and if so at what angle (traversing beams and joists at angles compound signal loss)?
Furniture?
RF interference (cellular, microwave ovens, cordless phones, RF remotes, etc.)?

Taking all of that into account, I would say that 200 feet would be at best, problematic without implementing a wifi extender, or one of the newer mesh wifi products from Google, NetGear or Asus.

edman55 · Answer

Yes you can if your router is updated to a model that says how far you can go. Check with your carrier to see how far it will transmit. My newer router goes much farther than my old one. Also the higher you put the router (ex) upstairs room vs. downstairs the father it will transmit and receive.

Answered by edman55 10 years ago

Walcolm · Answer

so long as your router range gets to the location of the camera, then you're good. if you have strong wifi signal in your kennel, then the camera will work just fine

RivMcLean · Answer

This depends on the type and quality of your router and the clear line of sight. I believe this camera also uses 5Ghz so it may go farther than the 2.4Ghz. Check the specs.

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