Off Grid Wireless Repeater Bridge - Linksys WRT54G

In this video, we’ll build an off-grid wireless repeater bridge to help extend my wireless coverage on my property. To keep the cost down, we’ll re-use an old Linksys WRT54G wireless router. For power, we’ll use a small 12v battery and 400 watt inverter.

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[TheUrbanPrepper]

Very clever! I think I have one of those routers sitting around in a box somewhere. It's like to try this out. Thanks for the video!

[krcb]

What’s the input voltage of the router? If It’s 12V you can make a custom cable (or cut the existing power adapter cable) to attach to the battery and avoid using the inverter. If not 12V use a smaller DC voltage converter to go up or down. Currently (no pun intended) you’re going DC to AC back to DC.

[davidpearson]

What is the antenna coaxial impedance for the router. Are they 50 ohm or 75 Ohm? I am researching using my WRT54g as wifi extender/booster in my RV for Campground or Startbucks wifi.

[danford]

A more efficient system would be to power the linksys using just the battery, and a buck converter to set the correct voltage.

[ChrisKeller]

Way to be savvy and use what you have on hand. If you end up looking for a speed upgrade, Ubiquiti is the gold standard, but a nice lower-cost alternative is Mikrotik. Both would also work with ham-frequency mesh networks like AREDN.

[dilipn]

Hi, this is good one, . If we use as repeater does this effect on internet speed in second router connected devices ?

[BenjaminHansen]

Is that a Winnebago Aspect your in? I'm looking for one.

[Nikkfarmer]

I work for a nonprofit DV thrift store. $3-$4 in Fl sounds right!😊

[anthrounit]

hardwire the battery. its within 12 volts needed to run without the loss of the inverter.

[oroville]

Just get a GLINET ar750s smaller footprint and less power and wireless N wifi

[HamRadioAdventureGuy]

Would love to interview you on my show