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Can 5G Gateway N1 be installed outdoors in a weatherproof enclosure?
We have a 5G Gateway N1 device that works pretty well, but we do have weak signals at the moment and we also live on a hillside and probably do not get much benefit from the omnidirectional antenna system in the cylinder-shaped device.
I am considering an outdoor installation in a weatherproof box that would have a short (<10m) conduit into our residence. This should allow me to elevate the device a bit while also placing it away from our outer wall (though not that far).
The connection would carry a grounded 120v extension cord as well as a RJ45 cable to connect with a WIFI router inside our residence. The operating temperature limits on the device would seem acceptable, but I am considering a fan for ventilation.
Does this make sense? Has anyone else tried this?
Gracias.
There are now gateway models which can use an external antenna. Some antennas can be mounted outside - they have thin cables to go under a window. See Nater Tater on YouTube.
Any update on how it worked and what you finally did? Trying to figure out how to do same...
I was thinking about doing the same thing, then came across this Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/comments/mn64rn/outdoor_home_internet_enclosure/
There are definitely som pitfalls, but my be worth a try.
I wonder if fans would cause RF interference?
It seems that external antennas would be the best solution, though not cheap: https://www.waveform.com/products/4x4-mimo-panel-kit
