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i live in a 7000 sq feet house getting internet using 1 time capsule and 10 apple express and 5 ring security cameras how do i get a better sugnal strength to camera 50 meters from modem. Also i have a second modem who can i set this modem as backup.

Apple AirPort Extreme

Bought a non Apple extender did not work

OS latest

Posted on May 27, 2018 5:05 PM

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i live in a 7000 sq feet house getting internet using 1 time capsule and 10 apple express and 5 ring security cameras how do i get a better sugnal strength to camera 50 meters from modem. Also i have a second modem who can i set this modem as backup.