C. Crane CC Vector Extended Long Range WiFi Receiver System - Works with All Devices - Receives Distant WiFi and Repeats to All WiFi Devices in a New Location 2.4GHz

**update - no more drop issues - in my review below I was having internet drop-outs, but I found out it was an issue with my source wifi connection. The CC Vector device is amazing and I'm super happy with it. The best way to sum it up, is that it's not a super "smart" device - so you'll need to connect to a strong source wifi signal - if you get ANY kind of drop out issues with the source wifi, you'll have issues. But if you have a WIFI source that is strong and consistent, this will allow you to connect to it from very far distances. I'm very happy with it! **original review below** We needed to get a wifi signal across a property to another building about 600 feet away, a property with scattered trees between the 2 locations. Nothing seemed to work, and I was hesitant to spend $300 for a solution, and I didn't want to pay for another internet line to the other building. I tried a few cheaper $100-$150 solutions, but they simply didn't work. The CCrane kit worked right away. It did take about an hour or so to assemble and setup, and it was by far the easiest long-range wifi solution in terms of the technical setup - it's no different than setting up a basic wifi range extender/repeater. We connected the CCrane repeater to a 200Mb/s wifi connect connection, and with a 60% signal we were getting only about 10Mb/s download rate - it was slow, but usable. We generally range from 45-75% signal performance with where we setup the receiver antenna. I would HIGHLY recommend putting it as high as you can - we got about double performance when we put the antenna 15 feet high vs. 6 feet high (6 feet high gave us 10MB/s performance, 15 feet up we got about 18MB/s performance) After a few months of on and off performance, I started to get tired of the slow and unreliable WIFI signal. It worked...good enough for browsing, but not good enough for taking business calls, Zoom meetings, etc. Wifi calling would constantly be unclear. We also ran into dead internet issues: a few times a week the wifi signal seemed fine, but would not allow for any internet activity and I'd have to turn off and turn on the wifi rebroadcaster to make it work again. I almost gave up, but I decided to try to use the ethernet ports on the back of the unit. There is one wifi antenna and 2 ethernet ports on the CCrane unit. I simply stopped using the CCrane wifi, and I plugged an Asus AC1200 wifi router into the back of the CCrane unit. BOOM - we went from 10Mb/s performance up to 60Mb/s performance. NOW everything feels right. This number would be accurate - CCrane does say you get about 1/2 the performance of the base internet because it's a repeater and that's what they do. Unfortunately I still get random internet drops - the CC Vector repeater will say it's connected to the internet, signals are strong, but the internet will not work. This happens about once a day and we have to reboot for it to work again. I'm currently working with their support to see if this can be resolved. (review update - this was because of an issue with the source wifi signal - I ended up connecting a Wavlink Ariel HD2 bridge to the source WIFI router, and now we're getting very strong and consistent speeds without any dropouts). So all-in-all - I'm happy with it. The included CCrane wifi could use some technology improvements and updates, but I think they make these things for random couples who RV around the country and don't need blazing internet. Once you bypass the CCrane wifi and use the ethernet in the back with your own high performance WIFI router, you'll notice much improved performance. I hope they update the built in WIFI - it would have been nice to just use one router with a $300 setup!

**5-Star Review: Exceptional Long-Range WiFi Solution!** I recently purchased the C. Crane CC Vector Extended Long Range WiFi Receiver System, and I couldn't be more pleased with its performance. This product has truly transformed our internet experience, earning a well-deserved 5 stars from us. **Simple and Easy Setup** Setting up the CC Vector was incredibly simple and straightforward. The package includes a detailed instruction manual, but honestly, you might not even need it. The intuitive design made it easy to connect to our existing network. Within minutes, we had the system up and running, ready to extend our WiFi reach. **Outstanding Performance** Our office is located a mile up the road from our main building, and reliable internet connectivity has always been a challenge. The CC Vector WiFi Receiver System has completely solved this problem. Once connected to our network, it seamlessly extended the WiFi signal to our distant office. The signal strength and speed are impressive, allowing us to work without any interruptions or slowdowns. **Versatile and Reliable** One of the best features of this product is its compatibility with all devices. Whether we’re using laptops, smartphones, or tablets, the CC Vector ensures a strong and stable connection. The 2.4GHz frequency works perfectly for our needs, providing a consistent and reliable internet experience. **Highly Recommended** We absolutely love this product. It has made a significant difference in our daily operations, enhancing productivity and communication. If you're struggling with weak or distant WiFi signals, the C. Crane CC Vector Extended Long Range WiFi Receiver System is the perfect solution. It's efficient, easy to set up, and delivers on its promises. Overall, we give this product 5 stars and highly recommend it to anyone in need of an extended WiFi range solution. AOP3D approves and is thoroughly impressed with this outstanding device!

APPLICATION/NEED: Secondary (permanent) residence on same property located approximately 100ft from primary residence needed WiFi access and we wanted to avoid paying for new service. Metal roof on secondary residence prevented strong WiFi signal reception from WiFi repeater located on roof of primary residence. STRENGTHS: Simple set up thanks to thorough and easily understood instructions. The “dish” needs to be assembled but is quite intuitive. The dish attached easily to a 1-1/4” antenna pole. NOTE: The included hardware will NOT fit on a 2” or larger pole. Setting up the WiFi router was a snap - just be sure to take note of the router name and password located on the underside of the device. UNADVERTISED WEAKNESS: The cylindrical USB hub/adapter that the cable plugs into is temperature sensitive. Apparently, connection/signal becomes unstable or stops working when exposed to sub-freezing or excessive (100+) temperature. How I solved this was with the purchase of an additional coaxial, PL-259 cable that allowed me to keep the hub/adapter indoors eliminating the concern. Price is the only other thing I can complain about. If this system were $50-100 less expensive, it might be a home run. SURPRISING PLUS: Although the instructions imply the potential need to install a full-sized router when more than a single device is used simultaneously, there seems to be no issue with access or speed when using two or three devices (smartphone, TV, PC) at the same time. Heavy streaming or gaming may prove that statement wrong, but otherwise it’s better than advertised. OUTCOME: Once all was properly installed, the system worked flawlessly and solved the slow internet access issue.

I purchased one of these 4 years ago and worked flawlessly! Out of nowhere, it stopped working about 60% of the time. After back and forth with tech support, they deemed it bad. I purchased another one (These things are not cheap) and the new one is just as bad as the old one. Nothing has changed with my internet, house, router location etc. NOTHING! It's so spotty, it's making it very difficult to run my home business. I really wish I hadn't wasted the money buying the second one. Beware.

My barn is about 450' away from the house. The system very much depends on the wifi router in the house. In my case, after moving the antenna around the signal strength was still in the red zone. C Crane recommends that we get the signal to over 50%, the green zone. However, I was able to set it up with 30-50% link quality. My wifi demand in the barn is not high; I am not watching Netflex in the barn! So it seems to work just fine at this quality level. Having said that I have just purchased a long range wifi repater so I can put it on my porch to get even more reliable operation. The repeater is rather basic. Again, for my application it works well and has good coverage in and outside of my barn. The product was packaged well. The instruction is very clear and helpful. Overall, I am very happy with this product.

it works but not as expected. I'm writing this review hoping to help others in a similar situation. I live in a rural area where there is no hardwired internet but we have internet service with t-mobile wireless home internet with full bars and more about 200 megabits per second which is very fast and reliable, I have a mobile office about 200' from the hotspot and it actually reaches all the way to the mobile office but the signal is so weak that it gets constantly disconnected so I bough this antenna to bring stronger signal, once connected the router showed 83% connection but then it would go down to 30% and then 80% again, then lower, right now I don't even know where is at...so anyway it worked but the router only provides 9-10 megabits per second and seems to be unreliable, but somehow it increased the range of the t-mobile hotspot in my house, now when I open "networks" on my computer it shows my home hotspot with full bars and 200 megabits per second, I have had it for 2- days so I am testing it to make sure it stays that way...so I have the antenna and router running but O do not connect my computer and other devices to the c.cranne cc vector router, I am connected to my house hotspot, so there you have it... for me it worked but not as intended, it worked as an amplifier to my home hotspot

I used this extender to put WiFi in my all metal barn about 215' from my house. I aimed the antenna at a back window of my house where the home WiFi router (Neatgear Nighthawk 1900) is located, and got very good signal (87%). Manual says you need at least 50%. My entire home bandwidth from the DSL (10M) was available inside the barn. I am in rural Texas and DSL is all I can get. These instructions are the best I have ever seen (I'm a senior citizen), clear, concise and complete. The assembly was straight forward, with no issues, and they include weather proofing for the RF connection. The hardest part in my case, was finding the optimum position to put the antenna, and mounting the antenna. Finding Line of Sight through trees and other obstacles. The antenna is intended to mount on a pole, but I really didn't need that, and I also wanted to minimize the profile and appearance. So I built my own bracket to give me the 130 degree angle I needed, and attached that directly to the antenna mount. I also put a doubler inside on the sheet metal to distribute any wind or ice loading I may get from the antenna. I read previously from another reviewer to follow the instructions exactly. I would agree with that and you should have no problems. I hope this little system stands a reasonable test of time bc I am impressed and happy I finally have WiFi in the barn. Update 3/4/22 I've added this update for anybody that might have a similar situation to help save time. My kit came with a Split USB-A 2.0 20' cable (one end had a mini B) and a USB-A 2.0 12" Extender cable. Directions say to connect the Split cable to the receiver and to the extender cable and connect the extender cable to the router. Since my installation has the antenna, receiver, and router all with in about 2' of each other, I didn't need all that cable and the extra connection. But it was a little confusing of why they would have put a 12" extender in the circuit bc there is just no reason for it. So I thought maybe it was custom and changed pin outs, but it doesn't, it is just a USB-A 2.0 extender. So I replaced that whole mess with a 3' USB-A 2.0 to USB 2.0 mini B (the receiver connection has a USB-B 2.0 mini female connector. This is the cable I bought to replace the original two cables. It cost $1.99. Monoprice 3-Feet USB 2.0 A Male to Mini-B 5pin Male 28/24AWG Cable with Ferrite Core (Gold Plated) (105447),Black

CCrane makes some of the best products like this. This one is no exception. I bought this to add WiFi to an old barn (for cameras and a gate) which is 800' from the house and close to the road. Installed, it works perfectly!! But read for more info... My Orbi (RBR/RBS mesh system) satellite is in an attic window in our house which is higher than the barn. To the barn, line of sight, are a few trees, but nothing super thick. It's Fall, but the trees still have their leaves. At 800', my signal strength is 78% or so. It shows signal strength of 54 MBS which is far more than enough to do most anything. It is easy to physically assemble and install. CCrane provides excellent instructions printed on nice paper, not some crappy stuff printed at a font you can't see. They provide the items to seal the connections properly (silicone and a wrap). I did contact customer support on a weekday for a question and they promptly got back to me. (They are on Pacific time.) Works on a mast of 1 1/4" to about 2 1/4".