You need an external ant option for you controller to access WiFi so it could be mounted in a metal outdoor weatherproof enclosure?
Hey @cufflink-
We offer a weatherproof enclosure that should not affect wifi connectivity! Let me know if that helps.
McKynzee
An external antenna would be perfect for my existing outside electrical box. My car charger has one.
I agree. An external antenna adapter would allow me to use these controllers in HOAs and commercial applications. It would be useful when replacing existing controllers that are out of range of WiFi. A yagi antenna could make installations far from WiFi possible.
To add to this @mckynzee, metal facing is common for some cabinet construction materials.
In my case, I have about 50 cubic feet of space, fabricated in metal with a decorative facade, and wired with electricity.
It would be a real shame to have to affix a box to the outside. If it were near a bunch of other boxes, that would be one thing, but there aren’t any other enclosures near the grill, so it sort of stands out, in not-a-good-way.
Possibly, this or similar?
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-AV600-Powerline-WiFi-Extender/dp/B00HSQAIQU/