WAVLINK AX1800 Extreme Range Test: Up to 100 ft
The AX1800's four 5dBi antennas are its headline feature. I pushed it to 100 ft through brick and concrete to test the limit.
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The AX1800's four 5dBi antennas are its headline feature. I pushed it to 100 ft through brick and concrete to test the limit.
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