====== Cottage Wifi ======
This wiki shares information on installing Wifi at a lake cottage. Why? While a cottage is often a place to disconnect from technology and unwind, stable Wifi is increasingly used by smart devices, security cameras, a electronic entertainment devices.

There are a lot of different lake cottage configurations, and these will be gradually explored.
  * [[Year Round Cottages]]
    * [[Guest House]]
    * [[Boat House]]
      * stream music from the cottage to the boathouse
      * provide wifi internet access to the boathouse
      * connect an IP camera
  * [[Seasonal Cottages]]
    * mobile or seasonal Internet access
  * [[Rental Cottages]]
    * outsource
      * [[https://surgesocial.com/plans/|SurgeSocial]]
      * [[https://beambox.com/|BeamBox]]
    * [[https://airhostacademy.com/best-wifi-routers-for-airbnb/]]
    * [[https://www.rentals.com/blog/consider-internet-service-options-for-your-rental-home/]]
    * [[http://omada-sdn.docs.tplinkusa.com/en/latest/use_cases/uc_air_bnb.html|Omada for AirBNB]]

A professional wifi system is a great fit for cottages. Best of those tested:
  * [[Unifi]]
  * [[TP-Link Omada SDN]]

For temporary internet, there are some great options:
  * Bring Your Own Phone + GL.iNet GL-AR750S-Ext (Slate) Gigabit Travel AC VPN Router
  * Fixed 4G LTE/5G wireless from your mobile provider
    * Can be a backup internet connection at your home, then take it on the road
  * Avoid the Verizon Jetpack devices for cottage connections, however

Some other cottage IT projects can also be here:
  * [[HTPC|Home Theater PC (HTPC)]]
  * Security Cameras

Sharing Wifi information with guests
  * [[https://www.etsy.com/listing/1244842333/cottage-guest-wifi-sign-printable-wifi|example from Etsy]]

**UPDATE** Apologies for the delay. I have lots of content planned, but the chip shortage means a lot of components I want to pre-test and write up are currently out of stock. Other projects have my attention at the moment.

The most exciting project is:
  * Ubiquiti Dream Machine SE is sold out so I cannot test it
    * Unifi LTE compatibility
    * NVR for security cameras (Unifi Protect)
    * Access readers (Unifi access)
    * Smart power strip (USP-Strip-US) to automatically power cycle cable modes/internet service devices
    * Captive portal
    * Not going to test, but intriguing: VoIP, Digital Signage, Solar kit

The plan is to write up the build for a secure 19" rack, complete with NFC and QR code wifi helpers.

Other write-ups:
  * Portable solutions like the GL.iNet GL-AR750S-Ext (Slate) Gigabit Travel AC VPN Router
  * Extending internet to boathouses, outbuildings, and by the pool
  * Captive portals for AirBnb and access for guests when you are away
  * Dealing with power issues
  * Weather proof solutions

Build projects
  * [[unifi 10 inch|Unifi system in a 10 inch rack]] - complete
  * [[Wifi password drink coasters]]

Some other cottage IT projects can also be here:
  * [[HTPC|Home Theater PC (HTPC)]]

More useful tips for your cottage
  * [[Remote monitoring]]
  * [[Solar powered network]]