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 ====== 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.
+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.
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       * connect an IP camera
   * [[Seasonal Cottages]]
+    * mobile or seasonal Internet access
   * [[Rental Cottages]]
     * outsource
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     * [[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.
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   * 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]]