# Computers, tablets, and phones without a home wifi
**URL:** https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/computers-tablets-and-phones-without-a-home-wifi/716
**Category:** Original/PRO Series (Buildbotics) (Gen 1)
**Created:** [September 6, 2020, 5:22am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/computers-tablets-and-phones-without-a-home-wifi/716 "2020-09-06T05:22:36Z")
**Posts on this page:** 8
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### Author:  [@Markevans36301](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Markevans36301)
#### Post date: [September 6, 2020, 5:22am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/computers-tablets-and-phones-without-a-home-wifi/716/1 "2020-09-06T05:22:36Z")
Okay,
my unit is going to be placed out of range of the home Wi-Fi, will I be able to communicate directly with the controller or through my phones hot spot?
Yes I know I can use a USB stick but that would become monotonous quite quickly.
What about a Wi-Fi extender without the internet to act as a hub?
Thanks
@OnefinityCNC
@MyersWoodshop
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### Author:  [@MindOfMcClure](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/MindOfMcClure)
#### Post date: [September 6, 2020, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/computers-tablets-and-phones-without-a-home-wifi/716/2 "2020-09-06T13:21:15Z")
Morning Mark,
Yes a WiFi extender would work great, the only kinda bad thing is the extender will have a different set of credentials. This will still let you send files to it, but IMO its kinda a pain. I would highly recommend instead just set up a Mesh Network.
They are super easy to setup and typically come with 3 pucks that you place around the house. I use the Google WiFi and it could not be easier to setup and use. The mobile app tells you if the puck placement is optimal or you can adjust them. The nice thing is that its all one network and the signal is amplified across the house. They also auto update to the latest security updates which is great too.
Typically most of the 3 puck sets cover up to 7,000sqft. But if you find that your garage/shop is still out of range you can add a 4th one close to the common wall to take it over the edge.
If you have a Costco Membership you can get them at great deals.
Just search “Mesh Network” and you’ll have more reading/watching than you can handle. LOL
> **[Nest Wifi Pro](https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro?srp=%2Fproduct%2Fgoogle_wifi&hl=en-US)**
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> Experience smoother connections, super fast speeds, and a smarter network all around your home with the Google Nest Wifi Pro.
Here is another good option that is half the price of the Google/Nest ones.
> **[TP-Link Deco M9 Plus Tri-Band Wi-Fi System with Built-In Smart Hub, 3-pack](https://www.costco.com/tp-link-deco-m9-plus-tri-band-wi-fi-system-with-built-in-smart-hub%2c-3-pack.product.100477095.html)**
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> TP-Link Deco M9 Plus Tri-Band Wi-Fi System with Built-In Smart Hub, 3-pack
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### Author:  [@Markevans36301](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Markevans36301)
#### Post date: [September 6, 2020, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/computers-tablets-and-phones-without-a-home-wifi/716/3 "2020-09-06T13:33:15Z")
Thanks for this information, it is certainly worth a try.
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### Author:  [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)
#### Post date: [September 6, 2020, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/computers-tablets-and-phones-without-a-home-wifi/716/4 "2020-09-06T18:26:44Z")
You do NOT need internet, but you DO need a network. An extender will work. Your phone as a hot spot will IF the computer you want to connect to is also on the hotspot.
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### Author:  [@Markevans36301](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Markevans36301)
#### Post date: [September 6, 2020, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/computers-tablets-and-phones-without-a-home-wifi/716/5 "2020-09-06T19:26:25Z")
Thanks for the clarification, I will relax a little now knowing that I have several options beyond sneaker net.
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### Author:  [@MyersWoodshop](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/MyersWoodshop)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2020, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/computers-tablets-and-phones-without-a-home-wifi/716/6 "2020-09-10T00:30:30Z")
yeah, i have an extender in my shop, thats how i connect
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### Author:  [@Markevans36301](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Markevans36301)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2020, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/computers-tablets-and-phones-without-a-home-wifi/716/7 "2020-10-21T15:36:38Z")
As my delivery date gets closer it is time to revisit this.
Is anyone who has their unit using the hot spot on their phone and if so is it an easy startup?
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### Author:  [@umbert](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/umbert)
#### Post date: [April 29, 2024, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/computers-tablets-and-phones-without-a-home-wifi/716/9 "2024-04-29T17:23:27Z")
Just my 2 cents, you may consider
[https://www.amazon.com/Powerline-Computer-Network-Adapters/b?ie=UTF8&node=1194444](https://www.amazon.com/Powerline-Computer-Network-Adapters/b?tag=benmyers-20&node=1194444)