Range extendsion

[dennis_henk]

What is the best way to extend you receiving field over a large area . Example : I want to receive info from a node over 100 meter.

What is the best option: making another GW ? ( and if this is the solution how do i make this work ?)
or is there a beter way ?

Thank you !

[mfalkvidd]

@dennis_henk it depends on your topology and other requirements.
See https://www.mysensors.org/about/network#the-radio-communication for some information on what a repeater and a gateway is.

What transport are you using? Nrf24?

Some possible options:

• wired ethernet to a remote gateway - maybe the least complex solution
• rfm69 at 868/900MHz or 433 MHz - lower frequency generally has better range, but bounces less so it is not always better
• repeater(s) - if you have active power available along the way
• pa+lna radios - can get much better range but consumes more power and is more troublesome
• better antennas
• rs485 transport - might be an alternative to the ethernet cable

or a combination of some of the above.

[dennis_henk]

I think also the method.

• wired ethernet to a remote gateway - maybe the least complex solution

Is the best way. But how does this work ? especially with the programming side ?

[mfalkvidd]

@dennis_henk the programming side is simple :) Follow the instructions here https://www.mysensors.org/build/ethernet_gateway