Best Wifi for Farms: What Works and What Doesn’t

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Wifi at farms is becoming an important part of operations. It helps implement smart IoT devices into the workflow to improve operational efficiency and output. However, what farm wifi should you choose?

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Best Wifi for Farms 

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1. TP-Link Deco X55

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• Max Coverage: 6,500 sq. ft.
• Weatherproof: No
• Install Level: Easy, plug-and-play
• Best for: Home offices or close-range indoor WiFi

The TP-Link Deco X55 is a popular mesh system that’s been designed for large houses. While it’s affordable and simple to set up, it’s only suitable for office farms/sheds. This is largely due to its max range and weatherproofing capabilities. 

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1. Ubiquiti UniFi

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• Max Coverage: 600+ ft per unit 
• Weatherproof: Yes
• Install Level: Moderate 
• Best for: Commercial/agricultural applications

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Ubiquiti UniFi is one of the few off-the-shelf systems that’s ideal for outdoor, large-scale use. It comes with enterprise-grade hardware and can be combined with multiple units to increase the overall coverage. 

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1. Netgear Orbi Outdoor

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• Max Coverage: 2,500 sq. ft. per satellite
• Weatherproof: Yes
• Install Level: Easy
• Best for: Patios, yards, or barnyards

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The Netgear Orbi Outdoor is considered a plug-and-play wifi extender designed for large ranches/farms. Alongside this, it’s weatherproofing and can be extended by 2,500 sq ft per satellite installed. 

Should You Buy Off-the-Shelf Wifi for a Farm?

Generally speaking, for farms, you shouldn’t be buying any off-the-shelf wifi solutions. 

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While at first they seem like an easy solution, they can rarely scale to the size and demands of a modern farm. 

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Here’s why: 

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• Signals struggle to pass through objects like a barn, trees, and elevation. 
• Repeaters and extenders rarely deliver stable, long-range coverage. 
• Outdoor-rated gear is limited and often needs additional configuration. 
• Poor setup can often lead to costly troubleshooting or full replacement later. 

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In short, out-of-the-box wifi solutions are rarely suitable for large-scale farms. What’s better is a custom-built approach. 

What Is the Best Solution for Farm Wifi?

The best wifi solution for farms is custom-built. These are internet networks specially designed for your farm's layout and usage.

How Beacon Can Help

Since 2002, our team at Beacon has helped many farms install the wifi solution they need for their land and requirements. 

Property Survey & Coverage Mapping 

Before we design your bespoke wifi network, we first assess your farm’s layout, structure, terrain, and existing infrastructure. We also discuss your specific requirements and IoT, so we are able to develop a suitable network for your usage. 

Infrastructure Installation 

Once the design is finalized, we begin the installation. Our team will install rugged, waterproof access points, directional antennas, and a hardwired conduit system to guarantee performance in multiple structures. 

Long-Term Performance & Support

All of our systems are built for low maintenance and maximum uptime, giving you peace of mind knowing your system will work for years. Plus, if you ever need us, we’re just a phone call away. 

Contact Us 

Don’t buy out-of-the-box farm wifi solutions. Get proper farm wifi the first time round. Contact our team at Beacon for an initial site survey and consultation, and see what we’re able to do for your farm.