A temporary solution would be to use an indoor Wi-Fi powerline adapter, such as the Zyxel Powerline series, which you plug into an indoor outlet near where you need better coverage.

Some of the issues seem to be region-dependent, as powerline adapters are far less dependable in US homes than in other countries. Perhaps that's simply due to differing construction regulations ...

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