Outdoor Router

Plastic box. YES. Aluminum siding .. I think not.. But it is worth a try.

NOTE: some routers (Linksys makes some like this) the antenna can be removed (unscrewed basically) And Linksys used to make a "High-Gain" antenna, on a base. with a length of COAX on it.. You could easily mount the router OUTSIDE and by extending the coax (A good electronics store or DX Engineering can make up the needed cable) mount the antenna INSIDE.

That's a good approach. Get a waterproof router/AP, Pepwave etc. Are you hardwiring from a broadband connection of some sort, repeating wifi, using 4G as wan or what?

My laptop says my Pepwave AP out back is putting -46dBm through the aluminum roof and sides of my MH when it's set on high power. It would be better if the receiver wasn't inside an aluminum box but the signal certainly isn't blocked.

I have a port, basically a large carport, which I use as a base. I figure that it would be easier to back in and turn the power on to the router rather than threading the coaxial cable into the trailer between trips. There is no reason to take the cable modem with me as the port is the only place I have it hooked up to the cable company.

X2 for an outdoor specific router.

Mounted to your crank up TV antenna if possible.

What coax do you refer to? How will you power the router?

The aluminum trailer siding will stop the signal.

Get a router that is designed to be used outdoors and skip the waterproof box. You'll spend a little more money, but you will get better results. Higher end routers put off a decent amount of heat, especially if their transmit range is set high.

If you are set on the waterproof box, make sure there is some ventilation to allow heat to escape. In your house you probably don't notice the router getting warm, in a sealed box you would. Bugs will appreciate the warmth the router gives off, so make sure you keep the box clean of bugs. Some bugs really enjoy chewing on electrical wiring and components.

-Michael