N-type Coax Extension for MR Antenna

[DannyTaylor]

We have a job where the MR74 is acting as a repeater on the roof of a tin building. The wifi signal isn't great inside, as the metal and concrete kills the signal. Wondering if there would be any negative consequences to attaching 50 ft. n-type coax cables to the MR74, and installing an antenna inside the building. Any thoughts? 

[PhilipDAth]

I think that would not work very well.

You would be better to run an Ethernet cable from the roof unit to an AP inside the building.

[DannyTaylor]

Do you have a reason why you don't think it will work? It's not like coax has bad attenuation, so theoretically the signal from the AP should still reach the antenna just fine. 

[PhilipDAth]

First the antennas are MIMO, so they are both meant to receive the same signal.