[amsat-bb] Outernet Question

I apologize for using the AMSAT-BB for an OUTERNET question, but do not know of another site and is frequently used by others here.

When using an Outernet hardware configuration with CHIP and it's Wi-Fi ability, I am wondering what the effective range of that Wi-Fi may be? Is a portable laptop or tablet required nearby or it there sufficient signal for , say inside the house etc.?

Thanks

Jerry AB5R