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What's the best wifi range extender?
Posted on 7/12/14 at 3:01 pm
Posted on 7/12/14 at 3:01 pm
Router isn't covering the entire house without losing majority of speed.. What's a reliable extender to go with?
I have a linksys router BTW
I have a linksys router BTW
Posted on 7/12/14 at 3:20 pm to Uncle JackD
Also interested in this. I have a zyxel that is supposed to act one, but I could never get it to work right, and some research shows it's a frequent issue with the one I have.
Posted on 7/12/14 at 3:22 pm to Uncle JackD
Not a tech guru, but just get another wireless router and disable/turn off DHCP. It the becomes an access point back to the main router.
Posted on 7/12/14 at 5:05 pm to GeeOH
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Not a tech guru, but just get another wireless router and disable/turn off DHCP. It the becomes an access point back to the main router.
True but then you will have two separate wireless networks. Your devices will have to disconnect from one before they connect to the other one.
Posted on 7/12/14 at 6:37 pm to Uncle JackD
What model Linksys router do you have?
In general it's better to put in a second access point assuming you can hard wire it back to the router. A repeater naturally slows down the conversation since it is relaying every message both ways.
In general it's better to put in a second access point assuming you can hard wire it back to the router. A repeater naturally slows down the conversation since it is relaying every message both ways.
Posted on 7/12/14 at 6:48 pm to ForeLSU
quote:This.
In general it's better to put in a second access point assuming you can hard wire it back to the router. A repeater naturally slows down the conversation since it is relaying every message both ways.
If you can hardwire from your current router to an Access Point, do that for sure.
A repeater/extender doesn't require a wired ethernet connection, but it will cut your bandwidth in half. And wireless already runs in half-duplex mode - ie, sends OR receives, not both at the same time.
As for an actual repeater/extender, just go to newegg or amazon and search the ones with the best review/cost ratio. Neither Access Points or Extenders are expensive really for home use.
Posted on 7/12/14 at 6:52 pm to GeeOH
quote:You're better off just buying an AP then.
Not a tech guru, but just get another wireless router and disable/turn off DHCP. It the becomes an access point back to the main router.
Posted on 7/12/14 at 6:55 pm to Uncle JackD
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best wifi range extender
No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Posted on 7/12/14 at 8:08 pm to Uncle JackD
There is a lot of misunderstanding of routers/APs/repeaters. Maybe I'll write up a post on that soon - or maybe IlikeLSUtoo can.
But for your dilemma, you may want to change your broadcast channel before buying any new equipment.
inSSIDer free LINK is a tool you can use to see what networks are in your area, their signal strength and channel. Closer to zero is better for signal strength.
Then pick 1,6, or 11 ONLY! as your wireless channel depending on the results you see from competing interference. This can make a huge difference in your coverage range.
But for your dilemma, you may want to change your broadcast channel before buying any new equipment.
inSSIDer free LINK is a tool you can use to see what networks are in your area, their signal strength and channel. Closer to zero is better for signal strength.
Then pick 1,6, or 11 ONLY! as your wireless channel depending on the results you see from competing interference. This can make a huge difference in your coverage range.
Posted on 7/12/14 at 10:52 pm to drizztiger
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Maybe I'll write up a post on that soon - or maybe IlikeLSUtoo can.
Have at it. Nobody on the Tech board reads my ramblings except the parts that upset Apple fans.
This post was edited on 7/12/14 at 10:52 pm
Posted on 7/13/14 at 12:16 pm to Uncle JackD
I have a Linksys WRT54G wireless router and a Netgear wireless extender: LINK
I turn the extender on to provide coverage for the whole house when we have visitors and turn it off when they leave.
With my G wireless router I get roughly 27 Mbps downloads which match my Internet service plan well. Users that connect to the wireless extender get roughly 13.5 Mbps.
I turn the extender on to provide coverage for the whole house when we have visitors and turn it off when they leave.
With my G wireless router I get roughly 27 Mbps downloads which match my Internet service plan well. Users that connect to the wireless extender get roughly 13.5 Mbps.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 1:24 pm to Uncle JackD
Posted on 7/13/14 at 9:19 pm to drizztiger
Get a Ubiquity professional WAP. Great range and comes with power injector to use POE.
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