Why the frick do my Wi-Fi extenders keep dropping internet?

Or just use 2 Wi-Fi routers on separate sub-networks.

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Are there any quick solutions for less than $100? I figured for $25 it was worth it to try the extender.

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You get what you pay for.

Option 1 is always run a wire to a WAP. Thats not necessarily feasible, especially in existing construction.

Option 2 would be try out a power-line extender. They work by using your electrical wiring to create an internal network. When they work, they are awesome. But they don't necessarily work in every house. Trial and error.

Option 3 is replace your existing router with a whole home mesh setup. Several vendors to choose from (i personally like ubiquiti). Your setup isn't ideal, you would really want the router/base unit on the 2nd floor and the satellites on the 1st and 3rd, but it will still work fine (just slower speeds on the 2nd hop).