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Would a WiFi Extender (?) solve my problem?
Posted on 9/14/20 at 9:12 am
Posted on 9/14/20 at 9:12 am
Trying to set up an office in a spare room in my basement, however I can barely pick up any WiFi signal while down there. Would a WiFi extender help me pick up a better signal? The router is nearly above the room in question (with a concrete wall between).
If so, idea thoughts of where to place the extender? In the office? Next to the current router? Somewhere in between?
Thanks
If so, idea thoughts of where to place the extender? In the office? Next to the current router? Somewhere in between?
Thanks
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Posted on 9/14/20 at 9:21 am to fillmoregandt
Is running an Ethernet cable from router to said room in basement completely out of the question?
I am asking because you mentioned the router is "nearly above the room in question", and this would 100% be the best solution to your issue.
I am asking because you mentioned the router is "nearly above the room in question", and this would 100% be the best solution to your issue.
Posted on 9/14/20 at 9:44 am to southern686
It’s possible, could probably be done by myself in a few hours. Hadn’t really thought about that. The office isn’t directly below the router, more like below-and-a-room-over, if that makes sense. But it’s mainly unfinished basement, so wouldnt be hard to run, I don’t think.
All that aside, could the extender be an option?
All that aside, could the extender be an option?
Posted on 9/14/20 at 9:55 am to fillmoregandt
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All that aside, could the extender be an option?
sure, but you'd be better served to set up a whole house mesh network. what model router do you have now?
extender is an older term so you'll likely find articles on the web pre-dating what the current tech is.
you want an integrated solution that thinks of all the mesh nodes as a single network. old school access points & extenders were all problematic and a headache to maintain so you want something designed as a single product out of the box (orbi, asus, google, ubiquiti)
Posted on 9/14/20 at 10:30 am to southern686
quote:
Is running an Ethernet cable from router to said room in basement completely out of the question?
I am asking because you mentioned the router is "nearly above the room in question", and this would 100% be the best solution to your issue.
This is the way to go if at all possible. Get another router- set it to ACCESS point mode and plug in the ethernet cable OR go with an updated whole home Mesh system (with hardwired nodes if you can do it)
A traditional “wireless extender” will cut your bandwidth in half . You will get very mediocre performance this way
This post was edited on 9/14/20 at 10:34 am
Posted on 9/14/20 at 10:43 am to fillmoregandt
quote:Concrete is tough for wifi to penetrate. If you end up trying to get wifi working well down there, you're going to have to think in 3 dimensions and position your mesh nodes to give them line of "sight" through non-masonry walls and floors.
with a concrete wall between
Best to run wire if possible.
Posted on 9/14/20 at 10:54 am to fillmoregandt
I have powerline network adapters similar to this:
Powerline adapters
They work well for me. There are versions with multiple ports and WiFi.
Powerline adapters
They work well for me. There are versions with multiple ports and WiFi.
Posted on 9/14/20 at 11:12 am to fillmoregandt
As already mentioned, extender is an older term and kind of obsolete now with better solutions.
If I were in your situation I would run the Ethernet cord and do as Jennyjones said with another router.
Specially since you mentioned the basement is unfinished at the moment and it wouldn't be too bad get ethernet ran to it. This will allow for a reliable connection and provide a way to adapt the room in case of any changes of use or purpose of the room. Switches, routers, mesh etc....could all be installed at this point to meet your needs.
If I were in your situation I would run the Ethernet cord and do as Jennyjones said with another router.
Specially since you mentioned the basement is unfinished at the moment and it wouldn't be too bad get ethernet ran to it. This will allow for a reliable connection and provide a way to adapt the room in case of any changes of use or purpose of the room. Switches, routers, mesh etc....could all be installed at this point to meet your needs.
Posted on 9/14/20 at 1:07 pm to southern686
quote:
Switches, routers, mesh etc....could all be installed at this point to meet your needs.
This would be especially good since the OP is setting up a home office. Having a router or switch in there would add to the flexibility
Posted on 9/14/20 at 1:14 pm to Kudzu65
2nd vote for Powerline adapter.
Don't expect the speeds your ISP advertises though.
Don't expect the speeds your ISP advertises though.
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