Boost WiFi Signal
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I've moved house and my 5G modem router isn't covering the floor plan.
Wired access points aren't really an option so what are the alternatives?
I'm thinking those plug in powerline devices but is there anything better?
My only must is that the setup uses the same SSID and doesn't create multiple networks.
Wired access points aren't really an option so what are the alternatives?
I'm thinking those plug in powerline devices but is there anything better?
My only must is that the setup uses the same SSID and doesn't create multiple networks.
I got these:
https://amzn.eu/d/egNtB09
And actually appear to work pretty well. I’m a complete ignoramus with anything IT and they were pretty easy to set up.
https://amzn.eu/d/egNtB09
And actually appear to work pretty well. I’m a complete ignoramus with anything IT and they were pretty easy to set up.
Mesh might work, but it depends on the layout. If your device can't get a good signal at a certain location, adding a mesh node at that location won't help too much. They have better radios but not by much.
The nodes should be close enough to get a good connection between each other, ideally all nodes only one hop from the main router.
I've always found powerline devices a bit meh, better than no connection at all, but only just.
The nodes should be close enough to get a good connection between each other, ideally all nodes only one hop from the main router.
I've always found powerline devices a bit meh, better than no connection at all, but only just.
You don't need to spend a lot. I've had these for the last 2 1/2 years and while the app's a bit basic they've been flawless;
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09C7JDYJ1
They now do a wifi 6 version for not much more money;
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQHSQQM6
And a slightly more powerful version;
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B2RQR96Y
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09C7JDYJ1
They now do a wifi 6 version for not much more money;
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQHSQQM6
And a slightly more powerful version;
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B2RQR96Y
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