ᐅ Poor Wi-Fi Coverage Despite Using a Range Extender – What Can Be Done?
Created on: 15 Jan 2020 13:39
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chewbacca123
Hello everyone,
We have a single-family home with two floors (built on a slope, ground floor + basement). Our router is located in the basement in the utility room. We have a Wi-Fi repeater in the hallway on the ground floor, but the signal is very poor. Our internet connection speed is 50,000 (50,000), so it should work fine. Our PCs and TVs are connected to the internet directly via Ethernet cables and don’t rely on Wi-Fi. However, Wi-Fi coverage for phones and tablets on the ground floor is weak.
Can anyone recommend a repeater that offers better performance? Currently, we are using the TP Link RE 450 AC 1750.
There must be good options that can be connected to the internet via Ethernet cable and then broadcast Wi-Fi. I haven’t found any yet, but such devices must exist, right?
Thanks in advance,
Best regards
We have a single-family home with two floors (built on a slope, ground floor + basement). Our router is located in the basement in the utility room. We have a Wi-Fi repeater in the hallway on the ground floor, but the signal is very poor. Our internet connection speed is 50,000 (50,000), so it should work fine. Our PCs and TVs are connected to the internet directly via Ethernet cables and don’t rely on Wi-Fi. However, Wi-Fi coverage for phones and tablets on the ground floor is weak.
Can anyone recommend a repeater that offers better performance? Currently, we are using the TP Link RE 450 AC 1750.
There must be good options that can be connected to the internet via Ethernet cable and then broadcast Wi-Fi. I haven’t found any yet, but such devices must exist, right?
Thanks in advance,
Best regards
chewbacca12315 Jan 2020 21:45opalau schrieb:
Repeaters are not recommended.
Devices that are connected directly to the network cable are called Access Points, not repeaters.
Do you have additional network ports where you can connect Access Points? Otherwise, just connect a small switch where the TV is located, and then connect both the TV and an Access Point there. Ideally, this should be done on every floor.
A good starting point is Ubiquiti. Their Unifi Access Points are excellent.Would this one be suitable? Ubiquiti Networks 2.4GHz/5GHz 867mbits?
Would this then act like a new router? Do devices automatically switch between the Telekom router and this?
chewbacca12315 Jan 2020 21:47Mycraft schrieb:
The location of the access points doesn’t really matter (not trying to start a fundamental discussion here). If the concrete ceilings, etc. cause interference, then just place an access point on each floor... on the wall, ceiling, or shelf... done.Sounds really good, do access points have any disadvantages?
chewbacca123 schrieb:
Say, would this be the right one?
Ubiquiti Networks 2.4GHz/5GHz 867mbits?
Is it like a new router, will devices automatically switch between the Telekom router and this one? The description isn’t specific enough. I would recommend the UniFi Access Point AC Nano HD.
It works best with identical devices using identical settings, and with Wi-Fi turned off on the Telekom router. I’m not sure how well the switch works with mixed devices.
If you haven’t had network sockets installed for access points, I think the existing LAN sockets are likely located near the floor. The antennas of the Unifi access points are designed for ceiling mounting. You can also nail them to the wall, but that is not ideal. Since you have a Telekom router, I would recommend using a Telekom Speed Home Wi-Fi device alongside the router.
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