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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
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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
lastdrop15 Jan 2020 14:33
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Mycraft schrieb:

The smell reaches as far as the neighboring houses nearby.

Oh dear...
Mycraft15 Jan 2020 14:56
#14
LOL well, even switching just two letters completely changes the meaning
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fragg15 Jan 2020 15:11
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bortel schrieb:

I have a second router on another floor that uses the same network name. So, you connect to the same network on different floors.

That’s exactly what MESH systems are for, but only the expensive routers support that.
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Bookstar15 Jan 2020 15:45
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A router only works effectively per floor, even the expensive Fritz models. Therefore, use mesh systems or add an access point on each floor.
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goalkeeper15 Jan 2020 16:22
#17
I didn't like the access points on the ceiling. Therefore, we will install the TP-Link EAP 225 Wall units. The network outlet will be positioned just below the ceiling. It is only 1.5 cm (0.6 inches) thick, making it quite unobtrusive.

White TP-Link network adapter, vertically standing housing with a small green LED at the bottom.
Mycraft15 Jan 2020 16:39
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The exact placement of the access points is relatively unimportant (without wanting to start a fundamental discussion here). If concrete ceilings, etc., interfere, then one access point per floor... mounted on the wall, ceiling, or placed on a shelf... Done.