Pumpuynarak Posted October 4, 2020 Posted October 4, 2020 I'm looking at buying one of these as my router is in my mancave and i use wifi for the bedroom. Has any one got one/using one and do they actually work ?
Thai Spice Posted October 4, 2020 Posted October 4, 2020 Like with any electronic device : "shit in = shit out" Why not use a cable from your router to the other room(s) ? 1 1 1
biggles Posted October 4, 2020 Posted October 4, 2020 I thought the extender was just to increase the area that the wifi reached, not to boost the signal strength. If you have 25mbps signal I dont think it will magically go to 25mbps but you may get a signal upstairs for example I bought one and my signal is still 25mbps BUT I do see a marginal improvement in the number of bars on my wifi upstairs. 1 1
john luke Posted October 4, 2020 Posted October 4, 2020 @Pumpuynarak https://www.amazon.co.uk/TL-WPA4220KIT-Powerline-Broadband-Configuration-UK/dp/B01LXOZ4EN/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-drs-ajax2_0?cv_ct_cx=wifi+extender&dchild=1&keywords=wifi+extender&pd_rd_i=B01LXOZ4EN&pd_rd_r=ebd9aa0b-e8c8-4922-ba3b-3d50847e1d14&pd_rd_w=3Pmt2&pd_rd_wg=X1iy6&pf_rd_p=96d0de00-f949-40d9-a33f-e3fee1154cee&pf_rd_r=MX2SBKK1QS41ENBPG56R&psc=1&qid=1601806675&sr=1-2-e00012f1-1c8d-4cb3-8ce3-384c62c0be4f I was about to make the same suggestion as TS above re running an ethernet cable. However have a look at the above on Amazon website. They do work. 1
boydeste Posted October 4, 2020 Posted October 4, 2020 You can't get speeds any quicker than your connection, BUT you can boost the signal around the house. 1 1
Scotty Posted October 5, 2020 Posted October 5, 2020 They do work at extending the range of the Wi-Fi, they just receive the signal and then repeat it out again. I had 2 (upstairs and outside) but found the connection to them was slower than if connected to main router. They are ok but I was advised of a better solution, installed a Ubiquti AP ( Access point) to the router, really powerful signal, reaches everywhere on the property at high speed. Works much better for us. 1 1
Khun Ling Posted October 5, 2020 Posted October 5, 2020 Still dependant on the network speed. If you have bad wifi signal INSIDE of your own network it will help 1
Pumpuynarak Posted October 5, 2020 Author Posted October 5, 2020 16 hours ago, Thai Spice said: Like with any electronic device : "shit in = shit out" Why not use a cable from your router to the other room(s) ? Cos it would mean routing it from downstairs to upstairs 😧
fygjam Posted October 5, 2020 Posted October 5, 2020 Before you start trying to improve something you need to know what you're trying to improve. https://www.raymond.cc/blog/homedale-wlan-monitor-watch-log-wifi-signal/ #3 might be the best bet because it doesn't install anything, it's just a stand alone .EXE. There are similar apps for phones but I somehow doubt your phone could run any of them. 1
Pumpuynarak Posted October 9, 2020 Author Posted October 9, 2020 On 10/5/2020 at 9:56 AM, fygjam said: Before you start trying to improve something you need to know what you're trying to improve. https://www.raymond.cc/blog/homedale-wlan-monitor-watch-log-wifi-signal/ 3 might be the best bet because it #doesn't install anything, it's just a stand alone .EXE. There are similar apps for phones but I somehow doubt your phone could run any of them. Thanks for that, I had a lookie mate and its way above my Com level, i just don't understand the meaning of what they are saying but i know someone who can help (BM Miko) lol
Krapow Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 Hope they do something positive, my work has just ordered a load for us. Working for home for the foreseeable in this new winter of discontent it seems! 1
Evil Penevil Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 (edited) On 10/4/2020 at 12:22 AM, Pumpuynarak said: Has any one got one/using one and do they actually work ? Yes, I use one and it works well. The house where I'm living now has heavy wooden floors. More significantly, a previous owner sound-isolated the three upstairs bedrooms because he slept during the day and worked at night. His routine clashed with the sleeping habits of other family members and sound-proof bedrooms were the answer. Unfortunately, the sound-proofing interferes with WiFi signals. When my niece moved in, she solved the problem by upgrading her router and using a booster. Without an upgrade to the router, a booster wouldn't have helped much on its own, she said. In general, the answer to your "Do they actually work?" question is Yes, No, Maybe. It depends a lot on the strength of the signal that your router emits as well as the layout and construction of your home. Here's an article that explains it in non-technical terms. Do Wi-Fi boosters really work? Evil Edited October 13, 2020 by Evil Penevil 1
Thai Spice Posted October 16, 2020 Posted October 16, 2020 Got this popping up on my Youtube. https://read.gadget-fox.com/range-xtd-v1/?flux_fts=apziqpqpqtqiqlqixteatlxzzltoaozzoqoax3c582&flux_fn=960426437829950871&var1=REPLACE&adgroup=108021557263&ad=466026703645&matchtype=&network=&kw=&placement=&target=&adposition=none&campaignid=11148751845&gclid=CjwKCAjw5p_8BRBUEiwAPpJO62NtSdsl4I7xn3Bd2BoDMOBCrSZGc9xucRLc4W2bdTKM46vcyv3eTRoC85IQAvD_BwE No idea if it works !
AJSP Posted October 16, 2020 Posted October 16, 2020 (edited) Used a Belkin one before ( approx £20) as our walks are 18” thick so necessary. Worked ok but last Year switched to BT as our Broadband provider and they provide a Smart Hub aka a booster disc, which shoots a decent signal everywhere and allows wireless connectivity to TV’s / Computer / laptop / phones etc. V. Impressed Edited October 16, 2020 by AJSP 1
coxyhog Posted January 5, 2022 Posted January 5, 2022 (edited) Just got these,we don't have fibre so needed a boost to the bedrooms,seems to work ok & easy to install & start up. Tenda Nova MW5G Mesh WiFi System - Up to 3500 sq ft Whole Home Coverage, WiFi Router and Extender Replacement, Gigabit Mesh Router for Wireless Internet, Works with Alexa, Parental Controls, 3 Pack Edited January 5, 2022 by coxyhog
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