Pumpuynarak Posted October 4, 2020 Share 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 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted October 4, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggles Posted October 4, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted October 4, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted October 4, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted October 5, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun Ling Posted October 5, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpuynarak Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share 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 😧 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fygjam Posted October 5, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpuynarak Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted October 9, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Penevil Posted October 13, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted October 16, 2020 Share 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 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJSP Posted October 16, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted January 5, 2022 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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