Hope they were weather durable…
Very easy and very cheap way to extend WiFi range.
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two sheds
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Coming late to the thread but:
or so I'm reliably informed.
I did actually a small aluminium sheetlet down the back of the router to try to concentrate the signal towards where I was using it. I'll swear it did work but I can't remember why I don't use it any more.
or so I'm reliably informed.
I did actually a small aluminium sheetlet down the back of the router to try to concentrate the signal towards where I was using it. I'll swear it did work but I can't remember why I don't use it any more.
emanymton
A cat politely sat on the flaming gardener.
What's the suggestion we should eat so many pringles we can't even move between rooms? Because I might be on track for that anyway.
Chz
Stark Raving Sane
Most mesh systems can be connected by wire or wirelessly. Wirelessly is better, but it's not a big deal if you can get good coverage. Mine have a dedicated back channel for inter-node traffic, so it works pretty well without wires. It's nice to be able to walk around the whole house and not get weird hangs and drops any more.
So yes, you'd have the master node physically hooked to your router and the rest can be added on willy-nilly, wired or not. I'm in a 3-bed, 2-storey maisonette made of concrete and 3 nodes is just fine.
In theory, the main node should offer better speed, but in practical use everywhere is Fast Enough (>100Mbps).
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
Armoured, weather proof and shielded (didn't need the shielding).
It was a fucker to terminate.
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
Chz
Stark Raving Sane
It's not quite the same thing. Even wired, they'll know to hand off to the strongest signal, rather than hang on the the current connection right up to the moment it fails the way a network of APs would.
Certainly with the Deco ones I have they are all the same and can be added to as you can afford to.
RiderOnTheStorm
Well-Known Member
Had some success at the weekend. Found an old WiFi router (and remember the password, so that was a good start!). Bought 10m of cable and ran cable from Virgin Hub (at top of house) to a more central area and BINGO! It worked. Good reception in all areas. The weird thing is the numbers are about the same as before when I check speed, but signal strength seems to be better. Had no problem connecting TV to it and watching my recordings (that was very frustrating before on Virgin box ... if there was no signal, I cant watch something that was recorded .... is it recorded to cloud maybe?) ... and I am def getting connection on my phone in the corner of the living room that didnt connect before.
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
Is the speed similar to what you'd expect straight from the cable to the Virgin. If so then your winning as you've improved coverage.
I put three APs in my place over 3 floors but suspect I'd have got a pretty good result with just one in the middle.
sleaterkinney
Well-Known Member
The powerline extenders worked really well for me in the past.
RiderOnTheStorm
Well-Known Member
speed now is 100-200 . Got 200 to 700 before but often wouldnt connect , or would say it was connected (at decent speed) but TV / box would not play recordings or open on-demand channels .....
Is anyone else in the bracket of "I used to know what I was doing , but everytime tech advances I am a bit lost and never catch up :-( ..... "
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
If you were cheeky you could order a decent access point and see if it gives you the full speed. If it doesn't just send it back. I've got one of these in my office and can get the almost the full 800Mbps that my broadband gives me. They work fine on their own or you can add more at later date, including outside rated ones.
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RiderOnTheStorm
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thx ... will look into thatIf you were cheeky you could order a decent access point and see if it gives you the full speed. If it doesn't just send it back. I've got one of these in my office and can get the almost the full 800Mbps that my broadband gives me. They work fine on their own or you can add more at later date, including outside rated ones.
TP-Link EAP653 - AX3000 Ceiling Mount WiFi 6 Access Point
Get a great deal on a TP-Link EAP653 - AX3000 Ceiling Mount WiFi 6 Access Point as well as thousands of products at Ebuyer!
Boris Sprinkler
Dont be scared
I recall reading something in linux magazine some years ago, whereby they utilized pringles tubes.
YouTube has some interesting suggestions
YouTube has some interesting suggestions
pogofish
Testicle Hairstyle
I've also got one of these - Either the 1750 or the 1900 (faster), which works really well, extending my WIFI right through and along the back of the house outside and up the garden.
Once set-up, which was pretty easy, it has worked faultlessly for maybe two years now. I only switch it on when I need the extra range.
Don't think I paid that price for it though, so it is worth shopping around.
Once set-up, which was pretty easy, it has worked faultlessly for maybe two years now. I only switch it on when I need the extra range.
Don't think I paid that price for it though, so it is worth shopping around.
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