Author Topic: WIFI Signal Expander/Extender (Read 13164 times)

txtmax4 · « **Reply #40 on:** September 02, 2015, 09:40:03 PM »

Quote from: jack12 on July 26, 2015, 07:07:27 PM

Update - it works perfectly!

I have this same piece. I put it as close as actually TOUCHING the router during setup and the "wireless" light doesn't go solid and no lights go on other than the power one.

txtmax4 · « **Reply #41 on:** September 02, 2015, 09:44:07 PM »

I am looking for a solution for Wi-Fi signal strength.
The router is rather old but works well in the areas surrounding it.
I own this range extender http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WA850RE-Universal-Wireless-Indicator/dp/B00E98O7GC but it's not that great still.
I am looking to extend Wi-Fi signal beyond that area.

Should I buy:
1) A good extender (keep old router).
2) A new router and keep the extender I have.
3) Buy a new router and a new extender.

Also, are these articles worth anything?
http://lifehacker.com/344765/turn-your-60-router-into-a-user-friendly-super-router-with-tomato?commerce_insets_disclosure=on&utm_expid=66866090-48.Ej9760cOTJCPS_Bq4mjoww.2&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.dansdeals.com%2Findex.php%3Ftopic%3D1649.0

http://lifehacker.com/178132/hack-attack-turn-your-60-router-into-a-600-router?commerce_insets_disclosure=on&utm_expid=66866090-48.Ej9760cOTJCPS_Bq4mjoww.2

incendia · « **Reply #42 on:** September 10, 2015, 02:41:54 PM »

Quote from: txtmax4 on September 02, 2015, 09:44:07 PM

I am looking for a solution for Wi-Fi signal strength.
The router is rather old but works well in the areas surrounding it.
I own this range extender http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WA850RE-Universal-Wireless-Indicator/dp/B00E98O7GC but it's not that great still.
I am looking to extend Wi-Fi signal beyond that area.

Should I buy:
1) A good extender (keep old router).
2) A new router and keep the extender I have.
3) Buy a new router and a new extender.

Also, are these articles worth anything?
http://lifehacker.com/344765/turn-your-60-router-into-a-user-friendly-super-router-with-tomato?commerce_insets_disclosure=on&utm_expid=66866090-48.Ej9760cOTJCPS_Bq4mjoww.2&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.dansdeals.com%2Findex.php%3Ftopic%3D1649.0

http://lifehacker.com/178132/hack-attack-turn-your-60-router-into-a-600-router?commerce_insets_disclosure=on&utm_expid=66866090-48.Ej9760cOTJCPS_Bq4mjoww.2

It might help if you said how old the router is or which router you have

I have this:
http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WR841N-Wireless-Router-300Mbps/dp/B001FWYGJS/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1441909301&sr=1-1&keywords=tp+link+router
and from 2 floors below it I can download torrents @ 2MB/s from a floor below that I used to get decent connection on my laptop, but not the greatest. Obviously range would depend on what type of building you have.

I Dont know how big an area you want to cover, but I think you should get a new router, and see how that works with your current range extender.

IDK about Tomato but you can flash the router I linked with DDWRt here is a youtube

bb1836 · « **Reply #43 on:** November 03, 2015, 11:43:59 AM »

should a wifi signal extender be plugged in close to the wifi box or on the complete opposite side of the house where the signal is weak?

nafnaf12 · « **Reply #44 on:** November 03, 2015, 11:51:56 AM »

Quote from: bb1836 on November 03, 2015, 11:43:59 AM

should a wifi signal extender be plugged in close to the wifi box or on the complete opposite side of the house where the signal is weak?

in-between

bb1836 · « **Reply #45 on:** November 03, 2015, 11:58:04 AM »

i have 3 choices that I'm looking into. you decide for me.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089E2FZC/

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WA850RE-Universal-Wireless-Indicator/dp/B00E98O7GC/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1420602460&sr=1-1&keywords=wifi+extender

http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Wi-Fi-Extender-Essentials-EX2700/dp/B00L0YLRUW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1446568184&sr=8-1&keywords=wireless+repeater+range+extender

i have a verizon Mifi

pcgeek · « **Reply #46 on:** November 03, 2015, 04:12:50 PM »

Quote from: bb1836 on November 03, 2015, 11:58:04 AM

i have 3 choices that I'm looking into. you decide for me.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089E2FZC/

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WA850RE-Universal-Wireless-Indicator/dp/B00E98O7GC/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1420602460&sr=1-1&keywords=wifi+extender

http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Wi-Fi-Extender-Essentials-EX2700/dp/B00L0YLRUW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1446568184&sr=8-1&keywords=wireless+repeater+range+extender

i have a verizon Mifi

One issue with the 3 that you listed is that they're not dual band, meaning they can't send and receive packets (data) at the same time. This will effectively cut your current speed in half, which can be an issue if your internet connection isn't too fast to begin with or if you're streaming video etc. To avoid this issue you can buy a dual band extender. Another option is to use a powerline adapter which works by sending data over the power line.

bb1836 · « **Reply #47 on:** November 03, 2015, 04:54:48 PM »

Quote from: pcgeek on November 03, 2015, 04:12:50 PM

One issue with the 3 that you listed is that they're not dual band, meaning they can't send and receive packets (data) at the same time. This will effectively cut your current speed in half, which can be an issue if your internet connection isn't too fast to begin with or if you're streaming video etc. To avoid this issue you can buy a dual band extender. Another option is to use a powerline adapter which works by sending data over the power line.

like this? or can you recommend a good one?
http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Gigabit-Extender-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B00SK6ZL46/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1446587625&sr=8-3&keywords=dual+band+extender

pcgeek · « **Reply #48 on:** November 03, 2015, 04:56:55 PM »

Quote from: bb1836 on November 03, 2015, 04:54:48 PM

like this? or can you recommend a good one?
http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Gigabit-Extender-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B00SK6ZL46/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1446587625&sr=8-3&keywords=dual+band+extender

That one is, but wouldn't buy it due to bad reviews.

bb1836 · « **Reply #49 on:** November 03, 2015, 05:17:55 PM »

Quote from: pcgeek on November 03, 2015, 04:56:55 PM

That one is, but wouldn't buy it due to bad reviews.

so can you recommend a good one pls?

mendy from lakewood · « **Reply #50 on:** November 03, 2015, 05:36:31 PM »

Quote from: bb1836 on November 03, 2015, 05:17:55 PM

so can you recommend a good one pls?

I bought this one a month ago and am extremely happy!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L0YLRUW/?tag=cl03f-20

akivak · « **Reply #51 on:** November 03, 2015, 05:45:05 PM »

Quote from: mendy from lakewood on November 03, 2015, 05:36:31 PM

I bought this one a month ago and am extremely happy!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L0YLRUW/?tag=cl03f-20

Hows it work you just plug it in and log into your regular network? Or Its more complicated then that?

bb1836 · « **Reply #52 on:** November 03, 2015, 05:56:14 PM »

Quote from: mendy from lakewood on November 03, 2015, 05:36:31 PM

I bought this one a month ago and am extremely happy!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L0YLRUW/?tag=cl03f-20

it it dual band?

pcgeek · « **Reply #53 on:** November 03, 2015, 06:02:07 PM »

Quote from: bb1836 on November 03, 2015, 05:56:14 PM

it it dual band?

No, but I didn't mean to say that you should never buy single band. I was just pointing out a possible downside to the inexpensive ones that aren't dual band. Anyway, you should see Wi-Fi signal improvement with any of these extenders and the one recommended by mendy has excellent reviews.

bb1836 · « **Reply #54 on:** November 03, 2015, 06:03:19 PM »

Quote from: pcgeek on November 03, 2015, 06:02:07 PM

No, but I didn't mean to say that you should never buy single band. I was just pointing out a possible downside to the inexpensive ones that aren't dual band. Anyway, you should see Wi-Fi signal improvement with any of these extenders and the one recommended by mendy has excellent reviews.

well your point of bad quality while streaming seems important enough no?

pcgeek · « **Reply #55 on:** November 03, 2015, 06:05:58 PM »

Quote from: bb1836 on November 03, 2015, 06:03:19 PM

well your point of bad quality while streaming seems important enough no?

It won't be worse than it is now when you're out of range so it's a win win IMHO. Dual band is nice but double the price
Eta: hey it rhymes

bb1836 · « **Reply #56 on:** November 03, 2015, 06:16:45 PM »

Quote from: pcgeek on November 03, 2015, 06:05:58 PM

It won't be worse than it is now when you're out of range so it's a win win IMHO. Dual band is nice but double the price
Eta: hey it rhymes

compare these two pls. the dual band is refurbished, i know.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L0YLRUW/?tag=cl03f-20

http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Gigabit-Extender-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B00SK6ZL46/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1446592515&sr=8-3&keywords=dual+band+extender

pcgeek · « **Reply #57 on:** November 03, 2015, 07:03:50 PM »

Quote from: bb1836 on November 03, 2015, 06:16:45 PM

compare these two pls. the dual band is refurbished, i know.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L0YLRUW/?tag=cl03f-20

http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Gigabit-Extender-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B00SK6ZL46/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1446592515&sr=8-3&keywords=dual+band+extender

Since you don't mind buying refurbished, the NETGEAR AC750 is your best bet.

Super Speed · « **Reply #58 on:** November 03, 2015, 09:22:59 PM »

Anyone know of a good cell phone service Extender option?

bb1836 · « **Reply #59 on:** November 04, 2015, 04:37:33 PM »

Quote from: Super Speed on November 03, 2015, 09:22:59 PM

Anyone know of a good cell phone service Extender option?

weBoost i believe is reliable. don't have one myself but others i know use it and are happy with it.

just connected my netgear signal extender. how would i know if its connected correctly, besides for the obvious checking out how good the signal is? meaning theres lots of language involved that i don't know anything about. security stuff, etc. any help?