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Best Wifi Extender for home?
« on: November 29, 2017, 11:16:41 AM »
I'm looking for recommendations for a wifi extender to use in my home (split level). The router is in the den which is below ground level and I would like to put the extender on the main living level (two half flights up).

Best Buy has quite a few options in the under $50 category but I dont even know what I should be looking for as far as features.

If it makes a difference, my provider is Optimum.

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Re: Best Wifi Extender for home?
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2017, 12:44:00 PM »
Do you have wired internet upstairs? If yes use an access point and not an extender.

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Re: Best Wifi Extender for home?
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2017, 12:50:39 PM »
Do you have wired internet upstairs? If yes use an access point and not an extender.
If you don't have wired internet upstairs, look into getting a Powerline Adapter to bring the "wired" upstairs (it runs the internet through your electrical wiring), then use the Access Point as mentioned..

http://www.techradar.com/news/networking/powerline-networking-what-you-need-to-know-930691
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/8-things-powerline-adapters-need-know-first/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Y3QPG1A/?tag=cl03f-20


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Re: Best Wifi Extender for home?
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2017, 01:13:09 PM »
Or consider a mesh network like the Google one

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Re: Best Wifi Extender for home?
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2017, 01:28:00 PM »
The powerline kit looks like a good fit. Thanks for the suggestion! :)

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Re: Best Wifi Extender for home?
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2018, 04:53:06 PM »
Trying not to start a new thread!

I have an office the basement of my home with (optimum) internet.
I live 3 flights up.
How can I get (Strong) wifi on the third floor?

Is a Powerline Adapter the solutions?
How do I set up a second wifi spot at the upper spot?


I found this although I don't really understand it!
https://itstillworks.com/can-hook-wifi-router-powerline-adapter-21667.html

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Re: Best Wifi Extender for home?
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2018, 07:47:17 PM »
Not sure if you can buy this retail but search for a product made by Ubiquiti. You want the UAP-AC-PRO. (Dont get the LR, that’s a whole nother ball game)
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Re: Best Wifi Extender for home?
« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2018, 08:20:49 PM »
Trying not to start a new thread!

I have an office the basement of my home with (optimum) internet.
I live 3 flights up.
How can I get (Strong) wifi on the third floor?

Is a Powerline Adapter the solutions?
How do I set up a second wifi spot at the upper spot?


I found this although I don't really understand it!
https://itstillworks.com/can-hook-wifi-router-powerline-adapter-21667.html
Just got this for same exact situation.  Im very happy with it
NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1750 Smart Dual Band WiFi Router (R6700) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R2AZLD2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_545S5m6pgDgqy
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Re: Best Wifi Extender for home?
« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2018, 08:35:42 PM »
Not sure if you can buy this retail but search for a product made by Ubiquiti. You want the UAP-AC-PRO. (Dont get the LR, that’s a whole nother ball game)
Just got this for same exact situation.  Im very happy with it
NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1750 Smart Dual Band WiFi Router (R6700) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R2AZLD2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_545S5m6pgDgqy

Thanks

What are these devices doing? powerful wifi?

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Re: Best Wifi Extender for home?
« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2018, 08:44:21 PM »
Not sure if you can buy this retail but search for a product made by Ubiquiti. You want the UAP-AC-PRO. (Dont get the LR, that’s a whole nother ball game)

that's what im getting but each will be wired