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WiFi extension.
« on: 19 January 2020, 20:38:02 »
What is the best (ie cheapest ::)) way of improving the WiFi in my lounge, the router is about 20’ away with two brick walls in between?
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Re: WiFi extension.
« Reply #1 on: 19 January 2020, 20:52:10 »
"best" and "cheapest" are mutually exclusive IMHO ....  cheapest is a wifi extender (ugh) best is rewire and move your router   :)
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Re: WiFi extension.
« Reply #2 on: 19 January 2020, 21:25:41 »
I find a nice cat6 cable (24AWG or lower) transmits the interweb with excellent signal and full speed for £5 delivered  ;D
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Re: WiFi extension.
« Reply #3 on: 20 January 2020, 08:40:59 »
Quote from: dave the builder on 19 January 2020, 21:25:41
I find a nice cat6 cable (24AWG or lower) transmits the interweb with excellent signal and full speed for £5 delivered  ;D
Bloody builders...  :D
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Re: WiFi extension.
« Reply #4 on: 20 January 2020, 11:13:17 »
Jaime doesn't seem to be about, so I'll post for him:

Don't use a plug in Wi-fi extender, they are universally shite.
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Re: WiFi extension.
« Reply #5 on: 20 January 2020, 15:20:03 »
Use a second wired access point & set it to a different channel at least 3 channel spaces from the current one.
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Re: WiFi extension.
« Reply #6 on: 20 January 2020, 17:53:47 »
Seems to be sorted. I use an Aztec Powerline plug for my freesat box which seems to have wireles (Bluetooth ?) WiFi. So I’ve logged into it which has a stronger signal than my router. Time will tell.
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