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Best way to extend wifi from an ethernet? - Fugg - Nov 29, 2019
Wifi doesn't reach to part of the house, however there is an ethernet cable. I went ahead and bought one of these bad boys because I need a plug for my TV, PS4, and PC. However, that still leaves my phone rendered useless of wifi.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FNFSPY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
But, what about wifi? Anyway to avoid buying a whole new router? Anyone have any suggestions for routers under $30 that can just act as an extender? Would I be better off buying a cheap ass $15 router, or should I get an extender? Do extenders really work?
RE: Best way to extend wifi from an ethernet? - Rsynced - Nov 30, 2019
(Nov 29, 2019 11:42 PM)Fugg Wrote: Wifi doesn't reach to part of the house, however there is an ethernet cable. I went ahead and bought one of these bad boys because I need a plug for my TV, PS4, and PC. However, that still leaves my phone rendered useless of wifi.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FNFSPY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
But, what about wifi? Anyway to avoid buying a whole new router? Anyone have any suggestions for routers under $30 that can just act as an extender? Would I be better off buying a cheap ass $15 router, or should I get an extender? Do extenders really work?
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Yes extenders really do work.
Get this guy to solve your problems for $15.99
NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender EX2700 - Coverage up to 600 sq.ft. and 10 devices with N300 Wireless Signal Booster & Repeater (up to 300Mbps speed), and Compact Wall Plug Design
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Wi-Fi-Range-Extender-EX2700/dp/B00L0YLRUW/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=NETGEAR+WiFi+Range+Extender&qid=1575100436
RE: Best way to extend wifi from an ethernet? - Takehito Morokuzu - Nov 30, 2019
What you need is a wifi access point. This will create a wifi network from an ethernet connection.
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-AC1200-Wireless-Access-WAC104-100NAS/dp/B01LFSDZCU/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=wifi+access+point&qid=1575113016&sr=8-4
It has good speed too, 1200 megabits and has wireless AC.
(Nov 30, 2019 12:54 AM)Rsynced Wrote: Black Friday Deal just in time!
Yes extenders really do work.
Get this guy to solve your problems for $15.99
NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender EX2700 - Coverage up to 600 sq.ft. and 10 devices with N300 Wireless Signal Booster & Repeater (up to 300Mbps speed), and Compact Wall Plug Design
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Wi-Fi-Range-Extender-EX2700/dp/B00L0YLRUW/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=NETGEAR+WiFi+Range+Extender&qid=1575100436
I have this and its complete shit. It has poor connection to my router, and devices from one room away still have poor signal. I have better signal connecting to my router directly which is 3 rooms away, and much better speed too.
A good alternative to this would be a powerline adapter. Use one if your house has good quality electricity (e.g. not 100 years old)
RE: Best way to extend wifi from an ethernet? - Condasoft - Nov 30, 2019
Are you using a 2.4ghz frequency or 5ghz?
RE: Best way to extend wifi from an ethernet? - BTC - Nov 30, 2019
Dependent on your electrical in your house/apartment, you could use a power line adapter as a cheaper route.
RE: Best way to extend wifi from an ethernet? - Mr. Robot - Nov 30, 2019
Or y'know use a computer as an adhoc/wifi hotspot. Or like, a playstation
RE: Best way to extend wifi from an ethernet? - N - Nov 30, 2019
Get the extenders, I have two in my house, works like a charm even all around my house outside etc.
RE: Best way to extend wifi from an ethernet? - Unexplained - Nov 30, 2019
Get an extender. They work!
RE: Best way to extend wifi from an ethernet? - BradleyJ - Nov 30, 2019
I used a TP-Link extender for this issue and it solved for me. Quite cheap. If you are looking for any DIY then use another laptop and host it as hotspot. but pretty slow.
RE: Best way to extend wifi from an ethernet? - Fugg - Nov 30, 2019
(Nov 30, 2019 06:28 AM)Nixhxlas Wrote: Get the extenders, I have two in my house, works like a charm even all around my house outside etc.
(Nov 30, 2019 06:30 AM)TheBanker Wrote: Get an extender. They work!
Okay, so let's say my wifi is named "Wifi1"
If I use an extender, will the extender relay the say SSID? Will my phone have to switch wifi between Wifi1 and Extender1?
RE: Best way to extend wifi from an ethernet? - Rsynced - Nov 30, 2019
(Nov 30, 2019 04:24 AM)Takehito Morokuzu Wrote: What you need is a wifi access point. This will create a wifi network from an ethernet connection.
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-AC1200-Wireless-Access-WAC104-100NAS/dp/B01LFSDZCU/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=wifi+access+point&qid=1575113016&sr=8-4
It has good speed too, 1200 megabits and has wireless AC.
I have this and its complete Clay Davis. It has poor connection to my router, and devices from one room away still have poor signal. I have better signal connecting to my router directly which is 3 rooms away, and much better speed too.
A good alternative to this would be a powerline adapter. Use one if your house has good quality electricity (e.g. not 100 years old)
Oh really, I was about to buy this model, are you sure you configured it correctly?
RE: Best way to extend wifi from an ethernet? - Xen - Nov 30, 2019
Extenders work well.
OoenWrt capable routers will work also. Do some research on it first though.
RE: Best way to extend wifi from an ethernet? - wiz - Nov 30, 2019
Extenders do their job, you should look into mesh routers. It simply keeps you connected to the same network instead of switching from one network to another.
However mesh systems are very expensive.
For your use, an extender is fine.
RE: Best way to extend wifi from an ethernet? - Fugg - Nov 30, 2019
Someday I will upgrade to a mesh router. Haven't reached that point yet. Powerline adapters look interesting tho.
RE: Best way to extend wifi from an ethernet? - no-avast! - Nov 30, 2019
Good morning,
Best item to buy is a WIFI extender to to broadcast a stronger signal on your network.