JerryM Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I need something to extend the range of my home wifi. Here is a site that indicates the best ones. http://bestreviews.com/best-wi-fi-extenders The least expensive one is here. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L0YLRUW/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN Anyone used any of these? Thanks, Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitybreach Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I have never used one but I know others who have and they work just fine. I have used an old router in repeater mode to accomplish the same thing though: https://lifehacker.c...d-router-915783 Sometimes it may be called Extend or something like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymac46 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) I quit using them, just got a better router. The wifi extender might be OK if you get no signal at all. Most wifi extenders cut your speed in half because they have to use some of the bandwidth to contact the router. I also had trouble with my wifi extender broadcasting a different SSID which confused ny wifi adapter and led to dropped signals. Mine was a D-Link DAP-1320 If I had a bad coverage problem I might try a powerline kit and then wire that to an old router if I needed a Wireless Access Point. Your mileage may vary of course. Edited June 6, 2017 by raymac46 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryM Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 Thanks for the replies. It is strange to me that only two rooms away from the router reduces the signal so much. Most of the time it is OK, but sometimes the Kindle does not receive the signal when turned on, and walking into the hall normally corrects it. Thanks, again, Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymac46 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) What router do you have? Is it a combination router/modem supplied by your ISP? Also if you have a lot of devices connected to your network you can run into interference on the 2.4 GHz band. I don't know if you could try 5GHz if the Kindle supports it. Edited June 6, 2017 by raymac46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 This will extend your range and give you much better bandwidth and speed... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Thanks for the replies. It is strange to me that only two rooms away from the router reduces the signal so much. Most of the time it is OK, but sometimes the Kindle does not receive the signal when turned on, and walking into the hall normally corrects it. Thanks, again, Jerry If you live in an newer apartment, Jerry, there is the possibility that you have metal stud walls. Also, all wiring in apartments is run through EMT (metal piping). All these metal items in your walls create a "Faraday Cage" that shields in/out radio and other electrical signals. Back in the old days of cordless phones, we used to have issues in the service sector with folks bring phones in with complaints about short ranges. It was due to the signal not being able to propagate throughout the abode due to shielded wiring and metal stud construction in apartments and some newer homes. There isn't much you can do to remedy that situation. Hard wiring your Ethernet will resolve it, for sure. Also, note... any and all metal objects around, near, or in line-of-sight between the receiving computer and the router wifi transmitter will affect signal strength and quality; this means metal filing cabinets, metal shelving, large electrical appliances (fridges, washer/dryers, televisions), etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitybreach Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 This will extend your range and give you much better bandwidth and speed... That'll work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Yuppers. I'm even thinking about running an Ethernet cable about 50' to my workshop to eliminate the need for wifi out there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlim Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Although my wireless signal reaches to any room in our home, including the basement, I prefer wired. I have a pair of these Powerline adapters Since your Kindle can not be wired, consider getting a newer unit which has a wireless antenna. Each adapter plugs into an electrical outlet. One unit near your router is wired to the router. The other unit can be moved from room to room so you can choose to use its wired or wireless capabilities. http://www.pcworld.com/article/2013170/wi-fi-vs-powerline.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarbarian Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 This is probably overkill but it depends on what you need them for. https://www.cclonline.com/product/209677/TL-WPA8630P-KIT/Mains-Networking/TP-LINK-AV1200-TL-WPA8630P-1200Mbps-Gigabit-Passthrough-Powerline-AC-Wi-Fi-Kit-White-/NET2497/ Fast Dual Band Wi-Fi Speeds Up to 1200Mbps Enjoy wireless speeds of up to 1200Mbps, including 867Mbps on the 5GHz band and 300Mbps on the 2.4GHz band. The TL-WPA8630P allows you to effortlessly extend your Wi-Fi network using your home’s electrical wiring. A unified powerline network supports seamless streaming video, action-packed online gaming, and stable web browsing on tablets, laptops, and smartphones in hard-to-reach places throughout your home. Excellent Powerline Transfer Speed Up to 1200Mbps The advanced HomePlug AV2 standard allows the extender to support 2x2 MIMO* with Beamforming Technology, providing users with ultra-fast data transfer speeds of up to 1200Mbps. This is ideal for supporting Ultra HD streaming video, online gaming, large file transfers, and other bandwidth-intensive activities on multiple devices simultaneously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebrke Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) Each adapter plugs into an electrical outlet. One unit near your router is wired to the router. The other unit can be moved from room to room so you can choose to use its wired or wireless capabilities. I have a 10-year-old version of the adapters you describe. They still work well--I use them for mother's laptop since I've had to move it upstairs. Some years ago I read that you could sometimes run into trouble using multiple powerline adapters on the same network, but a single pair works really well. Edited June 7, 2017 by ebrke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlim Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I bought a 3rd unit, same model just in case I needed to replace one or perhaps connect my husband's XP computer in a different part of the basement to the home network. I bought the 3rd unit in 2011 so I probably have had the original two since 2010. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goretsky Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Hello, Please use outside-rated cable in conduit, trench it and ground appropriately. Back when I was working in Woodland Park, Colorado in the mid-1990s we had a lightning strike directly on our building. Didn't lose power, but all the UPSes in the server racks went off as they shunted the transient load, all the CRTs did the " " as if they were de-gaussed, and our network... well, we lost a bunch of ports on our core Fast Ethernet switch and hubs attached to it, and some computers had to have their NICs replaced, too. It turns out some of the strike must have grounded on our network wiring, as some of the Ethernet cable was melted into the conduit which distributed it throughout the offices we occupied. I got a sawed-apart piece of it which I kept at my desk for a while. Regards, Aryeh Goretsky Yuppers. I'm even thinking about running an Ethernet cable about 50' to my workshop to eliminate the need for wifi out there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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