Improve WiFi Range
How to Improve WiFi Range
Ensuring your WiFi connection is functioning optimally is essential when looking for ways to improve your internet experience. You can improve your WiFi range by using a WiFi extender, powerline adapter, additional access points or a mesh WiFi network. We’ll outline some differences between the options to help you choose what’s best for your needs.WiFi Extenders
A WiFi range extender will boost a broadband modem’s WiFi signal and act as an intermediate repeater. It is ideal for smaller homes with a poor signal in certain rooms. It is essential to place the WiFi extender in an optimal location that is within a certain range of the WiFi modem. For example, it could be placed in a hallway in order to reach the adjoining rooms.Powerline Adapters
A powerline adapter is an alternative to running in-wall ethernet cables or relying on sometimes unstable WiFi. A powerline adapter has the ability to send your computer data and media files over your household’s existing electrical wiring just like it would over ethernet cables.Adapter configuration
A network-enabled home theater component or other network device connects to a powerline adapter using an ethernet cable. The powerline adapter is plugged into a wall electrical outlet. Once plugged in, we can use the powerline adapter to send and/or receive media files and data over your home’s electrical to a second powerline adapter plugged in at another location. To do this, a second powerline adapter is plugged into a wall electrical outlet near the location of your router. We then connect it to your router using an ethernet cable. Connecting your network-enabled streaming devices and router to powerline adapters is almost like connecting them directly to each other using ethernet cables. It’s a convenient way to connect your home network. We can help you choose wisely because your powerline adapter should be able to stream HD video and audio without buffering and interruptions.WiFi Mesh Networks
Mesh networking is gaining in popularity. Buying a kit with a few nodes can spread out fast WiFi across a relatively large area. And they are easy to set up and maintain. Most require nothing more than a few minutes choosing preferences in an app. There’s no running cables through the house or worrying about the whole network going down if one of the nodes fail. Its brains keep the network from getting congested when a few people are streaming or gaming, and everything is contained in a single, modular network.Access Points
If your network with a single router is having trouble hitting certain areas of your home, adding an extender or wired access point will fill that void with a strong WiFi signal for a relatively low price.What could impact your WiFi speed and coverage?
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The distance between your end-user devices and the WiFi modem
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Some physical objects, or the use of certain materials in your home
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Interference from other WiFi signals and electronic devices
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How do I know what WiFi range extending configuration is best for my needs?
If you’re confused about all of your options, we’ll help explain all of the differences and choose the best option for your unique case. Then we’ll walk you through the entire process, so you’ll know ahead of time exactly what you’re getting and how much it will cost.