Is this actually a thing? If it's not, you need to trademark it and make it a thing.
Wifi range at new house kind of sucks
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Is this actually a thing? If it's not, you need to trademark it and make it a thing.
Oh, it's a thing alright:
http://www.geappliances.com/ge/connected-appliances/ranges-ovens-cooking.htm
With any of these mesh systems, i would try to have wired backhaul as much as possible. Some of them allow this, some don't.
With all of these systems you start to see big degradations in performance the more hops your data has to go over wireless.
With all of these systems you start to see big degradations in performance the more hops your data has to go over wireless.
Signal flows all directions (think of it as a sphere), but gets weaker for every surface it has to penetrate. It's best to have the router on the same level as where it will primarily be used. Going up and over to a spot is more difficult than just moving laterally.
Also, this is a good read into WiFi issues and also gets into why you don't necessarily want 'moar power', especially if you are in a congested area.
https://arstechnica.com/information...hat-a-deep-dive-into-why-wi-fi-kind-of-sucks/
https://arstechnica.com/information...hat-a-deep-dive-into-why-wi-fi-kind-of-sucks/
Right now, the google store has the OnHub router (either Asus or TPLink) on sale for $99. These can be meshed in the same way that google Wifi can even using the same app as google Wifi. Better router than google WIfi and cheaper. I have two installed right now and a third waiting to be added to the mesh.
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I have the Negear Orbi, and the range is excellent. Base unit is in the basement, and the extender unit is on the main floor. Signal is excellent throughout the house, including upstairs (third level). Signal outside is also very good (doesn't cut out completely until you get 400+ feet from my house).
Amazon is running deals on networking gear today.
Here's the Orbi system that a few people have recommended for $320
http://a.co/4qtjBi0
If you just want to try a new wireless router, the Archer C9 is highly rated for the price. Down to $90 today.
http://a.co/9sNOs7y
Here's the Orbi system that a few people have recommended for $320
http://a.co/4qtjBi0
If you just want to try a new wireless router, the Archer C9 is highly rated for the price. Down to $90 today.
http://a.co/9sNOs7y
We have a tin ceiling, so wifi doesn't work from down to upstairs. We decided to set up two networks using a powerline adapter to connect through the electrical line, and haven't looked back.
Powerline adapter
Powerline adapter
Thanks for the heads up on the Archre C9. Someone else recommended that router to me a few weeks ago and this sale is too good to pass up.
The effectiveness of powerline adapters is highly dependent on the wiring of your house. Just something to be aware of, especially if your house (and wiring) is rather old.
The Asus Lyra just came onto the market. http://a.co/czXVDrS
I am looking at this to help boost signal strength inside the house and give coverage to the front and back yards.
I am looking at this to help boost signal strength inside the house and give coverage to the front and back yards.
