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Gaz

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2nd May 15 at 16:00

looking at the following product to basically give me a stronger signal strength upstairs. I've only ever dealt with POE AP's and therefore I'm asking if this is a cheaper option that running cabling through the ceiling and are they any good?

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/netgear-n300-wifi-range-extender-a95rr

ShEp

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3rd May 15 at 15:33

How big is your house?

Never had any bother with sky's router, works across the road where my car is parked

Mike

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3rd May 15 at 17:01

We have 2 different Netgear Wi-Fi extenders, both are sound. If the signal is currently hit and miss then that should give you a pretty strong, reliable signal.

Andrew

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3rd May 15 at 19:11

A wi-fi extender should do the trick. Another option is a set of home plugs and plug an access point into that.

Gaz

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4th May 15 at 08:43

Virgin's Superhub aint so super I'm afraid. I did think about the home plugs option but then didn't want the limited amount of sockets we have being taken up.

The signal is hit and miss depending on what room you are in so I'll pick one of these up next time i'm out and about.
ta

Cavey

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4th May 15 at 09:29

You can get homeplugs with a throughput so you can still use the socket

deano87

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6th May 15 at 20:41

quote:
Originally posted by Cavey
You can get homeplugs with a throughput so you can still use the socket

This

needed extended WiFi at Lily's parents. Got a bargain WiFi set from Argos of all places. No-where could come close on price for ones which included WiFi.

DaveyLC

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8th May 15 at 14:42

This is by far the BEST solution:

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/networking/power-line-networking/tp-link-tl-wpa4220kit-wifi-powerline-adapter-kit-twin-pack-21436595-pdt.html

You setup the access point side of it to have exactly the same SSID and WPA key then your devices will automatically roam without you having to enter the details again.

[Edited on 08-05-2015 by DaveyLC]

Balling

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8th May 15 at 14:55

quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
This is by far the BEST solution:

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/networking/power-line-networking/tp-link-tl-pa411kit-av500-powerline-adapter-starter-kit-16842033-pdt.html

You setup the access point side of it to have exactly the same SSID and WPA key then your devices will automatically roam without you having to enter the details again.

Unless you have an extra AP, isn't it cheaper to use the kit with built in wifi?

Or are they shitty compared to pairing a proper AP with a wired homeplug kit?

DaveyLC

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8th May 15 at 15:04

WIFI extenders reduce your bandwidth and most will only worth with the same brand of WIFI Router.

If you run two routers you end up with the complexity of having to f**k about with DHCP/Gateway settings etc. etc. These are literally plug and play.

Balling

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8th May 15 at 15:16

I think you linked the wrong kit then or I'm missing something. The ones in the link don't have wifi?

Sorry if I'm being dense.

Anyway, ordered the TL-WPA4230P kit as it has pass through, wifi and three ports on the receiver end. Will report in here with the difference it makes compared to current setup.

DaveyLC

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8th May 15 at 15:17

My bad

this is the right link

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/networking/power-line-networking/tp-link-tl-wpa4220kit-wifi-powerline-adapter-kit-twin-pack-21436595-pdt.html

Balling

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8th May 15 at 15:35

Basically the same as the 4230P I've ordered then, except with two ports and no pass through.

DaveyLC

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8th May 15 at 15:45

Yep

You'll enjoy your purchase

Gaz

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28th Jul 15 at 15:50

I wanted to add a final note to this topic I created incase it was searched upon in the future.

I've ended up with http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/tp-link-ac750-dual-band-plug-in-range-extender-a84ra
A 5 minute set up (inc. brew time) and it's as simple as plugging it in, hitting the WPS buttons, replugging it in elsewhere in the house (the final location I wish to plug it into) and done!

Dom

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28th Jul 15 at 16:19

quote:
Originally posted by Gaz
...WPS ...

From a security point of view, you should really disable WPS

Gaz

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28th Jul 15 at 17:04

Not at all worried about my neighbours trying to jump into my network however why is WPS an issue?
(Granted - I've not googled for horror stories)

Dom

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28th Jul 15 at 17:54

WPS can be brute-forced; some routers employ timeouts in an attempt to mitigate the issue some what, which is why Reaver is a bit hit/miss now, but it's still doable and ideally should be disabled on WiFi networks.

AndyKent

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29th Jul 15 at 19:49

Similar but different question.

I have plusnets standard Thomson router. If I just go and buy a new router should I naturally expect more range?

[Edited on 29-07-2015 by AndyKent]

Dom

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29th Jul 15 at 19:53

quote:
Originally posted by AndyKent
If I just go and buy a new router, should I naturally expect more range?

Some will be better, others worse, so no.

AndyKent

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29th Jul 15 at 20:17

In that case what is better?

Anything with wireless n rather than g we're on?

Cavey

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29th Jul 15 at 20:29

N should be better than G yeah, higher transfer speeds etc... Tbh I doubt you can buy G routers now anyway

Dom

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30th Jul 15 at 08:46

quote:
Originally posted by Cavey
N should be better than G yeah, higher transfer speeds etc...

Doesn't necessarily mean the range is increased though. Range is down to antenna configuration, gain and transmitting power. And technically 2.4GHz is better (for range) than 5GHz but congestion can hamper that.

Best off looking at reviews on smallnetbuilder.com as they do decent range tests.

[Edited on 30-07-2015 by Dom]

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