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Dead zones and extending wifi signal

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seancook98

Discussion Starter · Apr 1, 2020

Currently with Vodafone broadband, but there is no internet on the top floor of my house

We an ethernet cable running from the router upstairs and was wondering what the best device is to either

- plug into ethernet cable to allow wifi access on top floor (preferred as I presume it will be the fastest speed)

Or

- have a wireless device that will boost the signal to upstairs (transmit and receive or boost etc)

Will be used to stream, game, music, and email

Thanks
Sean

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tomg35

· #2 · Apr 1, 2020

You could try home plugs, these use the house wiring. One uses a plug near the router the others use other household sockets. Some plug into the socket then appliances plug into the home plug

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zx10guy

· #3 · Apr 1, 2020

Since you ran an Ethernet cable to the upstairs, the best option is to install an AP there. If roaming is not a concern, then you could possibly get away with purchasing any AP. If roaming is a concern, then this opens up some complications.

I would never use a repeater or booster.

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seancook98

Discussion Starter · #4 · Apr 2, 2020

Thanks,

So the access point will use the ethernet cable enabling me to connect to it via Wi-Fi?

I'm in the UK and use Vodafone Broadband, any certain AP to buy? For speed and ease of connection!
Budget around £50

Thanks
Sean

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TerryNet

· #5 · Apr 2, 2020

seancook98 said:
So the access point will use the ethernet cable enabling me to connect to it via Wi-Fi?

Yes; the purpose of a Wireless Access Point is to add a wireless section to an ethernet network.

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seancook98

Discussion Starter · #6 · Apr 3, 2020

Thanks guys, solved!
Any recommendations though?

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TerryNet

· #7 · Apr 3, 2020

You're welcome.

I have no recommendations; been well over 5 years since I bought one.

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