Has anyone used an accessory that can extend the wifi signal, in order to have good wifi coverage all around the house?
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Fishrrman
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"Whats that?"
It's a multi-node system (two, three or more units) that all "work together as one".
It's time for YOU to "do the investigating" and find out which mesh system would work for you.
I've had good performance with the Linksys Velop.
There is also Netgear Orbi, eero, google wifi, Ubiquiti "Amplifi", and numerous others.
It's a multi-node system (two, three or more units) that all "work together as one".
It's time for YOU to "do the investigating" and find out which mesh system would work for you.
I've had good performance with the Linksys Velop.
There is also Netgear Orbi, eero, google wifi, Ubiquiti "Amplifi", and numerous others.
Thanks for your time and guidance but i dont understand how such a network can help in my quest. Im only looking for ways to extend my home wifi signal all around the house.
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DeltaMac
macrumors G5
Google can help you with your question, as you may already know:
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/what-is-mesh-wifi-router,news-24580.html is one such "helper" web page.
The network, extended through Wifi extenders which support mesh connections, will extend your wireless network, and give you what you want (better wifi coverage). I like Amplifi, and have two different setups that I have helped install, and provide support for.
Amplifi is one, Orbi, eero, are both considered good as well. I don't have experience with any others.
If you need more coverage because of dead spots in a larger home, especially if you have multiple levels, a mesh system (replacing what you might have now) may be a great upgrade for you.
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/what-is-mesh-wifi-router,news-24580.html is one such "helper" web page.
The network, extended through Wifi extenders which support mesh connections, will extend your wireless network, and give you what you want (better wifi coverage). I like Amplifi, and have two different setups that I have helped install, and provide support for.
Amplifi is one, Orbi, eero, are both considered good as well. I don't have experience with any others.
If you need more coverage because of dead spots in a larger home, especially if you have multiple levels, a mesh system (replacing what you might have now) may be a great upgrade for you.
barbu
macrumors 65816
I dont understand in what way it is better for my case... i mean, my case is pretty straight forward and simple. I only wish to extend the signal to be available out in the balcony of a 2 room house.
DeltaMac
macrumors G5
You did ask (in your first post) about what you need to have good Wifi coverage all around the house.
A mesh network will do that better than a router plus wifi extender
If you are looking for the technical reasons that a "mesh" network gives better results for extending a wireless network - Those reasons are available in a simple search.
For example, here's D-link's take on the difference, and the advantages that make a mesh network "better"
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A mesh network will do that better than a router plus wifi extender
If you are looking for the technical reasons that a "mesh" network gives better results for extending a wireless network - Those reasons are available in a simple search.
For example, here's D-link's take on the difference, and the advantages that make a mesh network "better"
WiFi Extender vs Mesh WiFi - Which is Better?
Discover the key differences between a traditional WiFi extender vs Mesh WiFi networks. Find out where each technology fits and which is the most appropriate for your home in this extender vs mesh comparison.