Do you require a WiFi extender that also includes a LAN port with speeds above 100mbps?
Do you require a WiFi extender that also includes a LAN port with speeds above 100mbps?
the router is located in the kitchen since there is a port for it, and it's approximately 7-8 meters away from my room
the router is located in the kitchen since there is a port for it, and it's about 7-8 meters away from my room. it is an apartment.
What type of port should the router use? ISPs offer optical, coaxial, DSL connections to customers. But I’m uncertain about your overall network setup. In an apartment setting, additional considerations might be necessary.
For starting out...
Typically, home networks follow this layout:
ISP === (coax, DSL, fiber) ===> Modem ---->[WAN Port] Router [LAN Ports] ----> [LAN Port] Wired devices and
~~~~> Wireless devices.
Feel free to adjust the diagram to fit your network. Add make and model details for modem, router, or any combined units. Also, execute "ipconfig /all" via Command Prompt and share the complete output. You should be able to copy it without needing to re-enter everything.
Can a temporary Ethernet cable be run between the router and the room computer for testing?
I am evaluating FRITZ 1200AX or TP LINK RE3000X AX3000.
I have a cable router, currently achieving over 500mbps on the iPhone 15PM nearby.
When using AV1000 powerline, the speed caps around 120mbps due to outdated wiring.
My PC router shows 4-5m maximum air distance for speed.
Edit: What should I purchase?
Examine the feedback and decide which option is suitable if it doesn’t meet your expectations.
If you aim to access the 1gb "inside" your home, using Ethernet cables is essential. My ISP is B.T., and I receive only 900mb to their office at home. Due to my home's layout, I must rely on Wi-Fi for all devices, which cuts the signal to about 400mb across everything.
I contacted the creators of TP Link to discuss my situation, and they performed some calculations regarding signal loss around my home using their equipment. They confirmed that using their devices would further reduce my connection even more than what I currently experience.
Even though I’m only getting 400mb inside my home, I remain in a favorable position compared to the outdated copper wire system, which was providing just 20mb to my local exchange.
If I were you, I’d disassemble all your Wi-Fi equipment and inspect it thoroughly before reattaching it.
Check your PC’s internet settings to ensure it’s set for Wi-Fi rather than Ethernet. Depending on the age of your computer, the motherboard may already have built-in Wi-Fi, or it might come with a signal adapter.
The truth is that noticeable differences disappear when downloading large files, because even 100Mbps internet is more than enough for streaming 4K videos from Netflix and YouTube, which only use 30-40Mbps per stream, unless you're watching multiple streams simultaneously.