Enhancing internet access with antenna boosters?
Enhancing internet access with antenna boosters?
Hi there. I just got a Wi-Fi 6 router with a longer range than my old one, and now I’m getting internet in my room. But the smart linking feature automatically puts me on the 2.4GHz band. After testing speeds and connections around the house, I think the main issue is the thick concrete wall with steel inside that blocks the signal. I’ve tried different fixes—my parents don’t want me to run a cable in the living room, there’s strong interference from plugging in devices, I’m not keen on buying extenders or repeaters since they might not work through walls well, and mesh networks seem too costly after my new router. I’m thinking about using an antenna extension to move my PC outside where the signal is stronger, which would need a 5m cable. I haven’t found much info on that, except it might lose strength as it travels. What do you think? Looking forward to your feedback on this!
I’d suggest going for a powerline kit that leverages your existing electrical setup to transmit internet connectivity.
They’re refusing to lay a network cable in the living room—what about going through the attic or outside instead?
I have a powerline kit but experience some interference issues. There are occasional dropouts possibly caused by old wiring or long cable runs. The signal strength is weak at around 10Mbps, which isn’t satisfying. I’d like a faster 100Mbps connection, as demonstrated with my Samsung Galaxy S10.
He previously tried using powerline adapters ("home plug"), and I understand why they might not like it. Their latency and speed can change a lot even under ideal settings. If you have coaxial jacks close to the router and in your room, MoCA should work well in that case.
I reside in an apartment without an attic. With a network cable, the closest I can reach is the living room, where the router is located.
You're checking the meaning of a phrase and wondering if it relates to the old TV line in your home. If MoCA functions that way, you might not be able to use it. The current setup keeps the TV lines in your parent's room, not yours. Appreciate the advice!
It looks like you're facing limited choices here. While a coaxial extension might seem feasible, @Alex Atkin UK suggests another option. The cables have some resistance, so longer cables increase resistance and degrade signal quality. A USB WiFi adapter could be a smarter investment, allowing precise placement for better reception.