Have trouble connecting to the internet?
Have trouble connecting to the internet?
If moving the router to the middle floor works, that's perfect. If not or if coverage remains weak, you can lay an Ethernet cable to another level and install an access point there. Another choice is Ethernet power line adapters, though their effectiveness depends on the noise in your electrical wiring.
Switching your router and setting up a mesh network seems like the best option, though I'm not sure it's feasible for you. This approach would likely give you the optimal outcome.
OP resides in India, unsure about home wiring there. Even older homes in North America don’t support Ethernet powerline adapters. My parents’ house was older and with 150mb/s internet it only reached 8mb/s via a powerline adapter. The new house I moved into works properly now. Results can vary across countries.
It seems like you're expressing uncertainty about the outcome, possibly thinking it could vary. Maybe the person is in a more recent home.
What kind of internet link do you possess? For example, fibre, ADSL, ethernet, etc. If your old modem isn’t active and supports Wi-Fi (some models do), you might set it up as a bridge network. Alternatively, with an extra Windows or Android device, consider using apps like "my public wifi" to establish a connection.
The fastest solution seems to be using a Wi-Fi repeater or a router that supports bridging. The most dependable option is to connect an Ethernet cable directly. Improving antennas might help slightly, but the transmission and reception limits are usually set by the equipment, making it possibly unnecessary. Powerline adapters won’t work well unless your wiring is fresh and clean.
Solution: Install an Ethernet connection to the second and third floors and set up an access point. For lasting setup, consider a dedicated access point system such as UniFi APs or Linksys models that support mesh networking, eliminating the need to manually adjust WiFi settings per floor.
Purchasing an Ethernet cable and linking it to my previous modem