routerRouter spans 50 meters (160 feet)
routerRouter spans 50 meters (160 feet)
Looking for a router with a range of about 40 to 50 meters? Let's find suitable options. You mentioned not wanting a repeater, so focus on routers that support Wi-Fi extension or mesh networking. Check models in the 40-50m range and ensure they have good coverage for your space.
Routers come with no assurances, particularly at long distances (unless they're outdoors). Every router shares identical power limits, so your main options are adding more antennas and positioning them centrally for the area you need. What specific reason prevents using a repeater?
Consider using a separate access point instead of powerline for extending internet. *If direct cabling isn't possible*
In a good setup, a router can reach up to 100 meters, but inside 20 to 30 meters it drops to about 30 meters. The optimal choice is a repeater. You can find routers with multiple long antennas, such as this one. Powerline is another effective way to boost range without using cable connections.
In my experience, long antennas seem to be more of a trick than a real improvement. They offer little advantage over standard ones. The main drawback is that they sit higher, which reduces interference from people and obstacles, but this also means a longer cable up the stem—often just a small exposed wire near the tip. This extra length causes more signal loss in the cable due to voltage drop. All routers must follow legal transmit power limits, so for better distance performance you need directional antennas at both ends. While they don’t boost transmission power, they can improve reception sensitivity and cut interference from other directions, which helps extend your range.