You want to expand your Wi-Fi coverage inside the house.
You want to expand your Wi-Fi coverage inside the house.
Your setup isn’t quite aligned... It seems you might have set it up incorrectly. Your main router handles routing and services like DHCP, while the second device should just function as an access point. The primary router manages NAT and other features, but the second unit needs proper upstream configuration. What’s your budget for this adjustment?
Thanks for the update @Moonman21. A range extender such as a powerline or repeater could help improve coverage in areas with weak signals. For more tailored advice, consider checking online retailers in Puerto Rico like Amazon Puerto Rico, Walmart, or local electronics stores.
Hi! I'm from Puerto Rico too and live there. I've set up Ubiquiti Access Points around the house, which gives good coverage. I only use two on my property, and they cover both the front and back patios.
I don’t suggest using any Wi-Fi extender. We purchased one two years ago and stopped using it even after the first month because our thick walls block the signal, making extenders ineffective.
You might have encountered issues with a particular range extender model from a specific brand. I’m using a TP-Link repeater on the first floor, connected to the second-floor main router, which helps improve signal for my Chromecast and mobile devices. It has performed well for several years, though results can depend on factors like distance, placement, router load, and obstacles. If you have solid walls, consider switching to a powerline range extender instead of relying on wireless repeaters.
Based on my experience, a mesh network performs best. I've tested other wireless routers, but moving one to a better spot makes little change. Wi-Fi extenders aren't great, and hard-line adapters may work for wired setups, though wiring in your home can limit their effectiveness. A mesh network is the most reliable solution I've tried.
I've tested everything and spent around 200 dollars on all of them. Two of them didn't work back. Overall they're not great—they reduce your speed to half if you're getting 150 Mbps up and down, and yours was only about 50 Mbps. Even in my case, the signal dropped significantly because the router was on the other side of the hallway next door.
50MBPS on Wi-Fi should easily cover most needs like 4K video playback. Adding more repeaters makes the connection slower, which is why mesh networks are preferable even though they might exceed your budget, particularly when trying to cover a large area with limited funds.
yeah but it depends on his needs if he needs the extra for working and or content streaming 50 mgbps per second for 4K UHD Content i dont think so my 4k HDR tv Alone Uses 70 Alone When i Saw The options Of Range Extender I Was Trying Whats Best everytime one failed i inmediately replaced it and my ubiquiti system is all a mesh network i have one in the office den and mine even has lan output ports wich im using to connect to my pc and my brothers and have one downstairs on the media cabinet wich supplies my reciever,tv,apple TV And VR PC Without Any problem and also i can have that all running when i have family and friends over at the house.