Help on extending WiFi range please?

ajm

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I am currently using a BT modem/router which only has a small WiFi range. I'm wanting to extend this range to cover a longer area. I have tried reading up on networks but can't quite figure out what I should be looking for.

I think I may need multiple APS/ repeaters extenders or what ever they are. It will need to cover approx 150 Metres from end to end. I do have cables already in place if needed and also power points.

Can someone please give me some advice on what might be the best option?
 
BigT said:
If you already have ethernet cables in place where you have poor wifi then you simply add Access Points on the end of them, assuming all the cables run back to your router. That's the best option.
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Thanks for your quick reply. If using access points do they all have to be wired separately or can they be linked together?
 
Thanks @BigT the information you provided is very helpful. There has been a previous setup installed but removed so cables are all in place and also power points at each location were the access points will need to be positioned. Would there be a better option where I can use these power points or is Poe the best way to go? Also you mention each will need their own Ethernet feed. Do you mean I would need to install a switch then plug each ap into that?
 
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Thanks again @Big T . I'm still a little confused. I have attempted to do a floor plan. It's not the best but all I could do in my tablet.
The green room is where the modem is situated and a cable runs from there to the purple room where all other Ethernet cables run to each white square in the corridor. Power points are also at these points and I think it's where I might need the wifi access points.

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@Big T In the green room is the BT modem/router cables goes from there to the purple room.

I thought I would need a switch in the purple room with all the cables connected. If I remember correctly, the cables run along the ceiling to the white squares where they are on faceplates with power supplies next to them. At the moment it's just for the ground floor. Roughly about 15m between each of the white squares. With the power points being right next to them might be a better option to use these rather than going for Poe?
 
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Sorry, I really should have given a little more information. Budget is around the £200 mark. No it's not a personal residence and will be used solely for people staying in the rooms, not all but probably about a third may use the WiFi. Will only be for mobiles and tablets. The only wired devices will be plugged directly into the router.

A separate line with another modem may also added for better speeds and security so will be used just for WiFi. This would be in the purple room.
 
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