increasing wireless range

wijcc

wijcc

wijcc

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Hi guys. I have a wireless network running off a BT business hub 2701HGV, however the wireless range is not enough to reach all parts of the building. Can anyone recommend the best way to increase the range of the wireless network.
Should I use a wireless extender, if so anyone recommend the best one?
Alternatively I was thinkiing of using a powerline adapter to connect another wireless router to the BT Business hub 2701HGV and setting up another wireless network to give access to users how cannot reach the original wireless network. If this is the better option can anyone recommend the best wireless router please.
Thanks in advance guys :)
 
There are so many things that can affect wireless signal.

Have you tried moving the router? Tried a different channel.?

Home plugs are good and work well in most situations.
 
its the size and shape of the building that is causing/limiting the range of the wireless network. I can't move the network very far due to where the phone socket is located.
 
Home plugs as far down the office as you can (providing the area is on the same ringmain) then off that run a range externder or similar device.
 
oll3h said:
Home plugs as far down the office as you can (providing the area is on the same ringmain) then off that run a range externder or similar device.
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can you or anyone else recommend the best range extender (or similiar device) please?
 
wijcc said:
can you or anyone else recommend the best range extender (or similiar device) please?
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the best?

that would be professional cisco stuff which costs £££££.


homeplugs imo are too temperamental, in one building they could work fine with zero problems in another they could constantly just lose connection or refuse to work. i would borrow someones if possible and see if they worked for a few days without issue before purchasing.

the best home routers are ASUS atm, the more you spend the better one you get so just go by the pricing as to which is the best.
 
anyone use a DrayTek Vigor AP-700 or AP-800.. are these any good?
Or are there any better ones.. ideally less than £150?
 
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i am currently using 2 zyxel pla-401 v3 powerline adapters to connect a netgear DG834GT to the BT business hub to create another wireless network. But users of the this second wireless network have incredibly slow speeds and lag.
Should i try replacing the DG834GT with a newer wireless accent point?

Also can the powerline adapters carry the telephone singal too?
 
Try making a Windsurfer aerial first! google will bring up loads of info! Im one of those people who are a bit skeptical about things but I went ahead and tried, had nothing too loose other than a bit of time.

Lets just say it did wonders for my kids wifi connection! Their room has always been a thorn in my side regarding freeview and wifi! something to do with how the building was constructed.

All it takes is some time, card, a printer, glue and some tin foil! maybe some sticky tape aswell but lets say anyone can make this thing! Im no good at this craft stuff but I did it lol

I cannot believe companies are not making a proper one that comes with wifi stuff?

EDIT: You could just go ahead and buy new kit and add these things to all the aerials! It should increase the range even more!
 
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need help choosing a access point device please.
ZyXEL NWA1100-N, DrayTek Vigor AP-800 or Linksys WAP4410N... or are there better ones for max £150 please?
 
I have gone for a newer router/modem as well as new access point/wireless repeater - asus dsl-n55u and a draytek ap-700 to extend the wireless network (via powerline adapters)
 
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