Hi all
I've got a smart TV in an upstairs bedroom that keeps losing network connection due to weak wireless signal (thick walls in house). My macbook gives a signal strength of 20%, whatever that means, and also loses network regularly so it's not a problem with the TV.
I've got a BT Home Hub 5, is there any value in upgrading to a different router or should I look at an extender?
I note that some wifi extenders use powerline connection, with a device plugged near the router, are these better bets than the single unit devices which presumably just receive and boost a wireless signal? I worry that these simple 'boosters' will also struggle if the signal is weak.
For the powerline adapter, I have a spare ethernet port on the router, and could feasibly put the adapter next to the router (there is a spare plug socket I can use.
All advice gratefully received.
I've got a smart TV in an upstairs bedroom that keeps losing network connection due to weak wireless signal (thick walls in house). My macbook gives a signal strength of 20%, whatever that means, and also loses network regularly so it's not a problem with the TV.
I've got a BT Home Hub 5, is there any value in upgrading to a different router or should I look at an extender?
I note that some wifi extenders use powerline connection, with a device plugged near the router, are these better bets than the single unit devices which presumably just receive and boost a wireless signal? I worry that these simple 'boosters' will also struggle if the signal is weak.
For the powerline adapter, I have a spare ethernet port on the router, and could feasibly put the adapter next to the router (there is a spare plug socket I can use.
All advice gratefully received.