Home WiFi issues

[Valley_]

The WiFi signal in the 2 main bedrooms in my home is unbearably poor. It just randomly cuts out. And in the living room (which is close to the router) the internet signal only seems to drop temporarily whenever I use my wired PC...

 

I am looking for recommendations for something we can install in the house to get a strong WiFi signal in every room.

 

Thanks in advance 

[flashiling]

i have the same problem.

if i try to download something on my pc my mom loses internet on her ipad and her phone that's listhening to radio.

in my bedroom which is 2 doors and roughly 5 meters away from the router i can't watch 1080p youtube videos on my phone with 50mbit download and 10 mbit upload.

 

some of the things i've tried but didn't work for me was to talk to the ISP (internet service provider) about sending a stronger router, but they refused unless we upgraded our data plan.

and we can't upgrade it further.

[rcmaehl]

• Wireless repeaters - Uses same wifi network name and signal, keeps speed but gains latency, good for file transfers and general web browsing. Shitty for gaming, voice chat, and anything real time.
   
• Wireless Range Extender - Creates a new wifi network name and signal, more expensive usually. Keeps speed and minimal latency gain. Okay for general use. Shitty if you live in a congested area (Apartment, Dorm)
   
• Ethernet -> Wireless APs (Network Extenders) - Configurable, recommended for all of them to use the same name and configuration.Some provide the option to automatically switch between APs with limited or no signal interruption. Speed and latency should be optimal. Shitty if you don't have a $100+