Wi-Fi Range extender

[Badprop_za]

Morning to everybody.

I am currently using a D-Link 2750U modem / router. My Wi-Fi range in the master bedroom is at it's limits and keeps dropping from time to time.

The modem is located in my study and cannot be moved.It also has got a flat roof, so no cables possible through thr roof.

What will be the most cost effective options to increase my range and improve quality.

 

[techead]

Im in thethe same boat as you. Bloody annoying

These DSL-2750U's are really crap

 

[PsyWulf]

Something like this http://www.dbg.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=1_55_73&products_id=952

 

[aybbleek]

I use a Billion B-3100SN, works pretty well and not too expensive. Really easy to set up.

 

[techead]

I got the router in the study, and a set of these connecting the lounge to the study (where the NAS is present as well)

Problem is that in the bedroom the wi-fi sucks balls

edit : im stuck with DLINK so I would have to use DLINK extenders then... right??

 

[Veroland]

I got the router in the study, and a set of these connecting the lounge to the study (where the NAS is present as well)

Problem is that in the bedroom the wi-fi sucks balls

edit : im stuck with DLINK so I would have to use DLINK extenders then... right??

Can you use those powerline adaptors with a multiplug or must it be plugged directly into the wall socket?

Also, can you have more than 2 on a grid?

 

[techead]

Can you use those powerline adaptors with a multiplug or must it be plugged directly into the wall socket?

Also, can you have more than 2 on a grid?

yeah you can have a couple going on the same grid, works like a charm.

You dont have to plug them right into the wall. I have both of mine plugged into multiplugs. I think the more connections the "weaker" the signal. That's just a theory though. The one in the loung often blinks orange instead of green.

Even through all the leads and MP's I use, I can still stream 1080p without missing a beat. Really good devices these. But I see they have been replaced with the new DHP-600AV now though.

Not gonna win any awards for speed when it comes to copying stuff. That should be done over 1Gbit cable.

 

[Veroland]

yeah you can have a couple going on the same grid, works like a charm.

You dont have to plug them right into the wall. I have both of mine plugged into multiplugs. I think the more connections the "weaker" the signal. That's just a theory though. The one in the loung often blinks orange instead of green.

Even through all the leads and MP's I use, I can still stream 1080p without missing a beat. Really good devices these. But I see they have been replaced with the new DHP-600AV now though.

Not gonna win any awards for speed when it comes to copying stuff. That should be done over 1Gbit cable.

Thanks a lot, I've been looking at getting something like this for a while now but I don't have enough plugs to plug it directly into the wall

Must they work in pairs or can you have 1 connected to the router and 2 in other rooms in the house?

 

[techead]

I think distance plays a big part hey. If you quite far like on the other end of the house you might find that going through a number of MP's wont be ideal. Im lucky enough to be quite close between the two.

just something to keep in mind.

 

[PsyWulf]

No need to pair them up,need 2 or more and you "Pair" all of the units on the same grid. 3 Phase is a bit more of a pain but single phase should work fine if your electricals aren't too terrible. The closer you connect it to the wall socket the better in terms of speed. The documentation speaks of every "Breaker" weakening the signal by a percentage. I know my units add about 1 millisecond to my latency from the furthest unit,copying speed runs about 10megs per second so pretty much on par for Base100

I've seen some places where it drops by a heavy amount though,2-3megs but those were mostly old houses with crackly copper

 

[howardb]

I'm using a D-link DSL-2650U modem and a DIR-826L router/AP; was in the same boat as the Op with distance, coverage and a flat roof house.
I eventually got a TP-LinkTL-WA850RE unit to plug into the spare bedroom, thus extending the wifi range into the last two bedrooms at 300Mbps; plugged the unit in, hit the WPS button on the unit and the router, and sorted - now I have full coverage throughout the property.

 

[Badprop_za]

Hi guys,

I friend of mine gave me his TP-Link TL-WA730RE Range Extender. He had some spare PC stuff which he has not used.

So, I think that I have set it up correctly. Did the ping thing wireless with success.
The Tp Link I have did not have the WPS button, nor does the 2750U. So I couldn't go that route. I went into the maintenance screens to set it up as I was having issues using the autorun program that cam with the disk.

So, now I need to move the Range Extender to suitable location. How can I check this or suggestions? Also, how will I know if my devices is connected via the Range Extender or main router?

Help? I realy would like to avoid calling an IT specialist if it something stupid.

 

[howardb]

I would suggest you try placing the RE in a room between your master bedroom and the main router, then check the wifi signal and throughput. You can always move it closer to the master bedroom if the signal is still iffy.

You can use inSSIDer or similar on your smartphone to check the signals, gateways, etc if there are problems.

Your device used in the bedroom should now pick up 2 wifi access points (AP), your main modem and the extender. You would select the extender AP and connect to that instead of the main modem.

 

[Semicolon]

i use the same telkom D-Link 2750U router and have exactly the same problem as you do , i bought two different wifi repeaters and had no success configuring the things with this specific router , they work flawlessly with my netgear but just had constant conflicting hassles with the d-link , i ended up buying two 5 meter aerial extension cables and moved the aerials around till my signal in my room was strong and constant .

 

[kolaval]

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My Wi-Fi range in the master bedroom is at it's limits and keeps dropping from time to time.
...

I'm sure there's always something else to do when the wi fi drops.
I see it as a feature

 

[daWolf]

Hi All, I am in need of assistance. I currently have a cheapie Tenda adsl/3g Router which is situated in the 3rd room. I have an HTPC (Win 7 64bit running XBMC) situated in the lounge which I want connected to the network. What would be my best option to get that machine connected to the network.

Please note - I am unable to run a cable from the lounge to the 3rd bedroom. I have tried a cheap 150mbps WIFI dongle which does not work on the HTPC due to incompatible drivers for Win 7 64bit.

Would a WIFI range extender help me in anyway? Something like this perhaps, http://www.dbg.co.za/product_info.php?products_id=414
I notice it has an ethernet port on the device. Would I be able to connect this device in the lounge to extend the WIFI range and then run a short ethernet cable from this device to the HTPC?

I'm really unsure what my options are. Kindly help.

 

[howardb]

Hi daWolf,
Yes it should help. I'm running the TP-link WA850RE (300mbps version) extender for my bedroom end of the house and it works well.

 

[daWolf]

Hi howardb,

Thanks for your response. Is your device connected to your range extender via an ethernet cable in the bedroom? I don't want to invest in the device if it cannot connect to the network via the cable. Just wanted to confirm if this is possible.

Thanks

EDIT: Read the specs of the device you have and it has an ethernet port.

 

[howardb]

Not exactly; my setup is a D-link ADSL modem/wifi router in the study (middle of the house), with the extender in the corridor of the main bedroom (2 average sized rooms away) connected via wifi on the 2.4mhz channel to the router/modem.
The connection is 100% stable and am running an outside wifi HD camera and my mobile devices off the extender. I do however have the option of using the LAN connector on the extender to hardwire a device to the extender, if needed. But the "link" between my modem/router and extender is wifi.

I'm actually going to purchase another for the opposite end of the house as it works so well!

The main reason I went this route was due to our house being a flat-roof, I.e no attic or accessible ceiling space to run LAN cables.
Also remember that if you're going to stream HD content over wifi, it's not ideal, however it would largely depend on your home's layout and number of internal walls the signal has to pass through

 

[daWolf]

Okay, I see what you mean. Thanks for the detail.

I do want to use the extender for streaming but not HD. Mostly music and SD series into the bedroom from the HTPC. The HTPC has all the content on it.