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tel851
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Sep 09, 2021
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I live in a two-bedroom unit that is approximately 108m2 or 1160sq ft. My AVM Fritzbox 7590 modem is located in a closet with the NBN box (National Broadband Network).   Occasionally my WIFI signal...
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    tel851
    Sep 10, 2021

    Thanks plemans.

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tel851
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Sep 10, 2021
I have attached a couple of photos to show you where my modem is located, which is in a cupboard, next to my kitchen. I don't think I can move my modem to a better location as there are three RJ-45 cables connected to the modem which connect to my study room and lounge room via a network of wall sockets.
In the lounge room I have a Netgear Hub which has RJ-45 cables connected to my TV, Apple TV and PVR

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plemans
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Sep 10, 2021

with your setup and each room being wired, you could centrally locate an access point. 

You could use a router, an extender with access point mode, or even an access point. 

having everything hardwired gives you lots of options. 

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    tel851
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    Sep 10, 2021

    Thanks plemans.