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Most cost effective way to increase wifi coverage with my Netgear Nighthawk X4s R7800?
Hi, I currently have this router and that's wired to another network switch in my living room. My fiance recently moved her desk into a bedroom farthest away from the router. I'd love to replace th...
I suppose I could also do that and just make a second network, because it’s really only 1 room and 1 device where I have this issue. My fiancé’s work laptop. I’ll consider that too! Thanks for all your help!
Tom629 wrote:
I suppose I could also do that and just make a second network, because it’s really only 1 room and 1 device where I have this issue. My fiancé’s work laptop.
In those circumstances, I'd give Powerline Ethernet a whirl. It can turn the mains power circuit into fake computer network. If the mains is up to it, Powerline can be more reliable, and quicker, than WiFi.
- It’s funny you mention that, I had that box in my hand at Best Buy yesterday and passed it up. Maybe I’ll try that!
I use Powerline for things that do not move around. TV, media player, Mesh satellite, receiver for Arlo camera base stations.
Has none of the hassle that goes with setting up wifi, and is less likely to fall over through interference. You can even get plugs that a built in wireless access point.
Not happy with wiring that has to cross isolators, fuse boxes and trips. But contrary to Netgea's warnings they don't have problems with dumb extension blocks.
Keep in mind the wiring issues and terminology described by michaelkenward come from the UK. Your circumstances may be different.
