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      Kris_K @WrCombs
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      @wrcombs Are you sure its because of the weak signal? It might be because of interference as well. There might be lots of wifi APs nearby (neighbors, etc. Really depends on the location). A simple wifi analyzer app on your phone will give you more info. Maybe all you need is to change the channel.

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      • RojoLocoR
        RojoLoco
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        Have you confirmed that the wifi is the issue by doing a speed test on a wired connection? Tested other wifi devices or different adapters on her device? How far is she from her AP?

        If the issue is actually the wifi, multiple Ubiquiti APs are probably your best bet.

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          Kris_K
          last edited by

          If it's really because of the signal strength - get a Ubiquiti and forget about it.

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            WrCombs @RojoLoco
            last edited by WrCombs

            @rojoloco We've done wireless speed test, her AP is 3 rooms away, we tested both in her room and right by the AP and it was a huge change.

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              WrCombs @WrCombs
              last edited by WrCombs

              I should add, we are at an apartment, cant really drill holes for ethernet cords for APs

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              • RojoLocoR
                RojoLoco @WrCombs
                last edited by

                @wrcombs sounds like interference or plaster/wire mesh walls. Get 2x Ubiquiti APs, run some CAT6, get the wireless signal more evenly and effectively spread around the home.

                Using "extenders" or "repeaters" will drastically reduce the available speed, new access point(s) will be the best solution.

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                • MattSpellerM
                  MattSpeller @WrCombs
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                  @wrcombs said in Wifi extenders:

                  I should add, we are at an apartment, cant really drill holes for ethernet cords for APs

                  http://www.cabletiesandmore.ca/canadian/catalog/wire-channel-pla-87.php?gclid=Cj0KEQjwkZfLBRCzg-69tJy84N8BEiQAffAwqkbD3zEVXD-ZGkDC6LP_HHUsD5qzPzuZGAQZkkjZ5A0aArjn8P8HAQ

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                    Alex Sage @WrCombs
                    last edited by Alex Sage

                    @wrcombs said in Wifi extenders:

                    I should add, we are at an apartment, cant really drill holes for ethernet cords for APs

                    TP-Link AV200 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit
                    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AWRUIY4/

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                      Harry Lui
                      last edited by Harry Lui

                      Adding Wifi extenders will make the wifi even slower.

                      What is the current make and model of the AP?

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                        WrCombs @Harry Lui
                        last edited by

                        @harry-lui Her router is a ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580-RB DOCSIS 3.0 , looking for cheap options..

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                        • DashrenderD
                          Dashrender @WrCombs
                          last edited by

                          @wrcombs said in Wifi extenders:

                          @harry-lui Her router is a ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580-RB DOCSIS 3.0 , looking for cheap options..

                          That's not the router, at least I hope that's not the router. That's the cable modem

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                          • RojoLocoR
                            RojoLoco @Dashrender
                            last edited by

                            @dashrender yes, just a modem. But so much better than the comcrap one.

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                            • DashrenderD
                              Dashrender
                              last edited by

                              I gave William an ER-X and an unifi AP a while ago. Not sure if this is what he is using or not?

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                              • scottalanmillerS
                                scottalanmiller
                                last edited by

                                Lots of devices on wifi slow it down, too.

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                                • jmooreJ
                                  jmoore
                                  last edited by

                                  Also you could try changing the channel. On android they make wireless apps where you can analyze the wireless channels and then pick one that is by itself. That has some good results for people and its free/quick. Might be worth a shot. Something like this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farproc.wifi.analyzer&hl=en

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                                  • WrCombsW
                                    WrCombs @Dashrender
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                                    @dashrender not using it. This is at her aprtment.

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                                    • BRRABillB
                                      BRRABill
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                                      I know this was already said, but the Ubiquiti AP by itself might fix it. It has made a considerable difference in various places I have installed it.

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                                      • dbeatoD
                                        dbeato @RojoLoco
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                                        @rojoloco Agreed!

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                                          dbeato @Alex Sage
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                                          @aaronstuder Yeah, this will work if you cannot run cables through the walls.

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                                          • DashrenderD
                                            Dashrender
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                                            I visited someone's home tonight that had two Unifi APs, one at either side of the house. Though one half the house had horrible connections. Turns out the second AP had no power. Reset connections, tada! AP back online and wifi is awesome!

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