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    • WrCombs
      WrCombs last edited by

      Hello all, my girlfriend is constantly telling me how slow her wifi is. I've looked at a few wifi extenders, any suggestions? Preferably in-expensive..

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        Kris_K @WrCombs last edited by

        @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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        • RojoLoco
          RojoLoco last edited by

          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
              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 @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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                • RojoLoco
                  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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                  • MattSpeller
                    MattSpeller @WrCombs last edited by

                    @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
                          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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                          • Dashrender
                            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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                            • RojoLoco
                              RojoLoco @Dashrender last edited by

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

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                              • Dashrender
                                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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                                • scottalanmiller
                                  scottalanmiller last edited by

                                  Lots of devices on wifi slow it down, too.

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                                  • jmoore
                                    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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                                    • WrCombs
                                      WrCombs @Dashrender last edited by

                                      @dashrender not using it. This is at her aprtment.

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                                      • BRRABill
                                        BRRABill last edited by

                                        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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                                        • dbeato
                                          dbeato @RojoLoco last edited by

                                          @rojoloco Agreed!

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                                          • dbeato
                                            dbeato @Alex Sage last edited by

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

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