Wi-Fi? Why Not?
Options
jlmarta
Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,440
Do any if you brothers or sisters have any first-hand knowledge or experience with wi-fi routers and signal boosters for your home network?
I've finally gotten tired of occasionally losing my wi-fi signal when I'm in my garage with a stogie and my router is at the other end of the house. When I lose my signal and am forced to use 3G, I first get a pop-up box offering me the option of logging on to various other wi-fi networks - presumably of other folks living nearby. I'm wondering if one or more of those networks is 'drowning out' my signal (if that's even possible).
I'm told I can buy a signal booster to extend the range of my router but I know absolutely zilch about that topic. Any info or advice will be appreciated.... Thanks, Y'all....
I've finally gotten tired of occasionally losing my wi-fi signal when I'm in my garage with a stogie and my router is at the other end of the house. When I lose my signal and am forced to use 3G, I first get a pop-up box offering me the option of logging on to various other wi-fi networks - presumably of other folks living nearby. I'm wondering if one or more of those networks is 'drowning out' my signal (if that's even possible).
I'm told I can buy a signal booster to extend the range of my router but I know absolutely zilch about that topic. Any info or advice will be appreciated.... Thanks, Y'all....
Comments
-
Diamond wr300nsi. It's a basic wifi booster that I use to blow signal I to my garage. As long as your just trying to extend into the outer reaches of your house it works fine and can be had for 20 bucks. Installation is a no brainer, just plugs into your router.
-
Thanks muchly, Vinny. I'll have a look at this item. I appreciate your input... ??
-
i use the netgear products personally and they pretty much rock.jlmarta:Do any if you brothers or sisters have any first-hand knowledge or experience with wi-fi routers and signal boosters for your home network?
I've finally gotten tired of occasionally losing my wi-fi signal when I'm in my garage with a stogie and my router is at the other end of the house. When I lose my signal and am forced to use 3G, I first get a pop-up box offering me the option of logging on to various other wi-fi networks - presumably of other folks living nearby. I'm wondering if one or more of those networks is 'drowning out' my signal (if that's even possible).
I'm told I can buy a signal booster to extend the range of my router but I know absolutely zilch about that topic. Any info or advice will be appreciated.... Thanks, Y'all....
if you are a Apple user and use Airplay at all this one is perfect for you:
http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-N600-Dual-Range-Extender/dp/B009MIGCW6/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1422545620&sr=8-9&keywords=netgear+wireless+range+extender
if not, this one is good to go:
http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-N300-Wi-Fi-Range-Extender/dp/B004YAYM06/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1422545620&sr=8-3&keywords=netgear+wireless+range+extender -
I will 2nd Netgear products
-
I've got an old Airport Express laying around you could have. Just plug it into an outlet and it will extend the range of your base station. I could offer you no technical support though. LOL. Let me know and it's yours.
-
hey marty --- for $20 i'd say this one might be worth a shot:
http://computers.woot.com/offers/wd-mynet-2x2-wireless-n-range-extender-4?ref=cnt_wp_8_2
it's a one-day sale on woot.com so act fast if you're thinking about it....
decent reviews from amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Net-Wi-Fi-Range-Extender-universal/dp/B0090J652Y -
WOW!! You guys ROCK!! Thanks a million for all the input. It's much appreciated.
Wouldn't ya know it, though?? I sure wish now I had waited but right after Vinny's response I jumped on eBay and ordered one. That's the story of my life, though. A day late and a dollar short. Oh, well......
Thanks again, guys. You're the best..... ?? -
I use one in my house and can speak well of it. I went from one bar in the garage where I smoke to a consistent 3 and it allowed me to vherf without it getting all twitchy
