Help Please - WiFi extension.

wongataa

gt568 wrote: »

Am I correct in thinking that powerline extenders have to be plugged into the device? Like an ethernet cable plugged into a laptop?

Powerline adaptors connect to routers/computers via ethernet cable or Wi-Fi (depending on what type they are).

gt568

wongataa wrote: »

Powerline adaptors connect to routers/computers via ethernet cable or Wi-Fi (depending on what type they are).

Sorry, I meant how does the device connect to the adaptor? Ethernet cable? Which would be no good for my tablet....?

elsien

You can get powerline with wifi.
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.techadvisor.co.uk/test-centre/network-wifi/best-powerline-adapters-for-2017-3490638/%3Famp

dunroving

I found this thread at the perfect time. My BT wi-fi extender gave up the ghost last night after less than 12 months. What a piece of cr*p that has been, constantly dropping, and showing "Too far" one minute and "Too close" the next. Now it doesn't show any lights except the Power light.

Here is my dilemma. I need wireless in the lower floor of my house (modem is on first floor). I currently have the wi-fi extender that as stated, is now dead.

I also have a D-Link set-up with a base unit and two adaptors (AV 500, discontinued) that only have ethernet (i.e., they don't send a wi-fi signal). I like having the ethernet extender for my home office because it gives stronger signal than wi-fi. The other is in the living room, and is plugged into the TV.

Does anyone know if there is a newer (wi-fi) D-Link extender that I can pair up with my old D-Link base unit? I can't find the original thread that Post #1 refers to, so sorry if that has the answer. ;-)

dunroving

dunroving wrote: »

I found this thread at the perfect time. My BT wi-fi extender gave up the ghost last night after less than 12 months. What a piece of cr*p that has been, constantly dropping, and showing "Too far" one minute and "Too close" the next. Now it doesn't show any lights except the Power light.

Here is my dilemma. I need wireless in the lower floor of my house (modem is on first floor). I currently have the wi-fi extender that as stated, is now dead.

I also have a D-Link set-up with a base unit and two adaptors (AV 500, discontinued) that only have ethernet (i.e., they don't send a wi-fi signal). I like having the ethernet extender for my home office because it gives stronger signal than wi-fi. The other is in the living room, and is plugged into the TV.

Does anyone know if there is a newer (wi-fi) D-Link extender that I can pair up with my old D-Link base unit? I can't find the original thread that Post #1 refers to, so sorry if that has the answer. ;-)

After a bit of research, it looks like I need to upgrade to a BT Smart Hub (no discount for existing customers, Grrrr) and a mini-hub. My Fire stick is simply unable to use the wi-fi signal direct from the modem (which is on the first floor, in the almost furthest spot it could possibly be). Constantly looking at the buffering circle of death.

It is 5 years since I bought and installed the D-Link extender kit (base unit and two extenders), so I guess it is time to upgrade. <<wallet sighs>>