wifi booster

harv11

have at home a computer/ wifi & router in convered garage..

buit coz garage walls are thick stone - reception via wifi in parts of house is very poor

any ideas on how to/ or best place to get a wifi booster (if thsat exists) and costs??

my ISP is [sadly] AOL

thnx

Browntoa

you need a wireless Access point

it relays your main router signal

grae-uk

Browntoa is right, you need an access point, BUT you also need to make sure it is compatible with your existing modem/router! What is the current make??

superscaper

If the garage is too isolated (wirelessly speaking) it may be worth looking into using the mains. E.g. Netgear's powerline range. Not cheap but depends on the practicality of your individual circumstance as to whether it's worth it or not.

hobo28

Powerline adapters are your best bet. Wireless is terrible. I have a new build house with plasterboard walls and can't get a decent signal at the back. I tried all sorts, bigger aerials, different access points etc. etc. Eventually bought the mains adapters and not looked back!!!!

Try these lot (No I am not affiliated in any way) http://www.solwise.co.uk/net-powerline.htm

grae-uk

Haha, interesting comment hobo! "wireless is terrible" - If setup with the right equipment in the right way it can be fantastic! Sitting on the sofa with no cables required is far less restrictive

superscaper

grae-uk wrote: »

Haha, interesting comment hobo! "wireless is terrible" - If setup with the right equipment in the right way it can be fantastic! Sitting on the sofa with no cables required is far less restrictive

Depends on the specific requirements. For speed, consistency and security wireless is definitely not the best. It's only advantage is not being physically constrained by the cabling and that may not be a priority for some people. In the OP's case if he simply wants an internet connection to a desktop in his garage then wireless may not be the best option.

grae-uk

Fair point that it might be best solution for the OP but the OP says the router is in the garage and the wifi is struggling in the other parts of the house. This suggests more flexibilty may be required.

Also i have to strongly disagree that Speed, Consistency and Security wireless is not the best. If setup correctly with the right equipment it can be excellent.

In this case if the Wifi Router is in the garage and the wireless is weak in other parts of the house then a compatible booster/access point is required.

Graham.

superscaper

grae-uk wrote: »

Also i have to strongly disagree that Speed, Consistency and Security wireless is not the best. If setup correctly with the right equipment it can be excellent.

It may be "excellent" but it still isn't the best, it isn't better than ethernet for those things. Ethernet is faster, more consistent and completely secure.

As for getting wireless in the house, it may still be better using a homeplug solution to a wireless gateway in the house. Having the network rely on wireless going through the garage walls could be problematic.

grae-uk

Anyone think we scared harv11 off??

chunter

hobo28 wrote: »

Powerline adapters are your best bet. Wireless is terrible. I have a new build house with plasterboard walls and can't get a decent signal at the back. I tried all sorts, bigger aerials, different access points etc. etc. Eventually bought the mains adapters and not looked back!!!!

Try these lot (No I am not affiliated in any way) http://www.solwise.co.uk/net-powerline.htm

That menu's getting on my nerves...