Getting Broadband Throughout The House

sienew

I seem to be getting some slower speeds and cutting out of my broadband in the rooms furthest from my router. I'm working from home so really do want to get these speeds up if possible.

Do I buy a more expensive router to add on to my ISP supplied one? Should I buy powerline adapters? Or a mesh system?

I was thinking a mesh system might work well but wanted some advice before spending the money. Is this the best solution for my needs?

ballyblack

mesh is the way to go. sorted my problem out.

I got the tp-link system

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RXLF5XZ/?coliid=I23N4HIR8TY9UC&colid=1TZ0IUVM9UVOQ&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

droopsnoot

First thing to sort out is whether you're getting broadband issues in these other rooms, or Wi-fi issues. Is the actual broadband connection cutting out, or is it the Wi-fi signal that is dropping? 

sienew

droopsnoot said:

First thing to sort out is whether you're getting broadband issues in these other rooms, or Wi-fi issues. Is the actual broadband connection cutting out, or is it the Wi-fi signal that is dropping? 

The wifi in the main rooms (close to the router) seems to work fine. As I get further away it gets slower and dropping out occasionally.

JJ_Egan

Ethernet cable where possible first .

Belenus

Are you using 5Ghz or 2.4Ghz speeds from the router to the device?

5Ghz gives higher speeds but a shorter range.

Switching to 2.4Ghz for the further away devices may help.

Your router may use one or the other or a combination.

Have a read of some of these.

ArthurN

I had similar issues a year or so ago. As Droopsnoot mentions, lots of people do combine both wifi and broadband into one generic problem, but it sounds like you're not falling into that trap. I did find measuring what wifi channels were interfering with me useful, there are quite a few apps that give you this sort of info. I take it you have experimented with swapping channels on your router? There are not as many "good" choices of channels though, as people assume on face value. There are some sound reasons for that, but it's a shame. I bought an extender plug, but again, on further research, they can swap one problem for another!
I think I have heard good things about Mesh being the way forward, but it does cost a bit, apparently. However, if you have it, I think it is going to be the way to go, if the simple stuff doesn't help :-)

Grumpy_chap

I have Google Mesh WiFi and find it works a treat.

Ibrahim5

Luckily powerline adapters work very well in my house. They are all tplink and I monitor them with their utility.
All fixed devices are on powerline adapters. Full speed achieved.
2.4Ghz connect direct to router. Devices happy with slow internet. Eg thermostat.
5Ghz mobile connect to mesh nodes connected with powerline backhaul. Full speed all over the house.
To get full speed on mobile devices I found you have to stop them connecting to 2.4GHz.

Bit complicated to set up though. I am sure you would be happy with a mesh system.

debitcardmayhem

My choice would be Mesh e.g. ASUS AX Tri-band for future (well probably 1 year) proofing, with triband you get a dedicated backhaul band. Not cheap ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-ZenWiFi-Whole-Home-XT8-Life-Time/dp/B083QS8ZFQ/ref=sr_1_6?crid=10HHR3HK91AV7&keywords=zen+wifi+ax&qid=1640710896&s=computers&sprefix=zen+wifi+ax,computers,71&sr=1-6 ) but you can get cheaper mesh and if you can run an ethernet back haul is a good idea.

powerful_Rogue

Tenda - Cheap and very very good. Highly recommend.

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/tenda-nova-mw3-whole-home-wi-fi-kit-4-pack-ps3399-at-box-3861513