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06-16-2014, 11:26 AM
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#1 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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| WiFi Range Extender
Do they affect data throughput like WiFi Repeaters do? If my connection is 25 Mbps, will I be able to access all that speed with a Range Extender?
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06-16-2014, 12:22 PM
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#2 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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extenders and repeaters all the same and suck in general.
If you need to get wifi in a spot where the original signal can not reach I would suggest using powerline and setting up a wireless router there.
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06-16-2014, 12:34 PM
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depending on how big the home is, powerline adapters suck too. with my powerline adapter i couldnt get more than 3mb/s download speed.
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06-16-2014, 12:48 PM
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^depends on which units you have and how old the house is as well
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06-16-2014, 03:44 PM
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I've been having wifi signal issues for a year or so now. I've purchased expensive routers, extenders, setup access points and this is what I've found:
Purchasing Apple's AirportExtreme Router improved my range issues and doubled my internet speeds. However, the PowerLines are working EXCELLENTLY. I have no problems with them and they're on the cheaper side of fixes.
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06-16-2014, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by parm104  Purchasing Apple's AirportExtreme Router improved my range issues and doubled my internet speeds. However, the PowerLines are working EXCELLENTLY. I have no problems with them and they're on the cheaper side of fixes. | How does a router magically double internet speeds is beyond me.. If this is true, ISP could put a ban on it because they would be loosing money 
back on topic... my powerline works good.. but once in a while it looses connection and I need to unplug it and plug it back in...
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06-16-2014, 05:01 PM
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Extenders are not bad because they require a hardwire connection. Meaning your 25mb is feeding it too. Repeaters are bad because they wirelessly connect to "boost" your signal... your best is half the speed on the repeater.
I personally do not like powerline.. it may cause noise on DSL connections in my experience. I always try to cat5 the second location and install a extender.
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