There are lots of potential solutions.
If your smart TV has an Ethernet port and you have an easy way to run
some Ethernet cables, that would provide a better (and probably cheaper)
solution.
If not, there are Wifi signal boosters that can be purchased at more
modest prices.
I literally installed a TP-Link (AC1750) Wifi range extender last week
to address a very similar situation. With everyone working/schooling from home,
the first floor was getting crowded (best Wifi signals). The TP-link device
plugs into a wall outlet. I chose the first outlet on the seconds floor (half
way between the dead-zone and the router). This device boost the wifi signal so
my daughter can zoom classes ( or stream moves) on her laptop from her bedroom.
It also improved the wireless signal on my smart TV on the second floor.
Hth
Tony
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All this is getting confusing - I have Linksys WRT AC3200 Dual-Band WiFi 5
Router
The problem is its does not have enough power to reach my smart TV downstairs
and I do have port space On my Linksys Router to attach the signal booster as
the transmitter (base). All I want is the base and a receiver Downstairs.
Steve
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The first question you need to answer for yourself is do you need a router, or
will the ISP supplied router work for what you want to do.
There have been a few other suggestions for a set up that includes a router.
I have ATT, and use their modem/router/phone/AP device. I just turn off the
wireless.
One port on the ATT router gets connected to a Ubiquiti Networks Networks UniFi
Switch 8-Port 150 Watts (about $200) The other ports on the POE switch then get
connected to Ubiquiti Networks Unifi 802.11ac Dual-Radio PRO Access Point
(UAP-AC-PRO-US) (about $140)
You can get as many APs as you need, I have a wide single story ranch style
home and have probably overdone the install using 3 of the APs on the main
floor. I have a couple older APs, one is in an open unfinished basement, and I
may put one in the garage just to be sure my Rachio sprinkler controller and
WeMo light switches and plugs in the far corner have a bit better signal. Yes,
definitely over kill. But no dead spots anywhere.
Tom Chicklon
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Does anyone have an opinion on which of the various mesh router extenders to
purchase?
TIA
Steve
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