Hi again, Robin, Peter H and Peter C, I believe it would be fairly difficult for me to run a LAN line to the rear of my apartment because of the layout. Therefore the consensus seems to be to purchase a Netgear Orbi mesh Wifi Extender. I checked for retailers and they see to be readily available. There are three offers and it looks like Home Mesh WiFi System 3-Pack (RBK23) is the choice. Thanks for the help. I will let you know after purchase how much better the wifi works out. Thanks again Marcus [email protected] Mob: +61 (0) 417965618
> On 22 May 2020, at 9:01 am, Robin Belford <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Marcus, > > A couple of things to consider here. > How old is your unit? > Did it have multiple telephone jacks install with the build? > Is there an unused phone jack in the middle of the unit? > If you can relocate your modem to a more central location by utilising a > different phone point you could possibly get complete coverage of your home > with the existing router/modem. > If you are going to do this you will probably need to get a network > technician or electrician to ensure that the alternate incoming jack is > properly configured, and to disconnect the current jack. > > If you can't do the above there are a number of network extension methods and > roughly in order of usefulness they are; > A wired, ethernet, backbone from the front of the house to the back. Use any > WiFi bridge, e.g. a second hand Airport Express from Gumtree. > Mesh network solution (which will work even better with item 1 above > installed) > Wireless range extenders, contending with all the other wireless devices, > microwave ovens, and other electronic devices in your house. > Power-line adaptors. These have a number of problems but can provide a > passable solution. They must definitely be on the same phase (if you have 3 > phase power) and work most reliably if they are on the same circuit. > By the time you get to number 3 your network speed and reliability is getting > to a state that by modern standards is unacceptable. > > Here’s an analogy to consider. “You decide to put an outside shower at your > back door. To use the shower you have choice of getting your > son/daughter/wife/husband/significant other/neighbour keep pouring water in > the funnel above the shower OR you get a plumber to connect the shower to the > water supply.” You decide! > > The suggestions aired earlier using a couple of Apple Airports with a wired > backbone is a tried and solid solution, working reliably for years on end. > Like most reponders, when mine fails for some reason I will go for a mesh > solution but I will utilise my existing ethernet back bone. > > Hope this helps. > > robin > > > > >> On 21 May 2020, at 4:04 pm, Marcus Harris <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> Hello all at WAMUG, >> >> I live in a two storey apartment and I am connected to the NBN and my >> provider is iiNET. >> >> My router/modem is a TP Link Archer VR 1600v— AC 1600 Wireless Dual Band >> >> It is connected at the front door and broadcasts wifi ok to the middle of >> both levels but not to the rear of the either level >> >> I decided to search for wireless range extenders and then came across power >> line adapter kits. >> I found both items made by TP Link and available locally off the shelf. >> >> My query is in parts. >> Would those using range extenders recommend I buy one? And would it be a TP >> Link model again? >> And then, would a powerline adaptor of a wireless range extender be the >> better choice. >> Regards > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> Marcus Marcus Harris P.O. Box 7135 Shenton Park Western Australia 6008 Australia Cryptodome Pty Ltd [email protected] Mob: +61 (0) 417965618
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