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Written by Bram

What do you need to amplify your WiFi signal?

WiFi extenders is a collective name for various products. Think of classic routers, mesh WiFi, or access points. How you should strengthen your WiFi signal depends on your personal situation. What kind of house do you live in and where do you want wireless internet? In this article, we'll explain the differences.

Comparison

Mesh WiFi Access point Powerline adapter Classic router WiFi repeater
Do you want to expand your network wirelessly? Yes No Yes No Yes
Want to install the extender without expertise about networks? Yes No Yes No Yes
Boost without speed loss? Yes Yes No Yes No

What is the solution for the WiFi problems in my house?

What is the solution for the WiFi problems in my house?

If you want to solve a WiFi problem, it's important to first look at your living situation. In a freestanding house, you need a WiFi network with more coverage than you need for WiFi in an apartment. Watching Netflix on your balcony asks for a different solution than having WiFi in your garden home.

Mesh WiFi

Multi-room WiFi
  • It's easy to connect wirelessly.
  • With multiple stations, you can ensure coverage in your entire house.
  • You can easily extend the network even if you have limited coverage.
  • Thanks to the mesh network, the speed won't drop.
  • Walk through your house with a smartphone while you're constantly connected to WiFi.
  • You don't have to run any network cables.
  • You have less advanced functions than standard routers.

Access point

Access point
  • Sends the signal via the network cable, so there's no loss of speed.
  • Suitable for the most demanding network tasks, such as online gaming and downloading.
  • Have advanced settings.
  • Not fully wireless, you forward the signal via the network cable.
  • You need network knowledge to install this WiFi extender.

WiFi router

Router
  • You have a lot of settings.
  • Higher speed than the modem of your provider.
  • It's suitable for a better WiFi signal on 1 floor.
  • Doesn't provide WiFi coverage throughout your entire home.
  • You need a network cable to connect the router.

WiFi repeaters

WiFi repeaters
  • You can extend the WiFi signal without setting something up.
  • The WiFi speed is halved when you use a repeater.
  • In a place with poor WiFi, you don't improve the WiFi with a repeater.
  • You can extend the WiFi signal to at most 1 or 2 rooms.

Powerline adapter with WiFi

Powerline adapter
  • Turn any random socket into a network connector.
  • Powerline adapters are easy to set up.
  • Works via the power grid, so you don't have to run network cables.
  • Less suitable for houses with older electrical wiring.
  • You lose 10% to 30% of your internet speed.
Bram
Article by:
Bram WiFi Expert.
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