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Improving wifi signal/strength using a different router

jwheeler1 — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:56:47 GMT

Hi,

We've just moved into our new home, and have set-up BT Fibre Broadband (the 50Mbps service, which I think is FTTC), with a BT Smart Hub 2. It works well apart from on the top (second) floor of our house, where my laptop connects reliably, but phones sometimes drop off and instead use 4G.

Are there any easy/fairly cheap (costing less than £100) options to extend the wifi signal and strength? I had thought that a different router might be the solution, but have seen/heard that the Smart Hub is actually really good.

Thanks in advance

Re: Improving wifi signal/strength using a different router

licquorice — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 19:08:07 GMT

The simplest solution is a powerline extender wifi hotspot. Have a look at the TP Link range https://www.tp-link.com/uk/home-networking/powerline/

These work fine for me https://www.tp-link.com/uk/home-networking/powerline/tl-wpa4220-kit/

Don't use the wifi clone functionality, it is best to give the hotspot its own SSID, that way you know where you device is connected to and can force a change if required.

Re: Improving wifi signal/strength using a different router

bratman91 — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 22:58:06 GMT

@jwheeler1

licquorice has made a good suggestion but if your “new house” is an old one that is new to you, make sure that its electrical wiring is in good condition.

Re: Improving wifi signal/strength using a different router

jwheeler1 — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:23:03 GMT

Thank you. I’ll try this out