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Looking for a solution to poor WiFi connectivity upstairs

RachT123 — Tue, 14 May 2024 15:18:19 GMT

I recently had EE Full Fibre installed on Friday but I am struggling to get a good WiFi signal upstairs (this has been happening for a long time, even on my old broadband) - I'm currently in the process of trying to get an Ethernet cable run from downstairs to my PC to provide a more reliable gaming experience.

Would a mesh system help, or what equipment would I be looking at to improve the signal upstairs for other devices?

Thanks for any advice.

Re: Looking for a solution to poor WiFi connectivity upstairs

JimM11 — Tue, 14 May 2024 15:24:40 GMT

@RachT123 If you are looking for advice, when trying to game then Ethernet cable is the best way to go. It's not always the easiest of options to get done? What speed is your broadband package?

Re: Looking for a solution to poor WiFi connectivity upstairs

RachT123 — Tue, 14 May 2024 15:33:33 GMT

Agree 100% that Ethernet is the way to go (but my phone, Xbox etc that need WiFi are struggling). I've tried to get quotes for proper AP system but being quoted ridiculous prices (I can't install Ethernet cables etc, myself)

The speed is 500mbps.

Re: Looking for a solution to poor WiFi connectivity upstairs

Northerner — Tue, 14 May 2024 15:34:53 GMT

Hi @RachT123

Use power line adaptors, preferably one with a plug socket. You can also get one which acts as a wifi access point.

If you want a mesh network then I would recommend EERO, plug one into your router and the rest around your home.

Thanks

Re: Looking for a solution to poor WiFi connectivity upstairs

JimM11 — Tue, 14 May 2024 15:51:01 GMT

@RachT123 As Northerner suggest, powerline with wi-fi will give you Ethernet + Wireless connectivity, i use Tp-Link but do not need speed, as used for ring doorbell and camera on 2.4ghz band, you wont know how good it is until you try it. Something like this will give you an idea, this is the lowest for cost, higher spec's cost more.

TP-Link AV1000 Gigabit Passthrough Powerline ac Wi-Fi Kit, Dual Band Speed Up to 1200 Mbps, Wi-Fi Extender/ Booster, Extra Power Socket, No Configuration Required (TL-WPA7617 KIT) : Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories