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Originally posted by Cavey
N should be better than G yeah, higher transfer speeds etc...

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N should be better than G yeah, higher transfer speeds etc... Tbh I doubt you can buy G routers now anyway

In that case what is better?

Anything with wireless n rather than g we're on?

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Originally posted by AndyKent
If I just go and buy a new router, should I naturally expect more range?

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Similar but different question.

I have plusnets standard Thomson router. If I just go and buy a new router should I naturally expect more range?


[Edited on 29-07-2015 by AndyKent]

WPS can be brute-forced; some routers employ timeouts in an attempt to mitigate the issue some what, which is why Reaver is a bit hit/miss now, but it's still doable and ideally should be disabled on WiFi networks.

Not at all worried about my neighbours trying to jump into my network however why is WPS an issue?
(Granted - I've not googled for horror stories)

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Originally posted by Gaz
...WPS ...

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I wanted to add a final note to this topic I created incase it was searched upon in the future.

I've ended up with http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/tp-link-ac750-dual-band-plug-in-range-extender-a84ra
A 5 minute set up (inc. brew time) and it's as simple as plugging it in, hitting the WPS buttons, replugging it in elsewhere in the house (the final location I wish to plug it into) and done! :)

Yep :) You'll enjoy your purchase :D

:thumbs:

Basically the same as the 4230P I've ordered then, except with two ports and no pass through.

My bad :D this is the right link

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/networking/power-line-networking/tp-link-tl-wpa4220kit-wifi-powerline-adapter-kit-twin-pack-21436595-pdt.html

I think you linked the wrong kit then or I'm missing something. The ones in the link don't have wifi?

Sorry if I'm being dense.

Anyway, ordered the TL-WPA4230P kit as it has pass through, wifi and three ports on the receiver end. Will report in here with the difference it makes compared to current setup.

WIFI extenders reduce your bandwidth and most will only worth with the same brand of WIFI Router.

If you run two routers you end up with the complexity of having to f**k about with DHCP/Gateway settings etc. etc. These are literally plug and play.

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Originally posted by DaveyLC
This is by far the BEST solution:

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/networking/power-line-networking/tp-link-tl-pa411kit-av500-powerline-adapter-starter-kit-16842033-pdt.html

You setup the access point side of it to have exactly the same SSID and WPA key then your devices will automatically roam without you having to enter the details again.

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This is by far the BEST solution:

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/networking/power-line-networking/tp-link-tl-wpa4220kit-wifi-powerline-adapter-kit-twin-pack-21436595-pdt.html

You setup the access point side of it to have exactly the same SSID and WPA key then your devices will automatically roam without you having to enter the details again.


[Edited on 08-05-2015 by DaveyLC]

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Originally posted by Cavey
You can get homeplugs with a throughput so you can still use the socket

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You can get homeplugs with a throughput so you can still use the socket

Virgin's Superhub aint so super I'm afraid. I did think about the home plugs option but then didn't want the limited amount of sockets we have being taken up.

The signal is hit and miss depending on what room you are in so I'll pick one of these up next time i'm out and about.
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A wi-fi extender should do the trick. Another option is a set of home plugs and plug an access point into that.

We have 2 different Netgear Wi-Fi extenders, both are sound. If the signal is currently hit and miss then that should give you a pretty strong, reliable signal.

How big is your house?

Never had any bother with sky's router, works across the road where my car is parked :lol:

looking at the following product to basically give me a stronger signal strength upstairs. I've only ever dealt with POE AP's and therefore I'm asking if this is a cheaper option that running cabling through the ceiling and are they any good?

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/netgear-n300-wifi-range-extender-a95rr