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04-09-2024 10:02 PM
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Fixed! Go to the fix.
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05-09-2024 6:35 AM
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Don’t use extenders use wired access points with a CAT5e from the router to the access point
Re: No wifi beyond 5 metres from router
05-09-2024 7:09 AM
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Or continue using your old router configured to PN Settings, or something like:
Re: No wifi beyond 5 metres from router
05-09-2024 9:01 AM
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Hello, Thanks for the reply. I have bought several extenders. https://ultraxtend.gogogadgets.io/v2?cv=8&b=20&funnel=hcvr®ion=uk&klarna=1&pub_id=21&transaction_...
If I use wired cables, I will have to make holes in the walls. The walls are near impossible to drill. That was the reason I had bought the extenders. The ones I had from previous provider (SKY) were excellent.
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05-09-2024 9:04 AM
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05-09-2024 9:08 AM
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05-09-2024 2:50 PM
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After using the android app 'WiFi Anayzer' android app I decided that there was in my vicinity just too much 5GHz wifi, from neighbours, on every channel .
So I turned off my Hub 2's 5G wifi and now just use 2.4G. At least my devices aren't messing around trying to decide which signal to connect to. Yes it's slower but it suits me for the moment.
Re: No wifi beyond 5 metres from router
05-09-2024 3:53 PM
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05-09-2024 5:16 PM
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I'm assuming either your previous ISP wanted their units back or they can't be made to work with the PN router.
While not the cheapest option have you considered getting someone in to run ethernet cable for you - either internally or externally (or both). This would give you a solid starting point where ever the ethernet cable terminates plus is future proof.
Search Adroid Apps for WiFi Analyzers - there are many about. They can tell you the signal strength at any given point in the house and how many networks are using the channel you're on.
Brian
Re: No wifi beyond 5 metres from router
05-09-2024 5:53 PM
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05-09-2024 8:33 PM
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An external cable, terminated with ethernet wall sockets, may be the best option to get "upstairs" without going through too many walls. If you go down this route make sure good quality, solid copper core external cable is used.
One cable would allow you to use powerline units within the main house "circuits / fuse box" while any extra cable(s) would allow WiFi Access Points (WAP's) to provide full coverage without any form of extenders.
Brian
Re: No wifi beyond 5 metres from router
05-09-2024 9:58 PM
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Re: No wifi beyond 5 metres from router
06-09-2024 10:31 AM
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Hope it goes well. I'm sure the Board would be internested to know how it goes if you go ahead with ethernet cable. I know I would.
Brian
2 weeks ago
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Sorry I took time to respond. I have now a very strong wifi, thanks to Aerial Force in Dudley who installed two router-looking wifi directly connected via ethernet connected to the original plusnet router. I am very pleased as this new system works a treat. I would like to thank you all for the replies and suggestions. It was a bit expensive but if or when I want to change provider, this still will be connectable to the router of the new provider.
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