Wireless Routers

[brianbeecroft]

My issue is that my home office is on the third floor and my D-LINK DIR-615 WIRELESS N ROUTER is on the ground floor. I get poor reception in my office and other areas of the house, what is my best option to improve this situation.

 

[sanjiv]

You could try putting in a wireless switch which is connected to your main router using a powerline. Google powerline network adapted and you will see what I mean.

 

[brianbeecroft]

Can I then add a second wireless router on to the system?

 

[wizzard]

You could get a wireless repeater or buy more powerful antennas for your current router, that's if they can be unscrewed from the router.

 

[wizzard]

Can I then add a second wireless router on to the system?

You could and configure it not to connect to the internet.

 

[stugster]

We just chucked in a Edimax EW-7415PDn Repeater for a hotel

WDS Bridge Mode (Repeater Mode)
The WDS (Wireless Distributed System) function let the Edimax EW-7415PDn act as a wireless LAN access point and repeater at the same time. Users can use this feature to build up a large wireless network in a large space like airports, hotels and schools …etc. This feature is also useful when users want to bridge networks between buildings where it is impossible to deploy network cable connections between these buildings.

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ProductID=8344

 

[perper]

You could also install new firmware on your router, the DD-WRT firmware (google it) works well with D-Links, and you can boost your signal strength through it

 

[Beadons]

We just chucked in a Edimax EW-7415PDn Repeater for a hotel

WDS Bridge Mode (Repeater Mode)
The WDS (Wireless Distributed System) function let the Edimax EW-7415PDn act as a wireless LAN access point and repeater at the same time. Users can use this feature to build up a large wireless network in a large space like airports, hotels and schools …etc. This feature is also useful when users want to bridge networks between buildings where it is impossible to deploy network cable connections between these buildings.

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ProductID=8344

I am also having the same trouble with my router. Is the above easy to set up for a novice like me or do you need to be an IT wizkid?

 

[KidsBeeHappy]

I am also having the same trouble with my router. Is the above easy to set up for a novice like me or do you need to be an IT wizkid?

Ditto, could do with a signal boost on the floor above the router......

 

[british steve]

If your router is in the lounge or dinning room move it out in to the hallway and fit it so it has a clear a view as possible upstairs. This should make a difference and allow you to pick up a signal from 2 floors up. If you use repeaters they will slow down your connection.

 

[chip_y2kuk]

I'd go with a set of powerline adaptors (ideally the second one being a wireless access point) or else terminate the second one into an Access point then when upstairs connect to the closest access point (the new one!) and hopefully you should get much better signal

the reason for using powerline adaptors is that they use the existing wiring in the house as network cabling (they still also support 240V) this is ideal for most people as they don't want network cabling running through the house.

 

[computer storm]

I would go with what Stu has recommended, as the cost is not a lot and would do what you need.

Well recommended Stu mate.

WDS Bridge Mode (Repeater Mode)
The WDS (Wireless Distributed System) function let the Edimax EW-7415PDn act as a wireless LAN access point and repeater at the same time. Users can use this feature to build up a large wireless network in a large space like airports, hotels and schools …etc. This feature is also useful when users want to bridge networks between buildings where it is impossible to deploy network cable connections between these buildings.

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ProductID=8344

 

[Beadons]

Going back to my query, is this easy to instal for someone who isn't an IT wizkid?

 

[stugster]

Hey sorry. For some reason I didn't get the emails for this thread.


Yeah, as long as you're able to log in to your current router and know how to do things like that, then setting up the bridge shouldn't be that much hassle.

Happy to assist online if needed.

 

[isurus]

I like the Draytek AP700 - It costs a little more than the Edimax kit, but we've seen excellent signal strength with them.
www . broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ProductID=8094

The setup was fairly straight forward too.


Cheers,

Simon

 

[JElder]

Bit of card wrapped in tinfoil to form a directional antenna can actually work! Costs about 8p.

I tend to use wired wherever possible, as had too many hassles with interference using wireless, although the current generation are much better.

 

[irel]

You could buy more powerful external antennas for example.

 

[paultnl]

Bit of card wrapped in tinfoil to form a directional antenna can actually work! Costs about 8p.
.

eat a few crisps and it is free!

http://www.binarywolf.com/249/pringles_cantenna.htm