Gadgets to improve the Wi-Fi coverage in your house
The internet is a part and parcel of our lives. To ensure we have steady connectivity with the world, we need to be always connected to the internet via Wi-Fi. However, in many cases simply having a Wi-Fi connection does not do the trick. The signal either appears to be weak or lost and we are left frustrated. In such a situation, a Wi-Fi signal booster can come to the rescue. These devices extend the network coverage space by amplifying or boosting the signal that already exists and helps all W-Fi enabled devices in the vicinity to connect to it. The signal booster helps in efficiently extending your current Wi-Fi network so that it can reach multiple floors in a building, every corner of your yard and all the corners of an office or home. One of the best ways to determine whether a Wi-Fi booster is a good investment is to check the current Wi-Fi coverage in your space. If you feel that certain areas in your space don’t have a strong enough signal as compared to rest, it may be time to buy a booster or extender. Check out these top extenders and get one for yourself:
TP-Link TL-WA850RE N300 Wireless Range Extender
This booster from TP-LINK is designed to conveniently extend coverage and improve an existing wireless network’s signal strength in order to eliminate the dead zones. With wireless N speeds up to 300Mbps, this lightweight device can be placed anywhere you like without you having to worry about the load. An interesting fact about this device is that its ethernet port acts as a wireless adapter and can turn a wired device into a wireless one.
Netgear EX6110 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender (White)
Want to boost your entire existing network range? You can opt for the Netgear AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender. Its dual AC band Wi-Fi delivers speeds up to 1,200Mbps and the performance is further boosted using Fastlane technology. The booster’s internal antennae array and high-power amplifiers should increase coverage within the entire premises. The brand claims that this device is ideal for streaming HD videos and gaming. The smart LED indicators can tell what the best location to set up the booster is, so you can rely on the same while setting it up.
Tenda Technology 3PK NOVA MW3 Whole Home MESH
The NOVA MW3 is a mesh Wi-Fi system with 1167Mbps dual band distribution and is designed for houses that span across 2000-4000sq.ft. It should provide coverage for the entire house and ensure a fast and stable internet connection. Its dual-band antennas should make sure that the signal is uniformly distributed across the entire home. Another feature to keep in mind is that it is equipped with in-built parental controls to ensure that your children are safe from undesirable elements on the internet.
TP-Link Deco E4 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System, Seamless Roaming and Speedy (AC1200)
Want to guarantee a strong Wi-Fi signal in every corner of your home? This range extender might be the right one for you. With coverage of up to 4,000Sq.ft, according to the brand, this device should ensure that every nook and cranny of your house gets the signal evenly. Want more coverage? Simply add another Deco. TP-Link Mesh as using more than 1 device can boost the signal strength substantially. The Deco E4 includes a variety of features allowing it to serve as a router, range extender or access point. Just choose the mode that your network demands and experience wireless flexibility.
ZYDECO Wireless-N WiFi Router
The ZYDECO Wireless-N WiFi Router provides you with a data transmission rate of up to 300Mbps. This model gives improved wireless coverage for all WLAN networks. This enables you to have access to computers that are located at the edge or outside the range—the router supports a 2.4GHz wireless LAN network.
Edimax EW-7438RPn Mini
Edimax EW-7438RPn Mini is a fully-featured extender with iOS and Android smartphone app with WiFi scheduling and guest networking. It has 3-in-1 features- WiFi extender, Access point and WiFi bridge. That means you can use this to extend your Wi-Fi range or simply use it for joining two routers. Directly plug the extender into the electrical outlet for using high-speed wireless networking anywhere at home.