Re: Improving WiFi Coverage

["Nick Shore nick.shore@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [ukha_d]" <ukha_d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I would run cables, and then use products from the new Ubiquiti UAP-AC
range:

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Or have a look at the xclaim range from Ruckus, which don't have all of
the fancy stuff of their zoneflex APs but do work very well:
https://linitx.com/search.php?keywords=xclaim


As usual we always happy to advise on this stuff, just drop us an email
to shop@xxxxxxx or pick up the phone !

Nick




On 24/05/16 06:26, Rob Iles rob.iles@xxxxxxx [ukha_d] wrote:
>
>
> Yay for a Phil review ;-) (Know exactly the type of client you're
> dealing with)....
>
> So, am I right in saying the consensus is:
>
> 1) Hard wire (Not Ethernet over mains) wherever possible.
>
> 2) EoM if it works for you == good luck, but don't bank on it, and
> point-in-time snapshot isn't indicative of real world
> performance/reliability.
>
> 3) Devolo / Ubuquiti = reasonable WiFi coverage for *impossible* to
> cable regions (listed building, can't touch certain walls :(  )
>
> 4) High end managed WiFi kit for truly performant wireless connections
> where nothing else is possible. (Ruckus is great, but way too
> expensive for *my* home needs; love it at client premises, but need to
> find something more within budget for the guest bedroom that has no
> 4G/3G/struggles to pick up wireless due to Metre+ thick internal walls
)
>
> At the risk of repeating FP's question, any suggestions on how to deal
> with scenario 4 (on a budget)? ....
>
> Thanks,
>
> R.
>
> On 23 May 2016 at 13:43, Tim Hawes timsyahoo@xxxxxxx
> <mailto:timsyahoo@xxxxxxx> [ukha_d]
<ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> <mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx>> wrote:
>
>
>     Hi Jon,
>
>     I ditched my BT Home Hub and use a Draytek Vigor modem/router.
>     To extend coverage to a couple of rooms I have a Belkin router
>     wired back to (essentially) the Vigor. The Belkin came from
>     freecycle so cost me nothing.
>     Both devices have the same SSID and password but are set-up on
>     different channels.
>     For what we use it for, it works fine for us.
>
>     My F-I-L has the plug-in wireless extenders and he's not
>     particularly happy with them (slow speed, connections dropping).
>     If you can possibly run a cable, then do so.
>
>     HTH,
>     Tim.
>
>
>     On 22 May 2016 at 09:50, jon veal jon.veal@xxxxxxx
>     <mailto:jon.veal@xxxxxxx> [ukha_d]
<ukha_d@xxxxxxx
>     <mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx>> wrote:
>
>
>
>         I am currently using BT Home Hub 3 to provide WiFi for the
>         entire house. It is tucked away in the corner of my office and
>         certain areas of the house have very poor Wifi coverage.
>         Moving the router would be difficult due to the amount of
>         ethernet ports in use. Currently looking at replacing the
>         router or adding a separate WiFi access point. Would a more
>         modern router improve Wifi coverage? (not worried about
>         increased bandwidth) or should I look at an access point such
>         as the UBIQUITI range?
>         I appreciate that this is entirely unscientific but would be
>         interested in experiences of others who have move away from /
>         augmented the WiFi experience on the BT Home Hub.
>         Thanks.
>
>         Jon
>
>
>
>
>
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