Hi!
I'm looking into WiFi, or Wireless LAN, Access Points. We already have a WiFi-capable router, but unfortunately it's sitting in our basement, because that's where all the network cables start. Because of this, there's only a very (!) weak signal on the 1st floor and no reception whatsoever on 2nd, 3rd and so on. ATM we don't use it at all, due to the aforementioned reason and the fact that there's an ethernet outlet in every room. I really want to extend the range of our WiFi network though, because my laptop is basically useless when I'm at home and I'll even get a WiFi enabled cellphone within the next couple of weeks.
I've been doing some reading and it looks like I need a WiFi Access Point. This could either be used as a repeater, or a stand-alone Access Point when plugged into one of the network outlets (for instance on the 2nd floor), right?
Now the question is, which one should I get? Maybe some of you guys are already using an AP and/or can give some feedback, give advice which one is good, has a strong signal, etc.!
Thanks in advance!
Oliver
I'm looking into WiFi, or Wireless LAN, Access Points. We already have a WiFi-capable router, but unfortunately it's sitting in our basement, because that's where all the network cables start. Because of this, there's only a very (!) weak signal on the 1st floor and no reception whatsoever on 2nd, 3rd and so on. ATM we don't use it at all, due to the aforementioned reason and the fact that there's an ethernet outlet in every room. I really want to extend the range of our WiFi network though, because my laptop is basically useless when I'm at home and I'll even get a WiFi enabled cellphone within the next couple of weeks.
I've been doing some reading and it looks like I need a WiFi Access Point. This could either be used as a repeater, or a stand-alone Access Point when plugged into one of the network outlets (for instance on the 2nd floor), right?
Now the question is, which one should I get? Maybe some of you guys are already using an AP and/or can give some feedback, give advice which one is good, has a strong signal, etc.!
Thanks in advance!
Oliver