<div dir="ltr"><div>The more I think about it, the more I think I can run a CAT5/6 cable over to where I would mount a second antenna. I put a switch in the unfinished laundry room for my RetroPi setup and the other end of said room is pretty close to the guest room, although underneath it... So if I can get a better signal by going CAT5/6 to the second antenna, then all the better..</div><div><br></div><div>With any luck, this might solve the weak signal in the backyard problem as well.. Here's hoping..</div><div><br></div><br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 10:32 AM William Park via kwlug-disc <<a href="mailto:kwlug-disc@kwlug.org">kwlug-disc@kwlug.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">I use Asus repeater in "client mode", in which it connects to main wifi <br>
and bridges ethernet port to it. Sort of wireless bridge. It allows <br>
devices without wireless to connect to the main wifi.<br>
<br>
You would use it in "repeater mode". But, if signal is weak in the <br>
room, then the repeater would have the same problem. Put it half way, <br>
so that it can get a signal to boost.<br>
<br>
On 2023-02-08 08:36, CrankyOldBugger wrote:<br>
> OK, this looks interesting.. One question, though, is can it be set up <br>
> to use the same channel/SSID (or whatever it's called now) as the <br>
> existing router? i.e. I want to connect once and walk around the house <br>
> without having to worry about changing antennas or signing back in or <br>
> anything. In other words, one ring to rule them all..<br>
> <br>
> <br>
> On Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 9:06 PM Jason <<a href="mailto:jasonpa@gmail.com" target="_blank">jasonpa@gmail.com</a> <br>
> <mailto:<a href="mailto:jasonpa@gmail.com" target="_blank">jasonpa@gmail.com</a>>> wrote:<br>
> <br>
> As a quick solution I'd look at Wi-Fi Range Extenders. I'd suggest<br>
> getting one at Best Buy so if it doesn't work you can always return<br>
> it.<br>
> <br>
> Something like this:<br>
> <a href="https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/netgear-nighthawk-x4-ac2200-wi-fi-range-extender-ex7300-100cns/10460157" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/netgear-nighthawk-x4-ac2200-wi-fi-range-extender-ex7300-100cns/10460157</a> <<a href="https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/netgear-nighthawk-x4-ac2200-wi-fi-range-extender-ex7300-100cns/10460157" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/netgear-nighthawk-x4-ac2200-wi-fi-range-extender-ex7300-100cns/10460157</a>><br>
> <br>
> You can run that cable if you want, and set it up as a separate Wi-Fi<br>
> Hotspot, or just use it to improve your existing Wi-Fi siqnal.<br>
> <br>
> On Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 8:57 PM Chris Frey <<a href="mailto:cdfrey@foursquare.net" target="_blank">cdfrey@foursquare.net</a><br>
> <mailto:<a href="mailto:cdfrey@foursquare.net" target="_blank">cdfrey@foursquare.net</a>>> wrote:<br>
> ><br>
> > On Tue, Feb 07, 2023 at 08:45:43PM -0500, Jeff Smith wrote:<br>
> > > My current wi-fi router is a Synology router. Twist my arm<br>
> enough and<br>
> > > I could replace the router, if necessary. I’m open to all<br>
> suggestions.<br>
> ><br>
> > This is way out of my wheelhouse, but a friend of mine uses Covr.<br>
> ><br>
> > - Chris<br>
> ><br>
> ><br>
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