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multitasker · 19/03/2014 14:41

My router is stuck at the far end of the house next to the house computer so I have no wifi coverage in the furthest away room. Any suggestions for a booster or what should I do??

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I8haggis4T · 19/03/2014 20:43

Ah my dad had the same problem. He fixed it by buying a gadget (sorry I can't remember the device name) that he connected into a nearby power socket which was then connected by wire to the computer. He had a second of these gadgets which he plugged into a socket near the middle of his house to which he connected (again by wire) his router. This way he was able to access the internet better around the whole house. The pair of gadgets cost around £30 I think and the sockets need to be on what is called a "ring circuit". Hope this helps. I will see him soon and ask the name of the thing again.

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I8haggis4T · 19/03/2014 20:47

Here is some info I found online (other products available!):
www.geek.com/news/netgear-wifi-booster-extends-your-home-network-with-one-plug-no-wires-1504581/

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multitasker · 19/03/2014 21:57

Thanks for that, I'm sure there are plenty of devises out there, just not sure what's best and don't want to be ripped off!

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I8haggis4T · 20/03/2014 16:29

My dad's one is the netgear one (powerline av500) and he is happy with it. He corrected me today that your electrical sockets do not need to be on a ring circuit as his are not and it works fine. hope this helps.

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I8haggis4T · 20/03/2014 16:32
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