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Guys,

I'm looking to expand the wireless coverage at a friend's house. He has Uverse and one of those 2wire residential gateways.

Here are the options I have so far:

Option 1

Purchase one of these access points:
http://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Access-UAP-LR-US-Version/dp/B005H4CDF4

Then use a powerline adapter to set it up upstairs (2 story house).

Option 2

Purchase this wireless powerline adapter kit:
http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WPA4220KIT-ADVANCED-Universal-Powerline/dp/B00HSQAIQU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1410895792&sr=8-2&keywords=TL-WPA4220

and possible adding another wireless adapter later.

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Any thoughts or recommendations?

Thanks!
 
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inerax
I have something similar to option 1. Works great at extending my WIFI.


It really depends on how the house is setup. My house is newer. Regular wood and drywall.

Older homes made from brick could have problems getting signal through.

I have never used a powerline adapter but i would think it would work.
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I have something similar to option 1. Works great at extending my WIFI.


It really depends on how the house is setup. My house is newer. Regular wood and drywall.

Older homes made from brick could have problems getting signal through.

I have never used a powerline adapter but i would think it would work.
 
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OK thanks. Will probably go with option 1. Looks like it will provide longer coverage.

Thanks!
 
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Buying an extended range access point is always going to be the best option, short of a DIY range extender. Using a power line adapter will actually be much less efficient, as power lines have a lot of extra frequencies that would interfere with the connection, and can actually slow speeds down. While it may be rated for connections UP TO 300 Mbps, speeds depend on the amount of noise that is coming through the power lines. Also, an extended range wireless access point will negate the need for extra equipment; whereas the power line adapter will require more than just the adapter, if you plan on extending wireless range.

I'd stray away from power line adapters, in all situations, unless they are genuinely needed.
 
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