- Sep 23, 2014
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Hello techsperts (see what I did there?),
I am a total novice when it comes to technology, and I need a solution to a problem that I can't solve on my own.
As with many people, all my devices in my home are wireless. We have a second floor and a basement, all which require access to WiFi because of all our devices. We have a Smart TV on the first floor, as well as 3 laptops (and our phones), a Roku and Chromecast on the second floor, and will be installing a Smart TV in the basement in the near future (as well as gaming devices).
Anyway, the primary modem/router is on the first floor in the office, and all devices work very well on the first floor. The second floor is a different story, as the range of the router is not sufficient. I bought a Belkin range extender, and it sucks. It constantly shuts down or fails, and our devices (Roku, phones, Chromecast) lose connectivity.
Anyway, I would like to figure out if I install a second router (I believe there are functional coax outlets upstairs like the one our primary router is connected to), or if I just have to buy a better range extender? Also, I imagine I will have a similar problem in the basement when we get to installing our hardware down there. Any suggestions appreciated, and thanks in advance!
I am a total novice when it comes to technology, and I need a solution to a problem that I can't solve on my own.
As with many people, all my devices in my home are wireless. We have a second floor and a basement, all which require access to WiFi because of all our devices. We have a Smart TV on the first floor, as well as 3 laptops (and our phones), a Roku and Chromecast on the second floor, and will be installing a Smart TV in the basement in the near future (as well as gaming devices).
Anyway, the primary modem/router is on the first floor in the office, and all devices work very well on the first floor. The second floor is a different story, as the range of the router is not sufficient. I bought a Belkin range extender, and it sucks. It constantly shuts down or fails, and our devices (Roku, phones, Chromecast) lose connectivity.
Anyway, I would like to figure out if I install a second router (I believe there are functional coax outlets upstairs like the one our primary router is connected to), or if I just have to buy a better range extender? Also, I imagine I will have a similar problem in the basement when we get to installing our hardware down there. Any suggestions appreciated, and thanks in advance!
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