Looking for a very good wifi extender for gaming

alexbeast · Dec 30, 2017

Hello, I just wanted some suggestions as to which wifi extender I should choose if I want the best for gaming. I have rogers 150U internet and want to put two floors between the extender and modem.
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=27_1056_1058&item_id=105100 Would this one be sufficient?

kanewolf · Dec 30, 2017

There is no such thing as a "good" WIFI extender for gaming, IMO. Powerline network adapters will be a much better choice. Get models with the AV2 standard certification.

alexbeast · Jan 1, 2018

kanewolf :

this is the one i got but im not sure if it is safe to use as I do live in a condo
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/d-link-d-link-powerline-av2-2000-gigabit-starter-kit-dhp-701av-dhp-701av/10389309.aspx?

kanewolf · Jan 1, 2018

Why would you think it is "unsafe"? The data on the power line is encrypted. If it is a condo, the utilities all have to be self-contained (at least where I live). You shouldn't have any issues.

alexbeast · Jan 1, 2018

Are they safe in terms of electricity wise ? I read that it can fry outlets and is it safe for electricial wiring but may have been a true source

kanewolf · Jan 1, 2018

I have never read of any problems with "frying" electrical outlets. If you have a source, link it.

alexbeast · Jan 1, 2018

As long as it's safe in terms of the electrical part of the home then I will just use the adapters. I will link it when I get on my desktop I am not home right now. Not knowledgable on electricity at all so I was just trying to be cautious

kanewolf · Jan 1, 2018

I have had a pair plugged in at my house for years ...

alexbeast · Jan 1, 2018

Okay thank you for the reply ! Appreciate it a lot. Is your home new ? Mine is pretty old maybe 10-20 years. Even with being that old I don't think it would be a problem

kanewolf · Jan 1, 2018

Home was built in '86...

vmfantom · Jan 2, 2018

alexbeast :

Assuming the pair can stay encrypted, the main problem with powerline adapters would be electromagnetic interference (EMI) and how well the signal transits GFCI circuits (mostly a problem with newer houses), different phases, and different breaker boxes. You can get EMI filters for each powerline adapter to potentially improve the throughput, but at that point, you're in the price range of even better solutions. You also may see problems from microwave ovens, self-inductance, and wifi, since those can all interfere with the same frequencies used by powerline adapters.

Powerline adapters wouldn't likely impair other condo tenants' electricity in any way. But you can expect them to die at some point after their caps puff up enough from the occasional voltage spike.

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