Wifi extender that can get its source off of ethernet.

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moonfooy

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Hi,
I am looking for a wifi extender / router that will get its internet from ethernet to give the best connection. I would like to spend under $80 Canadian . It would be going into my basement so it would have to be able to cover a larger area.

My current network setup is bell and the modem that comes with it. I have an ethernet cable going downstairs into a switch and it is then plugged into my PC's. I would like to use a wired connection to output the wifi. Considering my wifi is already bad in the basement, I don't think retransmitting would be good.

Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
 
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photonboy
https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIADGE5R74269

I own that device. It does NOT contain a MODEM so you need your own DSL or Cable MODEM which would then connect to this router via an Ethernet cable (and this router has both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks though the wifi device must support 5GHz for it to work).

I don't recommend multiple routers (bridging etc). If you need more coverage and already have the router then I'd get a wifi extender or possibly a POWERLINE device (uses AC power to replace long ethernet cable).

Your ISP (Internet Service Provider) may even have issues with MODEMS/Gateways so you may need to do some research. They may also sell and/or rent something.
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A wi-fi extender simply plugs into a power socket to retransmit the wifi signal. It's not a replacement for a router.

Internet from ETHERNET?
Not sure what you mean. Do you mean get the Internet through the PHONE line?

Do you already have the MODEM?
The MODEM is what communicates with the Internet (to your ISP) and sometimes its standalone thus you add a separate ROUTER (without MODEM) but often people have a Router (slash "Gateway" device) that comprises both the MODEM and the Router (both wired and wireless).

ETHERNET is the cabling used for a WIRED connection between the ROUTER and local devices.

So you need to be very SPECIFIC about what your requirements are.
 
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photonboy

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https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIADGE5R74269

I own that device. It does NOT contain a MODEM so you need your own DSL or Cable MODEM which would then connect to this router via an Ethernet cable (and this router has both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks though the wifi device must support 5GHz for it to work).

I don't recommend multiple routers (bridging etc). If you need more coverage and already have the router then I'd get a wifi extender or possibly a POWERLINE device (uses AC power to replace long ethernet cable).

Your ISP (Internet Service Provider) may even have issues with MODEMS/Gateways so you may need to do some research. They may also sell and/or rent something.
 
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