- Extend network - extend internet access
throughout your home for wireless devices like iPads, iPods, laptops,
smart phones, game consoles, TVs and Fire TV Stick streaming media
player
- Enhance existing equipment - keep your current equipment and improve coverage to eliminate wireless dead zones
- Plug-and-play - sets up in minutes, no need to insert a CD or plug in Ethernet cables
- Push N Connect: Push N Connect
using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) connects computers and/or routers to
the extender quickly and securely
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- Say goodbye to Wi-Fi dead zones. Convenient, discreet and easy to
install, extended Wi-Fi coverage is just an outlet away with this
essentials edition extender. Boost your Wi-Fi for mobile devices and
connect a wired device such as Smart TVs or game consoles.
I live in a big house with ground floor, floor 1 and floor 2. The
original internet router given by my Internet Service Provider, was too
far away from my devices (laptop, smartphone) when I was on the top
floor. I was getting 1 bar internet signal and many of the times no
signal/internet at all! Then, I knew I had to get a Wi-Fi extender and
found this!- The "#1 Best Seller in Wireless Access Points" on Amazon
and I agree.
The item was delivered quick and packed adequately.
It's a good size and fits a UK 3-pin socket. Installation was
easy-peasy. All I had to do was plug it close to my current router,
switch it on, and press the "WPS" on the Wi-Fi extender and then press
the "WPS" on the router (you can also connect via browser. Instructions
given). Waited a minute and it was connected. Then, I unplugged the
Wi-Fi extender and moved it to a location where the Wi-Fi signal is weak
(top floor). Then, I had to connect my devices (smartphone, laptop...)
by searching for the Wi-Fi device and connecting to it...
The
Wi-Fi-Extender would be named [***Your existing Wi-Fi network
name***_EXT]. For example, "TalkTalk1234_EXT". You'll be asked to enter
password your current Wi-Fi password. All of this (the name and the
password to access the Extender can be changed via [www. mywifiext.net].
Username: admin, Password: password. This can be changed to. Note, you
must be connected to the extender to change these settings. All of
these instructions are included.
So, I connected the extender on
the top floor (where it was 0-1 bar signal with the previous router) and
the internet was good for a few minutes. I then realise that although I
had excellent/highest signal, Internet was not working. Many others
experienced this problem and returned it. I then plugged the extender on
the 1st floor, where the signal would normally be 2-3 bars with the
router. Then, it worked. No internet problem or loss of connection for
more than a month.
I RECOMMEND PLACING THE EXTENDER IN AN AREA
WHERE YOU WOULD NORMALLY GET 2-3 SIGNAL BAR STRENGTH IF YOU WERE USING
YOUR ROUTER PROVIDED BY YOUR INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER. If you place the
extender in an area where you normally get NO Wi-Fi signal or only 1
bar (weak) signal, it will not work. You can check this by using your
smartphone- move to a location where you get 'medium signal' when
connect to your main router, and then place the extender there. So I
placed mine on the 1st floor instead of the top floor. Works
brilliantly. No problems. If your device does not support Wi-Fi but can
have internet on it, then you can get an Ethernet cable and plug it into
the Ethernet port located at the bottom of the extender and connect it
to your device. When I go to sleep, I sometimes switch the extender off.
Next morning, put it back on, No problem (no setting the extender all
over again or anything. Turns on within a minute.)
100% recommend this Wi-Fi Extender. I will give an update after a year.
And
remember, when buying electrical devices (and even other expensive
items) such as smartphones, laptops, network adapters, DVD players, even
USBs, etc... Always buy from "Sold and Dispatched by Amazon". - avoid
third party sellers and even "fulfilled" sellers as it would reduce the
chance of you getting a defect, less hassle if a problem was to occur
and getting a genuine product.
-----------UPDATE-------------(After 1 year)
Nothing
to report other than it's work absolutely fine. I'm getting the same
Internet speed as if I was connected to the main router.
I have
changed the log-in password for the Extender and the main router- which I
recommend everyone doing to increase security. : If you let ANYONE use
your Wifi (i.e. your friend), they can use the default log-in info and
change the router settings and mess things up- then you have to call out
a network engineer to fix it= incur costs. Also, anyone would be able
to block you from the Wifi using the device's Media Access Control (MAC)
address, which is a unique identifier for a network device. This
Extender has the ability to do this via an Access Control List (ACL).
Sounds complicated but it can be done.
All good so far. Internet connection never went down. Still recommend.
