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Extending Wi-Fi Range - Setting Up Mesh Network?

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rjbinney:
Before I get to my post - here's a fun fact. I knew I'd posted a while back about improving the speed/access inmy old house. I thought I'd take a look-see in case there was any advice that was usable - and realized I posted it almost exactly ten years ago. I bet technology has changed a bit!

Dear Internet:

I live in a smallish apartment, but with lots of interference. My cable modem/wireless router is centrally located and gives decent coverage to all rooms. (But it's ancient - I bought it nearly three years ago!!!!!)

The interference is messing with my Sonos Connect, which is at the far end of the apartment. I'd like to move my modem/router to that end and plug a CAT5 directly into the Connect; I believe that will fix that problem.

But I'm worried that my wi-fi signal will be too weak at the other end of the apartment - where I stream teevee.

If I just buy the latest and greatest in new wireless modem router technology, do you think that will do the trick?

Or do I need something more? I used those Powerline adapters ten years ago (I don't remember what brand, I think Linksys). I hear setting up a "mesh network" is the bee's knees.

Knowing that there will be follow-up questions...

What Does Anyone Recommend?

Love,

Bob

BC_Programmer:
Have you explored the option of selecting a different wireless channel for your router? That may reduce interference problems with other devices, eliminating the need to move anything?

rjbinney:
Yeah I've played around a bit - particularly with the channels for Sonos (1, 6, and 11 are the options).

Lisa_maree:
If the ethernet over power has worked OK for 10 Years i would get a pair of newer ethernet over power adapters with wireless like these.

https://www.tp-link.com/au/home-networking/powerline/tl-wpa8630p/

rjbinney:
Thanks, I should have been more clear. I've moved since then. I just have the one Netgear router now.

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