“WiFi extender My router is on the roof of a shop about 100 metres from our boat. On my nexus7 tablet I get about 1mps and on the laptop using a rocket antenna about 5mps. Can you tell me if you make a range extender we could use on the boat at this range that would boost the signal and give us more MPs to watch YouTube and videos on the net. We are in France and are using SFR as our internet provider. Cheers Pete”
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This device will help but keep it in an indoors area on the boat away from the water and wind
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It should work for you. I replaced my cheapo TP-Link extender ($19.99) with this Netgear extender for $42 and I'm VERY SATISFIED. I have a Roku 4 that can output 4K to my Sharp 70" 4K TV and have the Fios Quantum Gatway router from Verizon and my Internet speed is 50/50 Mbps. Unfortunately my router is upstairs and the Roku 4 and TV are in the basement so I could only get about 12 Mbps over WiFi from the Roku 4 in the basement (4K needs about 15 Mbps). So, I set up this Netgear extender, ran an Ethernet cable from the extender to the Roku 4 and now I'm getting about 30 Mbps in the basement and the 4K signal looks AMAZING on my TV. The difference between 4K and 1080p on a large TV (60"+) is noticeable and I have to say House of Cards streamed through Netflix in 4K looks even better than it does on Blu-ray with my PS4. I highly recommend this extender, but use with Ethernet cable for best results when streaming.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes. What speeds do you get from that Internet wirelessly in the same room? Divide that in half and that's most likely what you'll have for streaming with the wifi extender. Definitely recommended for better wifi at a distance. Check to see if the current router is dual band though. If it is, buy a dual and wifi extender
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, a range extender will help you. You could even buy 2- putting 1 in your shop (maybe close to a window) and the second on the boat. This will help create 2 zones where the signal strength will be greater. Start with 1, then see if you need to buy a second. You've already done a great job because you understand what your current strength is. Comparing it to the new setup will be easy and you'll know if it is having the desired effect almost immediately. Good luck!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Not This Very Extender
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Try setting up a AP( Access Point) instead of a range extender
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yup it would... Good idea. or replacing it with a stronger router ... Hawking make good products for this sort off thing...hope this helps cheers mate!!!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Amp Wireless makes extenders as well as repeaters that may help solve your problem. Plus, their tech support line is helpful. Good luck,
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