Have a repeater to improve the Wi-Fi network, it is something very common. It is a type of economical device, easy to use and that can be very useful for those areas where the signal reaches worse. However, using it correctly is going to be key. Sometimes it may not really improve your network. Therefore, we are going to give you some advice that can be very useful for you to optimize your connection and be able to connect from anywhere in the house.
The objective is to avoid instability, loss of speed or annoying cuts. Although a repeater may be an option to take into account, we are also going to talk about another that may be ideal in many cases: the Mesh systems. We’re going to explain how they work and why you should try them.
Connect your repeater by cable
What we propose to you is that connect the repeater by cable, instead of connecting it to the router via Wi-Fi. To do this, what you must have is an Ethernet cable that goes from the router to this device, so you may have to carry out an installation at home, in case you have not done it previously.
With this, you are going to turn that repeater into an access point with greater capacity. Instead of connecting to the router wirelessly, something that will always cause the signal to weaken, you will be able to obtain a more stable connection via cable and thus avoid outages, achieve greater speed and stability.
It is important to have a good cable. Basically, you need a cable that is Gigabit Ethernet to reach up to 1 Gbps of symmetrical speed and be able to make the most of your optical fiber. Of course, it is also necessary that the repeater be compatible with this type of cable and use it correctly.
Alternative with Mesh systems
Beyond using a repeater, which as we have shown you could connect by cable, we also want to recommend the use of Mesh systems. Unlike repeaters, in this case they do not connect directly to the router, but rather there are several satellites that connect to each other. It is very useful to cover a large area of the house.
Depending on the model you have, you may have more or less satellites available. The more you have, the more space you can cover in your home and be able to have a connection in more places in the home without problems. You can cover several hundred square meters simply by having 3 or 4 satellites available.
You will be able to connect to Mesh systems both via Wi-Fi and also via cable. You simply need to have a model that is compatible with both options. That will give you greater flexibilityto connect devices of all kinds and not worry about having poor coverage if you connect to the router.
Therefore, you can choose to connect your wired repeater and thus achieve greater stability and speed. You will also be able to use a Mesh system, ideal for covering a large area of your home. In both cases, you will be able to have a better connection than if you connect through a repeater that links to the router wirelessly.
