need some advice about how to improve my wifi.. as a background - i have my house on the control 4 system (smart home system) that controls my lights/speakers in each room/ and home theater. they also set up the wifi with a wireless controller and 3 wireless access points. the equipment they used was packedge and for many things only a dealer can make changes (and for any little thing, they charge a lot) i have a room that i am converting to an office. this room has some thicker walls between my router/wireless access points - and so my wifi is slow in that room. however this room does have a prewired ethernet outlet that gets great speeds - but the way i am arranging my office - the ethernet outlet is too far from my desk and i would like to avoid a bunch of wires on the wall/ceiling. what is the easiest way to convert that ethernet outlet to a wifi signal. signal extender, repeater or another wireless access point. i need it to be almost plug and play since i am trying to avoid wasting a trip by the dealer. thanks in advance i found these two items on amazon - would these work for my situation Amazon.com: WiFi Extender Signal Booster Up to 4000sq.ft and 40 Devices, WiFi Range Extender, Wireless Internet Repeater, Long Range Amplifier with Ethernet Port, 1-Tap Setup, Access Point, Alexa Compatible : Electronics Amazon.com: TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Range Extender (RE330), Covers Up to 1500 Sq.ft and 25 Devices, Dual Band Wireless Signal Booster, Internet Repeater, 1 Ethernet Port, White : Electronics
I use a google mesh system which has worked great for me. it has little satellite stations you can plug into Ethernet outlets that will serve as a Wi-Fi spot.
Man, technology has really isolated us if people are now asking how to network with members of their own family.
Don't get the tplink wifi extender. I had one and it very regularly drops connection for a few seconds at a time. It made video conferencing and gaming impossible. I recommend getting a dedicated mesh router system that has Ethernet backhaul to take advantage of your existing Ethernet. EDIT: now that I thought about it some more. A wireless access point would probably work better for you. Something like this in access point mode should work.
My suggestion, first try to maximize your existing wifi setup. Adding an extender may make things worse, not better, as you are introducing more signals potentially creating more interference and/or complications. Off hand, try: 1. Ensure you are not sharing bands with other nearby wifi networks. 2. Signal strength can be impeded by microwaves, baby monitors, or other household devices. 3. Ensure your hotspot, laptops, phones, are patched to current levels 4. If your laptop is newer, it's probably connecting via 5ghz. Try forcing it to 2.4ghz as that tends to go through walls better. (Or vice versa, as 5ghz tends to be faster, if the signal is clear) There is a lot more you can do so I'd suggest an internet/youtube search as there is plenty of advice. Or just hire a nerd for an hour or two. They can also recommend and setup products. Ask them to first try optimizing your current wifi but bring a mesh/extender with them in case it doesn't work.
Mesh router mostly solves everything because you can add more extenders. In the old days, you would use a powerline network adapter, but might as well spring for a mesh if your walls aren't lined with lead. If you're cheap and your devices total less than 20 (IoT etc...), I bought this used for half the price and am okay with it. Gives me 4K speeds on a 2 story 5 bedroom house, though my idea of online competitive gaming was playing Destiny on Stadia... www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Nighthawk-6-Stream-Router-RAX50/dp/B082X17B8P/
Definitely mesh out of that ethernet port if possible. I use DECO. Mesg night offer you some other perks you could be interested in. Extenders are powerlines are MID.
