If you are trying to fix spotty Wi-Fi coverage, you might have tried using multiple Wi-Fi extenders to get a better connection. Although that could work, there are some things that you need to know.
Using Multiple Extenders
Wi-Fi extenders provide relief when you find your Wi-Fi not connecting properly, but there are some shortcomings.
While a single one deployed is fine as it allows you to stream videos without consuming your mobile data, using multiple extenders can create headaches and may not be as effective.
Wi-Fi extenders have disadvantages such as congestion, latency, and the complexity of several concurrent networks in the same space. If you use multiple extenders, the disadvantages are multiplied, too, according to HowtoGeek.
Now, with that in mind, it is not recommended that you use multiple extenders because it is like applying multiple bandages to the same problem.
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If your Wi-Fi connection is cruddy and you are considering using several extenders to fix it, you should upgrade your router instead.
For most people, it is highly recommended to use a mesh system instead of building an inferior alternative with a patchwork of extenders.
Tips When Using Multiple Extenders
Although it is strongly advised not to use multiple extenders in the same location, you can use them if you want to minimize the negative impact of the poor Wi-Fi setup, according to Business Insider.
Maybe you are in a bind, and you're working with a small budget or making do with your hardware. Whatever the reason is, you can use these tips to make the best of a less-than-ideal network setup.
Move the Wi-Fi Router to Check on the Connection
If possible, it is best to move your Wi-Fi router to a better location in your area. Poorly placed Wi-Fi routers are one of the reasons why people look into Wi-Fi extenders in the first place, according to LifeWire.
For example, if the utility drop from your ISP is at the far end of your house, then you still have issues getting good coverage at the other end of your house.
Just moving the router can help improve your Wi-Fi connection so you do not need a Wi-Fi extender or can get by with just a single extender to reach an isolated dead spot in your area.
Check the Router If it Has Companion Extenders
It may be rare, but it does happen, and it is worth looking into if you are considering Wi-Fi extenders.
Some manufacturers have specific router models that support special integration with extenders that the same manufacturer makes.
For example, TP-Link has a system called OneMesh that lets you connect compatible routers and extenders together into a mesh-like system that is superior to just tacking on a third-party extender.
If you own a TP-Link AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 router, you can purchase a TP-Link RE600X Wi-Fi Extender and enjoy unified control and roaming with one Wi-Fi network name and login.
If you do not have a router compatible with these types of systems, it is not worth the expense of purchasing a new router and compatible Wi-Fi extender. It is best to get a new mesh system for the same price.
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Written by Sophie Webster
