Increase Livebox 2.0 WiFi Range: Budget-Friendly Devices & Solutions for Apartment Connectivity

Question

Hello,
I need something that will increase my wifi range in the apartment. I have Livebox 2.0 in one room and unfortunately, but in the last room the range is minimal. I need some inexpensive (within +/- PLN 100) device that I can, for example, put in the middle room, with which I will connect from the last room.
The most important thing is that it connects to the livebox wirelessly and passes the signal wirelessly. Unfortunately, cables are out of the question.

PPK · Answer

It will be hard because Livebox 2.0 has no external antenna. All you have to do is drag the ethernet cable and possibly a small accespoint. Such as, e.g.

waldek123 · Answer

Repeter wi-fi

krzysiek_krm · Answer

Hello, maybe something like that there are probably other models. Other manufacturers probably also offer something like that. Regards

matek451 · Answer

It's Livebox, so using an AP Client or repeater means trouble. Livebox has problems assigning LAN addresses after DHCP to devices connected to AP Client / Repeater. Requires DHCP server to run on AP Client.Repeater, i.e. proper configuration of both devices. The AP Client must be in a place where the WiFi signal from Livebox is around -70dBm. AP Client works in one network with Livbox, receives via WiFi and then via LAN cable. Repeater is a slow, unreliable and unstable mode, one radio receives and transmits over WiFi

adriano1191 · Answer

I think I will invest in such a small repeater. Thanks for the offer. edit: Hmm, I don't know now. I've used something like this before. I have an old tplink TL-WR543G and it connects to the Livebox wirelessly and then gives me the Internet cable. The problem is that currently I don't really have a place to put it so that it catches a good signal and that's why I was thinking about some completely wireless solution

krzysiek_krm · Answer

Maybe from another barrel. There are probably some solutions that extend the network with the help of electrical installation.

matek451 · Answer

WR-543 connects to WiFi in the Client Router or WISP mode, and then you have a second WiFi network created by him at home. Devices connected to Livebox and WR-543 are in different networks and cannot see each other. WR-543 does not have AP Client mode. If you are satisfied with such a solution, use it.

myszkoscielna · Answer

I support this proposal avoid repeaters, this WIFI mode is generally known for its problematic operation.

adriano1191 · Answer

So it makes no sense to do it completely wireless. I will try to pull the cable to the other room and put an AP there. And what do you think about something like this?

makosuu · Answer

I think it's better than a repeater, I have a 5m flat Ethernet cable to pass under the door and it works well. As an AP or repeater, I recommend TL-WR740N with preloaded Gargoyle. Good price and possibilities.

PPK · Answer

It is worth checking if the coverage problems are caused by the clogging of 2.4 GHz WiFi channels. I change the channel at least once a month (manually) because around 34 different devices work in the area and most are configured for 1; 6th and 11th channel. I use InSSIDer to check.

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