As can happen in many homes, the location of the modem router is not central to all the rooms and consequently, the signal does not arrive in the same way in all parts of the house.
It could also happen that, despite the router being strategically placed, the connection does not reach everywhere, such as in the garden.
Today the need to have a range and satisfactory coverage is almost a must, therefore it is necessary to extend the signal of the WiFi network.
To do this, there are several possibilities, all equally valid, the variable in the choice is, as always, the actual need of the user concerned.
Below we will see how to extend the WiFi network throughout the house and illustrate the different methodologies.
How to Extend the Wifi Network
Sometimes the simplest solution is the best. Also in this case, therefore, if you want to extend the home wifi network, it may be sufficient to change the wifi channel used.
In this way, it will be possible to circumvent or avoid any interference that may affect the quality and performance of the connection, the most common is an overlap of the wireless network between neighbors.
In this way, the signal will be improved and the reception of devices connected to the internet will be more fluid, without lag or signal suspensions.
Wireless Range Extender
The first method to extend the wifi network that we are going to know is the so-called wifi repeater, better known as a wireless range extender.
These are devices that allow you to amplify the wifi signal making it available throughout the house. The best models work on dual-band, with the 2.4 GHz frequency they pick up the signal from the modem router.
While with the 5 GHz frequency they make the internet line available to the connected devices.
There are also the latest generation models that work in tri-band, that is, they capture the signal at the 2.4 GHz frequency and return it using two 5 GHz frequencies.
It should be emphasized, however, that these models are of an advanced level for special needs.
Take Advantage of the Electrical System
Another possible solution to extend the wifi network is to take advantage of the home electrical system thanks to the new powerline ethernet technology.
Powerline technology is based on a data transmitter and a data receiver. The transmitter will be connected via cable to the ADSL router network and sends the data through the electrical network throughout the house.
There is also a receiver will be placed in the desired room and which can also act as a wifi access point.
MoCA technology (Multimedia Over Coax Alliance)
To extend the wifi network throughout the house, it is also possible to rely on the coaxial cables present in the house. In this case, two adapters will be needed:
the first is connected to the home ADSL modem router using a network cable and to the coaxial cable of the TV socket
the second is installed in the room where you want to put the wifi router that will amplify the wireless signal and will be connected to the coaxial socket of the TV and of course to a wifi router via Ethernet cable.
The connection speed that can be reached with this system is on average 270 Mbps.
Creating Bridges
This is another solution that can prove useful when trying to extend wifi throughout the house. In a nutshell, it is about creating a link, a bridge, between two wireless access points via directional antennas.
This method can prove to be decisive when it is necessary to connect two residential units of the same structure and property to the same ADSL network, a fundamental requirement since the IP address will be the same.
Strategic Location and Powerful Router
The last solution we propose is perhaps the simplest. Yes, because sometimes it may be sufficient to place the wifi modem router base in a central area of the house to have optimal coverage in all rooms.
If we add to this a powerful signal, therefore a very performing device, signal coverage can also be guaranteed in the spaces in front of the house, such as the garden.
In addition to all the methods that can be used to extend the wifi network described above, it should be borne in mind that sometimes it can happen that you are faced with a weak signal because it is the object of theft.
In fact, it is possible that someone is illegally using our internet line, thus weighing down the data transfer. An optimal way to secure the internet line is to use a WPA2 password.
Final Words
As we have seen, there are several methods to extend the wifi network throughout the house. Some are simple to implement, others a little less, and still others are simple tricks and strategies at no cost.
In any case, however, all those proposals are decisive, there is nothing left to do but choose the one that best suits your needs.