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  1. #26

    Re: Wifi boosters

    If it was me I'd use the double homeplug in CC's second Amazon link (you can get them in Argos for the same price - http://www.argos.co.uk/product/5742734)

    Plug one into the wall next to your router (don't plug into a circuit breaker extension lead or it won't work) and plug one in the room with the tv etc. Connect one to the router with the provided network cable.

    You will also need a second router for the tv room to create a new wireless network. You will then have a wifi networks in both rooms. They are not expensive. This one in Argos is £20 http://www.argos.co.uk/product/1227291

    Then connect your TV room devices to the new network.

    That's the best you will get unless you run a cable from the main router across to the TV room and then add the new wifi router. The broadbandbuyer link in my first post will supply a £50 disc as well (either that or the £20 device from argos)

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    Re: Wifi boosters

    Quote Originally Posted by CCFCPhil View Post
    I'm using this site to test

    http://beta.speedtest.net/run


    Currently down to 10 Mbps in the front room away from the router. Nothing else is on.

    This site is recording 22 Mbps

    http://www.broadbandspeedchecker.co....Build=20170503


    If you use the current version of Ookla Speedtest instead: http://www.speedtest.net you can manually select the server each time.

    Would help bring a tad more consistency for your testing, rather than let the speed testing engine choose a server/location for you Though there will still be variables that influence your results.

    You will need a Flash capable browser for that site .

  3. #28

    Re: Wifi boosters

    Quote Originally Posted by Michael Morris View Post
    If it was me I'd use the double homeplug in CC's second Amazon link (you can get them in Argos for the same price - http://www.argos.co.uk/product/5742734)

    Plug one into the wall next to your router (don't plug into a circuit breaker extension lead or it won't work) and plug one in the room with the tv etc. Connect one to the router with the provided network cable.

    You will also need a second router for the tv room to create a new wireless network. You will then have a wifi networks in both rooms. They are not expensive. This one in Argos is £20 http://www.argos.co.uk/product/1227291

    Then connect your TV room devices to the new network.

    That's the best you will get unless you run a cable from the main router across to the TV room and then add the new wifi router. The broadbandbuyer link in my first post will supply a £50 disc as well (either that or the £20 device from argos)
    Thanks Mike... That's what I'll go for. Will let you all know the results. In't it exciting?

  4. #29

    Re: Wifi boosters

    Quote Originally Posted by Vimana. View Post
    If you use the current version of Ookla Speedtest instead: http://www.speedtest.net you can manually select the server each time.

    Would help bring a tad more consistency for your testing, rather than let the speed testing engine choose a server/location for you Though there will still be variables that influence your results.

    You will need a Flash capable browser for that site .
    Thanks Vimana, I need a standard test.

  5. #30

    Re: Wifi boosters

    Any updates? Can't stand the suspense.

  6. #31

    Re: Wifi boosters

    Quote Originally Posted by Michael Morris View Post
    Any updates? Can't stand the suspense.
    Maybe he's lost all connectivity!

  7. #32

    Re: Wifi boosters

    Quote Originally Posted by Michael Morris View Post
    Any updates? Can't stand the suspense.
    My TP-Link thingies arrived today, the ones Colonel Gadaffi suggested. I got a one port plug and a two port plug. The one port is upstairs, with the ethernet going to the router.

    Downstairs, one going to TV, one to PS4. Tested on PC, getting 53 mb/s downstairs and 56 upstairs. I am paying for 76 and complained to BT who have refreshed the line. May see an improvement.

    Wi-fi speed now 40 mb/s downstairs and upstairs.

    Netflix, definitely getting UHD now. Before it was switching to HD because the speed was too low.

    Thanks for the advice all.

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