Got Weak WiFi? Easy, Secure Solution
We now have an old Victorian house with solid, rather than stud walls, and just couldn't get decent WiFi signal from the router in the office to our living room. I did try force changing channels on router, and then a couple of WiFi boosters / extenders, but they were only vaguely successful, they had to be placed in such a way as they could pick up the router signal, but also close enough enough to the living room (because of the solid walls) to provide a signal. I did then consider using Ethernet cable, but the cable route would be problematic. So, I then discovered this TP-Link plug-in WiFi extender, which makes use of your home's existing power cable network, and after reading a couple of reviews thought I'd give it a try, even though the sockets are on separate rings. It worked like a charm, and provides a full WiFi signal. Setup is easy, you initially 'pair' the transmitter & receiver, and then hook up the transmitter to your router with the supplied Ethernet cable, and the receiver in your desired location. The TP-Link can either use WPS, which will take on the router SSID, providing seamless transition, or you can use the TP-Link's own SSID, if you'd rather, as I did, keep them separate. My phone has the details for both, so simply switches WiFi networks as I move around the house. You can also login into the TP-Link unit via your browser & assign a different SSID if required, in the same way as you can on a router. As a bonus, the receiver also provides Ethernet connectivity, perfect for connecting my CCTV system. You can buy additional receivers if you've got other WiFi problem areas within your home.
The package contains everything you need, and the units seem well made, as you'd expect from what is a respected brand within this field, and overall, excellent value for money. It provides a perfect working solution, which is also a lot neater, as no separate power adapters & leads, the unit is the power adapter.
Just bear in mind, they are designed to work with sockets on the same ring, or radial arm (Same fused power circuit from your consumer unit) and some people have had issues when plugged into multiway trailing socket adapters. I had to do so, but fortunately, it all works fine.
I just wish I'd tried these in the first place!Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Refurbished
