Thursday, November 30, 2017

Powerline Adapters and Mesh Routers can extend your WiFi range



Powerline Adapters and Mesh Routers can extend your WiFi range

Fix your slow internet with these networking options

Powerline adapters and mesh routers can extend your WiFi range where there were previously dead spots, and even push it out into your backyard



 

If you are sick of suffering from poor WiFi connections or slow streaming speeds in your house or apartment, may be you need not just a new router, but a new type of router. To spare yourself the headache of searching the ideal router location, consider these two easier alternatives: Powerline adapters, which transmit data using the electrical wiring in your home, and mesh routers — small wireless routers that share data simultaneously with one another, increasing wireless coverage.

How powerline networks work

Powerline adapters, rather than broadcasting data wirelessly, send it through the electrical wiring in your home, from one powerline adapter to others on the same network (they are sold in pairs). The devices, which resemble AC adapters, plug directly into your wall outlets and have one to two Ethernet ports used to directly connect to devices.

To set up a powerline network, you will need to connect the adapter either directly to a cable modem or internet-connected Ethernet hub. Some don’t feature wireless connectivity, but you can use your powerline adapter in conjunction with wireless router by connecting the two via the Ethernet port.

The distance between powerline adapters will affect the strength of the connection. If the distance between your devices is too great, your signal may be too weak to be considered reliable. You can always add an extra adapter or two to boost the signal strength.

How mesh networking works

Mesh networking devices are more like your current router than a powerline adapter. A mesh network comprises multiple wireless routers designed to share data with one another and expand wireless network coverage when that single routers can’t.

To set up a mesh network, you’ll need to connect the primary mesh router, responsible for broadcasting your connection to the companion routers, to your modem. From there, you can plug your other mesh routers anywhere throughout your home.

Mesh network devices usually feature smartphone apps that grant you more control over what goes on in your network. You can monitor devices on the network, impose limits on devices belonging to children, easily allow guests access to your network.

Source | Economic Times | 1st December 2017

Regards

Pralhad Jadhav  

Senior Manager @ Knowledge Repository  
Khaitan & Co 



Twitter Handle | @Pralhad161978

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