Hello everybody! Very often, the wireless Wi-Fi network does not reach the necessary places, and the router is not transferable. Therefore, in this article we will consider how to strengthen ourselves.
The quality of the device providing wireless Wi-Fi access to the Network, is a fundamental factor in the stability, range, speed of the Internet connection. In this catalog there is a wide selection of functional, powerful network transmitters that will provide comfortable remote use of the Internet to several devices. However, if there is an urgent need to establish the Internet, we will provide you with proven ways to improve the existing Wi-Fi signal.
Ways to improve the signal of wai file
Tip 1. Find the optimal location of the access point, where the signal will be prevented by a minimum of objects (walls, furniture, electrical appliances). The programs Heatmapper, Netgear's WiFi Analytics, inSSIDer forOffice, etc. will help determine the weak and strong places of Wi-Fi coverage.
Tip 2. Adjust the position of the router antenna. The banal cause of deterioration of the wireless signal can be the horizontal or directed to the other side of the antenna position.
Tip 3. Optimize your settings. In the device settings, you can change the transmitter power to high. It is also worth trying to change the frequency of the signal transmission from 2.4GHz (which is used by a lot of electronics) to 5GHz - the amount of interference is reduced to a minimum.
Tip 4. Developers of some network transmitters occasionally release updates that extend the functionality, stability, continuity of the update connections are available in the corresponding device firmware tab (192.168.1.1 in the address bar of the browser).
Tip 5. Use a repeater or an artisan signal amplifier. A special device "Repeater" or a competently executed reflective amplifier can increase the range of the Wi-Fi signal.
Do not forget to monitor the performance of the equipment. Probably, failure of any working element and is the reason of deterioration of a signal.
If you have a large living area that is not completely covered by your Wi-Fi router, then you can leave the situation by expanding the coverage area with an additional modem. The second modem connects to the first, which allows you to provide Internet, for example, a private house. On how to do this, read the article.
There are two ways to connect a second router: using the wire that connects them, and using.
We will consider the second method, since it is convenient in terms of what you do not need to pull the cable from one router to another. However, here it will be necessary to configure additional equipment, which we will consider in more detail using the example of a router TP-Link TL-WA901N.
So, you need two routers: the first one will be used to connect to the Internet, and the second will act as an access point.
For example, you, providing him with access to the Internet. Now you can go directly to connecting an additional router. Connect it to your computer and go to the menu "Network Management Center and sharing» through the menu "Control Panel" .
In the left part of the window that opens, select the link "Change adapter settings" .
Open the "Connect to local Area Networks"And in context menu select Properties .
In the opened list, select the parameter with one click "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)" and just below the point Properties .
In the tab "Are common" mark the point "Use the following IP address" and enter the settings, as in the screenshot below.
Now open your main browser and in the address bar enter the IP address indicated on the bottom of the router (by default it is 192.168.1.254). In the login and password fields, type admin.
The router settings will open, where in the left part of the window go to the menu "Wireless Network" - "Wireless Network Settings" . In the central part of the page in the column "Mode of operation", set the parameter "Universal repeater" . Click the button "Search" .
The available wireless networks are displayed, among which, find and select yours by pressing the button "Connection" .
Now you need to go to the security settings. To do this, on the left side of the router settings, open the menu "Wireless Network" - "Wireless Security" . In this menu, set the settings exactly as you stand on the first router. Save the changes and reload the point.
On the left, click the tab "Condition" and, updating the page, pay attention to the parameter of the item "Channel" . If it changes, then there has been an error in the security settings.
This completes the configuration of the second router. From now on, the Internet will be distributed from two modems, greatly expanding the boundaries of wireless communications.
In most cases, for distribution wireless internet at home use Wifi router, which justifies itself in a small apartment. But if you live in a big country house or a high-rise apartment, then in any case there may be problems with the coverage and stability of the connection. Consider how to amplify the WiFi signal in several ways.
To strengthen the WiFi signal is very simple and easy with the help of a so-called repeater (repeater) - a device that captures the signal of a wireless network, amplifies and distributes it further. Sounds easy and works just the same. The device can be put in the place where the signal of the router is very weak - just connect it to the network and adjust it accordingly.
Also, to enhance the signal, you can use another WiFi router that supports WDS (Wireless System Distribution) mode. In this case, the device acts as a repeater, thereby increasing the coverage range of the network. Such an alternative expansion of the coverage area justifies itself only when there is a second (old) router in the house, but to buy a special router for this purpose in order to turn it into a repeater mode is not profitable, and it is not advisable. It should also be borne in mind that different router models have slightly different settings, operating modes and control panel interface. First you need to find out which IP address is registered in our router.
Where to see the IP address of the router
The router's IP address is a key parameter that can be specified in the operator's instruction or marked in the user's notebook, and is usually required for network configuration. In order to learn it, you need to connect the WiFi router to the computer using a cable or via a WiFi connection. Then you need to go to the Network and Sharing Center, by right-clicking on the network connection icon in the tray.
Go to the "Changes to adapter settings" section, which is on the left side of the window. In the next step, right-click on the active connection to the router and select "Status" from the menu that appears. In the window "Status: Wireless network connection", Click the" More Details "button, and then check the" Default IPv4 Gateway "parameters - exactly, here the IP address of the router is registered.
Checking and configuring the router settings
To change the settings of the router, copy the recorded IP address to the address bar of the browser and press Enter. After entering the user name and password (if not changed, they can be found in the instructions to the router, usually admin / admin) get into the device settings. First, check which channel the router uses - by default this option is set to "Auto" - it needs to be changed, for example, to 04.
Then you need to check whether the WDS option is turned on. Not every repeater requires it, but in most cases, the inclusion of this function is extremely necessary for the correct operation of the network. Verify that all options are correctly installed, confirm them and exit the router settings.
Repeater connection
If you use modern devices - a router and a repeater - in many cases, simply pressing the WPS button is enough. After connecting both devices to the WiFi network, press this button and after a few minutes the router and the repeater will "connect" without any third-party user intervention. But not all devices have this function, because users can use outdated models. So, consider how to connect the repeater to the router manually.
First of all, you need to know the IP address of the repeater - we perform the same above operations as in the case of an IP router. We connect the device to the computer via a cable or WiFi, open the "Network and Sharing Center", "Change adapter settings", etc. Then copy the IP address of the default IPv4 gateway to the browser line and enter the repeater settings.
First of all, you need to put your own password to the settings interface - you need to do the same for the WiFi router. It is not recommended to use the default login credentials - anyone who knows the name of the router or repeater manufacturer can quickly and easily connect to the network and change the settings. Typically, modern repeaters work in a similar way, so consider the standard connection procedure. If there are any inaccuracies, we recommend that you view the documentation for the device.
After setting the password. The search will begin wireless networks. In the list that appears, select the network for which you want to expand the coverage range and amplify the signal. Then select the way to protect the network and enter the password. We must remember that repeaters duplicate the WiFi network ID, which can cause the user some doubts - whether we connected to a router or a repeater. In the repeater parameters, you can change the display name by deactivating the function responsible for duplicating the SSID. By changing the name we can choose which of the devices we want to connect to. If there is a router nearby, then we connect to it, but if you want to use WiFi network at a considerable distance, it is better to use the connection with the repeater.
