There’s nothing worse than sitting down at your computer or pulling out your phone to scroll the web, only to be interrupted by a choppy WiFi signal.
Households have to split monthly feeds and sign long-term contracts for internet access, but signal and speeds are poor and random dropouts occur. This can be frustrating, but some gadgets are said to boost even the weakest signals.
This comes from a journalist who claims he was able to solve internet problems “within 24 hours” with a £22 device. Mirror reporter Samuel Jones noticed that when he had to move his computer to a new room, the signal on the WiFi icon was weak after a prolonged setup.
His relocation plan turned out to cause more problems than he expected, but after consulting Amazon, he was able to find a solution in the form of a WiFi extender, specifically the TP-Link AC1200. Thanks to the tech giant’s Prime shipping service, the item arrived quickly, further reducing his stress levels.
See what he said about the experience in his own words below, as reported by the Mirror.
“Easy setup”
We’re about to have a baby, and even before the baby arrives, strollers, cribs, and all kinds of toys are already making the house feel a little smaller. So I had to move my computer setup that was in the spare bedroom to have a place to put all the baby clothes.
No problem. The utility room has a perfect spot for my computer monitor and enough space to squeeze a chair in, so I thought I had my problem solved.
So I had to move my computer setup that was in the spare bedroom to have a place to put all the baby clothes. No problem. Utility Her room has a perfect spot for a computer monitor and enough room to squeeze a chair in, so I thought the problem was solved.
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After what felt like an eternity of dismantling the desk and disconnecting 6,000 wires (who knew a basic setup could be this complicated), I thought I was done. Ta. That was until I started using a laptop.
The WiFi icon had that dreaded single line indicating a very weak signal, which was showing up in the speeds. Web pages took a long time to load, and I couldn’t do things like watch videos, so my relocation plan fell through before it even started.
In hindsight, I should have thought about that before moving, but I live in an average-sized house rather than a thickly walled mansion, and that was definitely an issue I didn’t anticipate. was. However, the utility space was located farthest from the router and seemed out of reach.
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After a few huffs and puffs, I remembered hearing about Wi-Fi extenders. I’ve always been a bit cynical about such things and wasn’t sure if it would work, but I thought it was worth a try.
After scouring Amazon, I found that I could get it pretty cheap and thought it might be worth a try before I go through the trouble of setting it up in another inconvenient spot in my house. And it proved to be a great decision.
After reading reviews of fairly basic options, I chose the £20.99 TP-Link AC1200. He chose the latter, at £21.99 if you chose to include an ethernet port. Thanks to Amazon Prime, it arrived the next day and was very easy to set up.
I initially tried running it via the WPS button, but couldn’t get it to work, so I opted for the TP-Link app, which worked fine. After a quick setup to connect to your existing Wi-Fi, you’re ready to go.
Just connect within your router’s existing range and the signal will be welcomed. I cautiously turned on my computer and prayed it was working properly. And I was happy to see that one Wi-Fi line had been replaced with a full bar.
I’ve used it for about a week and found it to be a good fit. This also has the added bonus of pushing the signal further out into the garden, which will be welcome during the summer months.
If you have Wi-Fi dead zones or weak signal areas around your home or garden, you might want to give it a try. Some Wi-Fi boosters are quite large and a bit ugly. I mean, it looks out of place when connected, but this booster didn’t feel too bad in that regard.
One thing worth noting is that the place you plug it in has to be within the router’s existing range for it to work and send more signal. Other user reviews left on Amazon are generally very positive, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
One person said: “It was very easy to set up and worked great. I had a room where the Wi-Fi was very slow. After installing the extender and connecting to the network it created, the signal was boosted by about 50x. .”
Another cost-effective alternative is the TP Link 300Mbps Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender for £12.99 at Argos.
To get the TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Extender for just £22, visit Amazon here and order now.
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