QUOTE(sandkoh @ Jun 17 2017, 11:02 AM)
hi, installed modem dir-850l near downstair tv. upstair now have weak wifi signal.
is there an alternative to buy higher power modem to extend coverage? any recommendation?
can use old streamyx modem as repeater to cover upstair wifi?
There are 3 options:
1) Repeater over wifi: You put any router/wifi extender at upstairs and it will connect to the router downstairs using wifi. Very cheap, but your maximum speed is only half from the speed that you get using direct LAN cable
2) Repeater over LAN cable: You put any router/wifi extender at upstairs and it will connect to the router downstairs using LAN cable. Medium cost but very messy to layout the LAN cable from downstairs to upstairs. It will be high cost if involve conceal wiring.
3) Repeater over power socket: You put any router/wifi extender at upstairs and it will connect to the router downstairs using power socket. Highest cost from the 3 option but very easy to setup. No messy cable but have to sacrifice 2 plug point (1 downstair + 1 upstair) or can use AC pass-thru. If the power cable quality degrade, speed also will degrade. If your house electrical wiring is 3 phase, then need to buy the powerline that support 3 phase
I personally have experience both 2 (internet) & 3 (hypptv). I go for option 3 and regret not knowing option 3 before I did the option 2 since I go for conceal wiring on option 2. In the end my option 2 is expensive (RM1k) compared to my option 3 (RM140)

Sample powerline kit:
http://www.tp-link.com.my/products/details...PA4530-KIT.htmlThis post has been edited by lukemanz: Jun 17 2017, 09:54 PM