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Home Networking WiFi Router Discussion Thread, Updated for 2023

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rickk
post Dec 28 2018, 11:51 PM

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Hi currently my plan is unifi 300mbps, stock router from tm (tp link ac1200)

Recently found out that my PC (in room) cannot detect the wifi. Even if connect, keep showing no internet access / troubleshoo showing "DNS server isn't responding". I never do any setup on router or my pc.

Oh ya, even i connect wifi with my phone (oneplus 5) in room, same distance as PC, the connection is really weak until like 0.5-0.8mbps!

My pc is about 20ft away from router. Pc using tp-link tl-wn727n (is it call wifi adapter?).

Was thinking to get some additional tool to enhance the wifi connection in my room and behind (dining room which about 25ft away from router). I'm sorry i don't know what it supposed to call technically, repeater? Wifi extender? Or?

Would appreciate if someone here could guide and recommend what tool to use?

Budget within 200 , possible?
rickk
post Dec 29 2018, 12:00 PM

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QUOTE(SilentVampire @ Dec 29 2018, 10:11 AM)
Not possible. Sounds like your router is having problems already. Click the link on my signature and read all the green text on 1st page, 1st post. You need a better wireless adapter as well.
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Alright will read it shortly. But, hypptv is working. At living room (router is here), wifi is working (phn can hit 60-80mpbs).
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post Dec 29 2018, 12:35 PM

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QUOTE(SilentVampire @ Dec 29 2018, 12:17 PM)
On 5GHz AC?

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It's 2.4ghz.
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post Dec 29 2018, 01:15 PM

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QUOTE(SilentVampire @ Dec 29 2018, 01:03 PM)
You need to be on 5GHz AC to fully utilise the speed. You will never get full speed on 2.4GHz.
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Hi, yes I know that.

But my concern is, when Im near the router, LAN and wifi is work. But when in room (20ft away from router), phone hardly to connect wifi, pc with wifi adapter langsung can't work with wifi.

From earlier advise, you said that it probably router issue (tm given one - tplink ac1200). In this case, I think better change router. But regret i have no time to study most disccusing brands in this forum (tp link, dlink, tenda asus etc) because I cannot tahan room has no internet access. Hence would appreciate if anyone could advise which router is suitable for me:


No require maximum speed but can reach my room with about 50-80mpbs im satisfy enough. Mainly wife and me watch videos via phone, pc and laptop only when in room.


I think I will exclude tplink since heard that tplink's after sales service/ update firmware is bad.


Perhaps will consider budeget around 200++

DIR-850L
DIR-842
DIR-825+
tenda AC10U

rickk
post Dec 29 2018, 02:39 PM

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QUOTE(SilentVampire @ Dec 29 2018, 02:32 PM)
I suggest the Tenda AC18. Just top your budget and get it. Very stable and worth the extra cash.
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Noted.

Anyway I was tried to reset the ac1200 just now. After re configured everything, my pc & phn able to detect the wifi in room already. But definetly will change the better router. Who knows later the issue happen again. But now got time to do some research before buy.

Thanks for the recommendation again brader!


 

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