![]() Retest your throughput speed in the area that previously experienced less-than-optimal WiFi. Many promise the ability to extend a signal up to 10,000 square feet, while others have the ability to take signals from multiple bands of the router and combine them to create a more powerful repeated signal. (See “How to Set Up Your Extender” for more details.) Buyer note: not all range extenders are built equally. ![]() There is no hard and fast rule, but if your tests in areas away from your router are less than half of your base signal, it’s time to consider a range extender. Visit the spot (or spots) in your home where WiFi reception is slower. Run a throughput test in the general area of your wireless router and note the results. ![]() Ookla and Speed Test are two of the more popular WiFi speed testers, and both are available for IOS and Android for a minimal cost (or free). We recommend this series of steps: Step oneĭownload an app to your mobile device for portable testing. Basically, this means identifying the areas in your home where WiFi signals are weakest. Prior to choosing a WiFi range extender, it’s important to establish proper “benchmarks” for your home WiFi throughput.
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