ea93105 Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 We've tried a wireless range extender with no luck , so I want to run a 30 meter ethernet cable to the remote area and then have a device which broadcasts wifi from there. What kind of device is available locally or Mercadolibre ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, ea93105 said: We've tried a wireless range extender with no luck , so I want to run a 30 meter ethernet cable to the remote area and then have a device which broadcasts wifi from there. What kind of device is available locally or Mercadolibre ? Thanks A regular WiFi router. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Day Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, ea93105 said: We've tried a wireless range extender with no luck , so I want to run a 30 meter ethernet cable to the remote area and then have a device which broadcasts wifi from there. What kind of device is available locally or Mercadolibre ? Thanks Hundreds on Mercado Libre. Many on Amazon.mx. Many on Amazon.us that ship to Mexico. Stick with reputable brands like Netgear, Linksys, Asus, TP-Link. PC Mag Best Routers 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha1 Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 I've used a Mesh system and it has great coverage. No luck with the extender. https://www.linksys.com/us/p/P-WHW0103/ Each unit will cover 1500 sq. ft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea93105 Posted June 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Is a wifi repeater the same thing as an extender ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Day Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Just now, ea93105 said: Is a wifi repeater the same thing as an extender ? No. Repeaters just amplify signal. Extenders create a network. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha1 Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, ea93105 said: Is a wifi repeater the same thing as an extender ? Yes, depending on how the manufacturer is describing the item. A mesh is a repeater in a sense. https://www.lifewire.com/mesh-network-vs-range-extender-4148022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea93105 Posted June 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Browsing Mercadolibre I see some TP link "repetidores" which have a rj45 plug but also two cylindrical shaped plugs , what do those plug into ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea93105 Posted June 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 16 minutes ago, AngusMactavish said: A regular WiFi router. I found a TP-Link router also on ML, will there be any compatibility issues connecting to the Telmex router ?. Do I simply program in the Telmex password ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Day Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 11 minutes ago, ea93105 said: I found a TP-Link router also on ML, will there be any compatibility issues connecting to the Telmex router ?. Do I simply program in the Telmex password ? First of all, the place you're running the cable to: How much area do you have to cover with your wireless signals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 56 minutes ago, ea93105 said: I found a TP-Link router also on ML, will there be any compatibility issues connecting to the Telmex router ?. Do I simply program in the Telmex password ? You would use the password of the secondary router to log on through it. It is better if you buy a dual band WiFi, the 5 MHz band is less used, reduced interference, and is data transfer faster. It is no big deal to add routers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea93105 Posted June 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 1 hour ago, All Day said: First of all, the place you're running the cable to: How much area do you have to cover with your wireless signals? It's a separate casita so not huge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Day Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 22 minutes ago, ea93105 said: It's a separate casita so not huge OK, you'll have no problem. That's a very small coverage area. You'll plug the cable into your modem at the house and run it to the wifi router in the casita. The wifi router will have it's own separate network/password from the house modem. I would look at these: Best Wifi routers under $100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkessler Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Ubiquiti Unifi system is your best option. Run cables from your switch to a couple of remote points and install dual band Unifi access points at each. You run a management program to configure them They can mesh connect too and your devices can seamlessly roam. Very popular in the Raquet Club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmudgeon Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 15 hours ago, AngusMactavish said: It is better if you buy a dual band WiFi, the 5 MHz band is less used, reduced interference, and is data transfer faster. Unfortunately the 5MHz band is less useful in Mexico since it does not penetrate our steel/cement walls as well as 2.4MHz. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Curmudgeon said: Unfortunately the 5MHz band is less useful in Mexico since it does not penetrate our steel/cement walls as well as 2.4MHz. Well I guess my walls are inferior to yours, I get faster bandwidth with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha1 Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 22 minutes ago, AngusMactavish said: Well I guess my walls are inferior to yours, I get faster bandwidth with it. 5 MHz is faster, however it doesn't travel as far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 3 minutes ago, Alpha1 said: 5 MHz is faster, however it doesn't travel as far. Well, I guess my walls are inferior AND my lot is small. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 That's not surprising.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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