Hello,
How can I fix this problem?
I can only spend less than $150. I cannot afford a Pepwave Device Connector, which is $399. Will the Pepwave Surf On-The-Go work? It costs $125.
I care about security, but I can only follow directions. I do not understand how routers or wifi work or what all the number mean, I just follow all the directions given to me. If you have technical advice, please provide explicit directions on how exactly to set it up.
I searched this forum for similar advice and only saw stuff about Ubiquiti AmpliFi HD routers and Eero, and the Ubiquiti is too expensive and the Eero is owned by Amazon, which like Apple, do not make security and privacy a priority.
Thank you so much in advance for your suggestions.
The most effective and performant way to extend the network would be to run an ethernet cable from the Surf SOHO to some other place in the house where a dedicated wireless access point is installed.
What is a dedicated wireless access point? How do I install it? and does it cost less than $150?
There are many many things that might extend the range of a wifi nework. Here is my writeup on the options
Since money is an issue, you might consider using an old router as an access point. That means connecting the old router to the Peplink router via Ethernet. WAN port of old router into a LAN port on the peplink router. Then configure the old router with the same network name and password as the Peplink router. There is a bit more to it, but that should get you started.
Here are some things you can do without spending any money. The first thing I would check is that the radio transmit signal on the router is set to highest output. In the router configuration settings, go to AP–>Settings–>Output Power. Second, I would place the router in a central location in the house if possible. Third, I would experiment with the positioning of the built-in antennas. My router is located on the second floor of my house in a corner, but the antennas point down at about 30 degrees and their direction is to the diagonal point of the house. Fourth, use 2.4GHz instead of 5Ghz–2.4GHz is slower but has better range. If none of this worked for me, I would add a range extender that uses the house electrical wiring to transmit the signal from the router to a second location. The range extenders are usually inexpensive. For example: TP-Link AC750 WiFi Extender (RE220), Covers Up to 1200 Sq.ft and 20 Devices, Up to 750Mbps Dual Band WiFi Range Extender, WiFi Booster to Extend Range of WiFi Internet Connection
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