Wi-Fi extenders

Thank you for explaining further. Can you run a wired Ethernet from computer/router to an area that is closer to the cameras? I prefer and use Access Points. They provide higher bandwidth than extenders/repeaters and Mesh. They do require a wired ethernet line to each of these. I use a Ubiquiti Unifi AC Pro and AC LR which covers my 3-story home and much of my 1.3 acre lot. If you want pure wireless, then I recommend a mesh system. They are designed with very easy setup for your problem.

Another option may be to move your cable modem and router to a more central area of the house.

Maybe try a mesh type router like the google one.

OK, let me explain the situation. (Should have done that in the original post) We have a brick & stick that is 70' long two stories over a finished basement. The router is connected to the desktop at one end of the house. We installed a home security system that has three cameras as well as the base station that are set up 40 to 60 feet away. Vendor is telling me we need the extenders to reach the cameras. I need something that I can mount 30-35 feet out that will shoot the signal another 35-40 feet. Nothing moving, all stationary targets.

We have been using the PDQ Connect "Bullet" for years. It can pick up wifi and boost the signal from miles away. We use it on our RV and our Boat. My favorite feature is that it sets up a wireless network inside your RV or Boat for printing and connecting devices. Since all of our devices have logged into the PDC Wifi hub once, all I have to do is log the PDQ into the wifi signal that has the best signal. Automatically all of the other devices log on.

I believe PDQ Connect now calls the newest product PDQ Rocket.

My disclaimer as usual; the Wifi is only as good as the internet provided by the marina, campground, etc.

Ken

An extender doesn't give you a stronger signal it simply extends the signal it receives. If you put it at the far end of the router signal you get nothing. If you put it where the signal is 50% it will extend that out beyond the router's range.
Or sumtin like that

Check theBearExtender PC.

3 dog nights wrote:
Wildtoad, sounds interesting. What does it mean?? How do I change the setup or even see what I have??

Many current broadband services actually broadcast on both. In many cases, there is a 2gz and a 5gz option on the wireless signal. Your first option would be to use your device to scan for wireless signals and see if two are there (they are often identified with the gz numbers in some way). The 2gz has lower data speeds but higher range. The 5 is the opposite - higher data but lower speeds.

In our house, the main TV (which is only feet from the router) is hooked into the 5, as is our bedroom tv (which is directly above the router). All laptops and mobile devices connect to the 2, as you never know where they will be.

May or may not be a solution to your issue, but it's a place to start!

I had a wifi signal problem in my apartment. It is a large apartment and an older building with thick concrete walls and lots of steel that blocked the signal often to the bedroom where my computers are. Main modem is in living room as it is the only place it can be placed because of the wiring set up in a concrete building. I purchased an Netgear N300 Wifi Range Extender Model 2700. Problem solved. Just plug it in closer to computer and it amplifies the signal (not band width) and now have full signal and works superbly well. Sets up easily (one button to press to pick up signal and done). About $27.00 Cdn. from Amazon Highly recommend.

I had a wifi signal problem in my apartment. It is a large apartment and an older building with thick concrete walls and lots of steel that blocked the signal often to the bedroom where my computers are. Main modem is in living room as it is the only place it can be placed because of the wiring set up in a concrete building. I purchased an Netgear N300 Wifi Range Extender Model 2700. Problem solved. Just plug it in closer to computer and it amplifies the signal (not band width) and now have full signal and works superbly well. Sets up easily (one button to press to pick up signal and done). About $27.00 Cdn. from Amazon Highly recommend.

Wildtoad, sounds interesting. What does it mean?? How do I change the setup or even see what I have??