A range extender is a device that increases the range of your internet. It's a kind of access point for all your devices that need the internet. This device actually does nothing other than ���clone��� your internet connection.
Range extenders are also called access points or repeaters. Basically these are all the same devices. They expand access to the internet. From this you may conclude that a router also falls under this, but that is not the case. In addition to strengthening your connection, a router has many other functions. However, it is possible to set up an old router so that it can be used as a range extender.
There are also so-called home plugs or powerline adapters. These work much the same as a standard range extender. An advantage of these adapters is the fact that they work over the mains. This makes these adapters a lot more user-friendly. You don't have to pull any cables. With this system you only need to plug an adapter into the socket and connect it to the internet with a LAN cable. Any socket in your home can now be used to strengthen your internet connection, provided you also plug in an adapter.
By connecting a standard access point to your router with your UTP/LAN cable, you create a new WiFi point. So you can improve your WiFi signal in the areas where it is needed by installing an access point.
A range extender captures the existing WiFi signal and forwards it amplified. The advantage of a range extender is that it only requires a power socket. So you don't have to deal with complicated wiring. The disadvantage is that the bandwidth usually does not improve. This is because a range extender only amplifies signals with a low bandwidth.
A range extender is quite easy to install. First you determine in which room you want to place the range extender. This is usually in the middle of the router and where you want the signal to be improved. In general, range extenders have an indicator light that indicates whether the signal is strong enough. You will achieve the best results by having as few obstacles as possible between the extender and the router.
