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Originally Posted by iceman
I've got a Billion 7800N modem/router, and it's great - however there's some parts of the house where WiFi barely reaches and I'd like to get a stronger signal there.
I've seen/heard of Wi-Fi extenders..
How do they work?
What's the best one to get for my Billion?
Cheers and thanks
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Hi Mike,
Just last week I had need to research and purchase such a creature.
Instead of just getting a simple solution, I tried to future proof it and, what I ended up with is a Netcomm NP206.
It is a Wireless Powerline Kit.
So it does wireless rebroadcast AND provides two ethernet connection ports.
One piece plugs into a powerpoint near the router/modem and plugs into a spare ethernet port on the router/modem.
The other can be plugged into any power socket anywhere in the house, (YES even if it is on a separate circuit). It even works across "Multi Phase".
The second unit has two ethernet ports and a separate wireless broadcast (which appears as a new wifi source) and which can be turned on /off easily if you are concerned about wifi security.
I bought it from Office Works for $199.
But have seen it on eBay for less.
To protect the signal it uses some line filtering.
I am delighted with the results so far.
(And extra units can be bought to have wired outlets wherever you need a further ethernet connection (eg BluRay, Foxtel, Smart TV, etc).
You are welcome to come have a look if you are interested.
[I am not affiliated with any of the above businesses]