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BeardyMcBeardFace

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#204808 18-Oct-2016 15:12
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Hi,

 

 

 

I have an odd wifi issue in my house. Recently had fibre installed and opted to have it installed in my lounge (at the front of house). My office is as the back of the house. Previously my router was in the kitchen (the middle of the house). Before I could get wifi everywhere, now I can get it everywhere except my office. The odd thing is my office computer shows a full wifi signal, but nothing loads. Same with my laptop when I am in the office. However if I step outside my office door into the hallway everything loads just fine. It appears something is interfering with my ability to fully connect, despite clearly being within wifi range. But whatever it is wasn't interfering when my router was in the kitchen.

 


Does anyone have any idea what this could be? Is it possible there is something within one of the walls that allows the wifi signal but no actually connection?

 

Would love some help, as I'd rather not run CAT through my attic if I don't have to.

 

Office computer is a mac mini if that sheds any light.


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  #1652961 18-Oct-2016 15:19
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Moving around with the laptop seems to strongly suggest it is signal strength, despite what your signal strength indicator is telling you.

 

Either improve the wireless somehow or run a cable.  In lieu of a cable you can try ethernet over power devices like these http://www.tp-link.com.au/products/details/cat-18_TL-PA4010PKIT.html which work pretty well (but may need to be power cycled a couple of times per year)

 

In general, cable is faster and more reliable than wireless.

 

I remain underwhelmed by wireless repeaters.





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