The home network is set up and works perfectly – but the WiFi signal only arrives at a low transmission rate in some rooms? Then a WLAN repeater could be the solution. The device increases the range of the WLAN signal and prevents slow internet access and frustration when surfing. You can find out here the advantages of a WLAN repeater, how you use the device and what you should consider when buying.
- The WLAN repeater, also known as a repeater, acts as an intermediary between the WLAN router and end devices.
- Especially in houses or apartments with several rooms, the WiFi range is often affected.
- If you are interested in buying a WLAN amplifier, you can fall back on a wide variety of different models and manufacturers thanks to the uniform WLAN standard.
What is a WLAN repeater?
The WLAN repeater, also known as a repeater on abbreviationfinder, acts as an intermediary between the WLAN router and end devices. The device receives the WLAN signals from the router and forwards them processed. This increases the range of the radio network enormously. Laptops and tablets can therefore also be used in rooms that otherwise do not receive much from the router signal. Apart from a better signal strength, nothing changes for the end devices, because the name of the network and the access data remain the same.
Better WiFi signal thanks to the amplifier
Especially in houses or apartments with several rooms, the WiFi range is often affected. Walls, large pieces of furniture and neighboring wireless networks in particular can disrupt the transmission rate and reduce surfing speed. With a WLAN repeater, the range can easily be doubled. The top floor, the basement or the garden terrace can easily be supplied with Internet even though they are far away from the router. WLAN repeaters also have advantages for the location of the router. In the past, the location of the router had to be checked meticulously. Thanks to the amplifier, the router can now also be set up as desired.
The right location for the WiFi repeater
In order to find the optimal location for a WLAN repeater, many models have a digital display for the signal strength. The average distance from the router to the end device applies as a rule of thumb. The reception WiFi signal is still strong enough and, thanks to processing and forwarding by the repeater, it can bridge the remaining distance to the PC, notebook and tablet. In spite of everything, large metallic objects such as refrigerators should not be in the transmission path, as these divert the radio signal and thus weaken the transmission rate.
Uniform WLAN standard makes buying repeaters easier
If you are interested in buying a WLAN amplifier, you can fall back on a wide variety of different models and manufacturers thanks to the uniform WLAN standard. Devices with the same radio standard also work with each other across brands, so that customers do not have to worry about compatibility. Simple WLAN amplifiers are available in stores from around 20 euros. More expensive models not only strengthen the network, but often also offer additional functions: Some repeaters extend the range of cordless telephones, have additional Gigabit Ethernet connections or play music across rooms.
