There's no use spending money on a high-speed internet package that doesn't even reach the rooms you spend the most time in. That's where a Wi-Fi extender comes into play. With an extender, you'll be able to extend the coverage of your Wi-Fi signal to reach any part of your home.

Here's how you can set up a Wi-Fi extender in your home so you don't have to sacrifice comfort just to get a good connection.

How to Boost Your Wi-Fi Range With a Wireless Extender

The first step to getting your Wi-Fi extender integrated into your home is setting it up with your Wi-Fi, computer, and phone. You'll want to start with your extender as physically close to your router as possible.

This helps establish a connection between the two before you test the distance. Each router has a different setup process, so consult the manufacturer's instructions to understand all the correct steps needed. There are three things you should note regarding boosting your Wi-Fi signal:

  1. Many modern extenders have an app you'll need to download that will end up controlling the extender and showing you its status. You'll want to connect your extender first before opening up the app.
  2. Some extenders have a specific button called "Wi-Fi Protected Setup" (WPS) that creates a small window in which your router and extender can connect without needing a password. If you don't have this option, connect to the extender with your phone in your Wi-Fi settings.
  3. Once connected, you can open the extender app and start the rest of the setup process. Usually, this process involves connecting your router with the extender. If you have a dual-band router (i.e., a 2.4GHz and a 5GHz connection), your extender will need to connect to each one individually.

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Now, keep those Wi-Fi range boosting tips in mind and learn how to set up a wireless extender.

How to Improve Your Wi-Fi Signal With a Wireless Extender

After you've gone through the setup process, you'll choose exactly where in the home you want your extender to stay.

You probably have a good idea about where in your home you start to lose signal, but that doesn't correlate to the position you should be choosing for your extender.

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Most apps for Wi-Fi extenders will have a status bar or notification feature that displays the router signal. Keep the app open while you continue to move the wireless extender around your home. Place it in a location that provides a strong signal from your router but is still further than where you normally lose signal. You can make sure every corner of your home is covered. You might have to play around with distances to ensure even coverage in the areas where the router and extender signals meet.

Some Wi-Fi extender apps will even let you know if the position of your extender is in the perfect location to cover the home while still connected to the router.

Managing Your Wi-Fi Extender

Now that your Wi-Fi extender is set up, you should be able to seamlessly switch between the two whenever you have a bad connection in the home.

On any device connected to your home network, open your Wi-Fi settings like you normally would and both your router and your extender will be available. Both options will include any connections from your router (2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi). Anytime you move into a room with a low connection, switch over to your extender, and it should provide a high-speed connection again.

You won't have to enter a password while connecting to the Wi-Fi extender because the app should have already taken care of the process. However, you will have to manually switch over to the extender every time you enter a room that has a bad connection instead of being switched over automatically.

Boost Your Wi-Fi Connection With a Wi-Fi Extender

To get a seamless Wi-Fi connection throughout your house, you can easily set up a Wi-Fi extender that will provide internet to the farthest-reaching corners. Of course, you'll have to go through a setup process to connect it with your current router and your phone, but the process shouldn't take long.