I’ve been using my carrier’s router for a while now but I’ve been having some issues. Though speed tests show nice speed, the consistency of the signal is very bad. I work from home in an office with my SO and when we’re both using the internet the signal can become really bad. Currently getting 20% signal strength and having a hard time keeping my teams call up.

The router is not that far, like 10-15m away but does go through a wall. Ethernet cables are unfortunately not a possibility and since we both have desktop computers we’d rather not move.

Looking for a router around 100 euros, preferably available on Amazon Spain so I can return it if it doesn’t solve my problem. The goal is to shut down the carrier router’s wi-fi and just use the new router for all the networking.

I don’t having any special requisites. Wi-fi 6E would be a nice to have but honestly wi-fi 6 is good enough. Solid connection is the most important thing for me.

Thanks!

  • NaibofTabr@infosec.pubEnglish
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    2 days ago

    Also consider using an Ethernet powerline adapter. This allows you to use the in-wall power cables to carry the network data. As long as the power outlets near the router and the area you want to use the service are on the same circuit, this should work.

    • pathief@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      2·
      2 days ago

      I can’t believe I never thought of this. Is there any model in particular that you recommend?

      • walden@sub.wetshaving.socialEnglish
        3·
        1 day ago

        For what it’s worth, I’ve heard a lot of complaints about powerline adapters. I’ve always seen it as sort of hacky and unreliable. Only as a last resort.

        • BronzieEnglish
          1·
          43 minutes ago

          Yeah I’m not a fan. Used to install them, but we had so many issues.

          In some houses, if they turned on a heavy load like a washing machine or dish washer, the internet capitulated conpletely.

          I always recommend a better router over HomePlug.

          Modems/routers from ISP’s are often cheap crap anyways, so just invest in a decent Asus/Netgear/TP-Link and it should be a lot better. Stay away from overpriced gaming versions. A 3 antenna router for 100€ will run probably circles around what OP has and be a lot more configurable.

          If money is not issue and the house is big; consider a semi decent mesh. I am super happy with the XT8 from Asus.

      • spaghettiwesternEnglish
        2·
        2 days ago

        I’m using Netgear adapters between my router and a dumb AP. They’ve been very reliable outside of occasionally not coming back online by themselves after a power failure.