Wi-Fi Router

[malana3]

It would seem that my Wi-Fi router is not powerful enough to service my laptop, positioned at one end of my bungalow and my smart TV at the other end of the bungalow. I am told that various methods are available, one being the use of the properties ring main, to cure this problem. As a complete novice any advice would be much appreciated. Many thanks.

[kjn2]

Another method would be one of these :-

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

I have one and am very happy with how it works.

[Hypognosis]

You didn't say where the router is currently positioned. Halfway along the length of the bungalow would be the obvious position but then -both- devices will likely be reporting a 3/4 or 2/4 strength signal.

I will take it as read that you've
(i) tried changing the location of the router already and
(ii) that you're following internet provider's recommendation to keep it as close to the 'master' phone socket in the house.

A domestic router should be good for a range of up to 30 feet. With a bungalow, you might have problems with plasterboard cavity internal walls which have a metal foil heat-reflecting coating. This will partially block radio signals. Clear line of sight from the router to the laptop and the TV will get around that possibility.

hth

[Old_Geezer]

You can buy network extensions. I have one in my kitchen from Maplin that allows me to use my "smart" phone in the back garden without it forever dropping off the network. I can't advice on suitability for laptops of individual items though, you'd need to check what your local shops have and what they are useful for.