Virgin rubbishy 0pb anyone tried a wifi extender?

[alice]

Do they work? Which is the best? Is it worth it?

[Jeremy]

Yes Wi-Fi extenders work.

However, a better solution is to buy a decent router (better range and more reliable), using the Virgin "hub" in modem-only mode.

[Loz]

I have a wifi extender and it works fine. There was a good deal on one in the Amazon Prime sale today.

[Countrlass22]

Hi im using a wi fi extender argos belkin was on offer for ?19 very good now get wi fi to end our garden all dead spots now able get wi fi much better than relying just on range of modem.

[sheff]

Did a wifi extender and then realised the real issue is that the steel beams and foil backed plasterboard used during our extension pretty much destroyed wifi and mobile reception!

I'd actually suggest a BT Broadband extender that uses your electric circuits to feed broadband to an additional wifi/Ethernet point you plug in to a plug socket..

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00LHV9E0I/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1468428187&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=bt+hotspot&dpPl=1&dpID=41U2sL4xw0L&ref=plSrch

Works amazingly well and you get 2 outlets...

Usually a good deal on Amazon...

Failing that you can have my BT wifi extender for a 15 quid!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00P7XV00O/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468428277&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=bt+wifi+extender&dpPl=1&dpID=41q34hHXsYL&ref=plSrch

[peckham_ryu]

I'm using a powerline adaptor. It works really well, but it was a bit pricey so if a repeater suits your place then that's probably better value.

The powerline adaptor gets round problems of steel beams etc. You plug it into a power socket, connect it to the router with an Ethernet cable, and plug a powerline wifi device into another socket in the part of the house you need signal in. It somehow uses your house electrical circuit to carry the signal. Downside is the speed is a bit slower than when you're connected directly on the main wifi. Still, when your primary phone socket is in the gatehouse and you need signal in the south wing, it does the job ;)