The major disadvantage of extenders is that they usually have their own SSID, so you need to change Wi-Fi networks when going from one end of the house to the other.Īnother alternative: Upgrade to a mesh network. You'll generally need to plug them in close enough to your router that they receive a solid, reliable signal, but are close enough to your home's "dead zone" to fill in the gap. These are small, affordable devices that amplify the Wi-Fi signal and therefore extend the coverage area in your home. If you have an especially large house and your router isn't yet obsolete, you might want to add one or more Wi-Fi extenders. But if your router is limited to obsolete 802.11n or 802.11g standards, for example, you might want to look for an 802.11ac or Wi-Fi 6 router. Not only can a new router be expensive, but it's a lot of work to set up a new router and have your various devices join the network.
Replacing your router is always something of a last resort.
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