Wi-Fi Extender vs. Booster vs. Repeater: What’s the Difference?

[@tech-techover]

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[@thegodhoward8037]

Holy snicker doodle he actually answered the simple question instead of trying to shill us!

[@newmedia2022]

Thank you. Finally a not ambiguous explanation just for the sake of sales!

[@tech-techover]

You are welcome

[@ericoliver1603]

Clear, to the point and very well explained. Definitely saving this video

[@tech-techover]

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[@catfunt3404]

Only actually helpfully video that covers what we wanted to know

[@tech-techover]

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[@cookinchillinwithkenny]

Didn’t spend enough time explaining the WiFi booster. I have fiber internet but it’s installed on the other end of my home. In my bedroom I get good WiFi speed when uploading and downloading but when I try going live on KZbin it very choppy and delayed. Do I need an extender or a booster. Thanks

[@frequentbot6296]

Which one does not require you to connect to a different wifi name? For example I have what I thought was a booster but I have to connect to this separately in order for it to be of use, I have some devices connected to the main router and some to the booster.

[@Layarion]

if i don't want a mesh router, but do want multiple wifi points on the same roaming network - is there a way to do that without buying mesh routers?

[@cupasmell3325]

Clear and concise. That’s wassup!😎

[@tech-techover]

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[@jalarriusglass7370]

Soooo get a booster then? I can't do option one which leaves option 2 but option 3 gives me both options incase option 1 changes?

[@tech-techover]

Exactly 👏

[@jalarriusglass7370]

@@tech-techover awesome thanks great video!!

[@tech-techover]

Thank you 😊

[@jalarriusglass7370]

OK I have a question let's say I go with this option. Initially I wanted to hardwire my system. Is that a possible option? Connect the booster to services and then hardwire to another device and how effective do you think this will be. I want to increase internet speeds.

[@tech-techover]

@@jalarriusglass7370 well if you hardwire your device the internet speed is going to be great since there are no interference that is normally related with wireless networks. You should also note that your speed won’t increase drastically since you will be receiving the speed allocated to you by ISP. but it will be significantly better than when on WiFi.

[@Smiler7]

Can you use a Powerline unit adapter to boost a repeater with a weak signal?

[@tech-techover]

Yes, you can use a Powerline unit adapter to boost a repeater with a weak signal.

[@Smiler7]

Thank you.@@tech-techover

[@عبداللهالمقبل-ذ2ن]

Dear Sir, I have one 5G router linked to 8 port switch and the 8 port already installed ethernet cables in many walls at my home, if I use multi wifi extender by connect each one with wire from same switch source is it going to be all of them basis in one wifi user and password? So I don’t need to switch in mobile phone for wifi and I don’t need my mobile phone have full disconnected signal from one extender then will try itself to search another extender signal automatic

[@tech-techover]

From my understanding there are routers that will use different username and password and since they will be connected by ethernet from the main router, they will definitely have different credentials.

[@tech-techover]

So as long as your phone has all the credentials of all the routers in memory. It will automatically switch connection based on the signal that is stronger

[@bdn4306]

My router is downstairs, and my PS4 is in my room, can I get an Ethernet cable then plug it into the booster which will be in my room?

[@tech-techover]

Yes that would work great 👍

[@XGRZOfficial]

I've done that before it works so well

[@davidocymru]

Clear as mud!

[@calholli]

Exactly.. anyone saying this was helpful wasn't paying attention.

[@kellyd1910]

i just want to run a wired connection to my ps5 but thr router is upstairs. The connection is find but i need a wired for something specific.

[@tech-techover]

Wired would be the best you will be getting the full internet speed from your router to the ps5

[@kellyd1910]

@@tech-techover yes, but im in the basement and unable to do a wired connection from the primary router. This is why im looking into one of the devices in your video.

[@samigonzalez9127]

Very helpful!

[@WorlBoss]

Solid video thank you 💯

[@tech-techover]

You are welcome 🤗

[@AlexDoubleU44]

I have really slow internet, which one should I get?

[@tech-techover]

The slow internet could be attributed to so many factors. For example it could be because of the kind of speed your internet provider has allocated to you. It could also be because of interference within your WiFi frequency from other devices that use similar frequency within your home. Sometimes changing the frequency from 2.4ghz to 5ghz could solve the problem. The location of the router could also make the signal weaker.. in that case you should opt for a ethernet connection directly from the router to your pc.. if the location of the router is a problem then a wireless extender is not an option because the extender will only project the said weak signal

[@AlexDoubleU44]

@@tech-techover so getting any of these wouldn’t help the speeds?

[@tech-techover]

@@AlexDoubleU44 they can help …..its worth a try though I would recommend the ethernet extender option from your main router to do away with interference

[@rjholloway1997]

Sorry if this is a dumb question but I have one that says it has an ap mode, repeater mode, and router mode which would be better?

[@tech-techover]

Ap mode connets to your main router by cable and then serves your other devices wirelessly while repeater connects to your main router wirelessly and repeats your WiFi signal to other devices. Ap mode is better because you get the full speed of your main router while repeater can be hit or miss since the repeater can repeat a weak signal from your main router or a strong signal from your main router depending on where it’s located. Router mode its just the normal router.

[@PelicanABC-f7n]

My work & personal laptop are both 2.4 GHz bands & far away from the modem. But wifi is very slow on work laptop, but working OK on the personal laptop. Which device should I get to be able to work from home? (We cannot put the work desk next to the modem so cannot connect by cable ...) Thank you so much!

[@tech-techover]

Now, for your scenario you could decide to run an ethernet cable directly from your modem to the work desk and connect your work laptop directly to it. The other option is running an ethernet cable to your desk from the modem and connecting it to a WiFi extender, then connecting your work laptop to the extender. But if it were me i would go with the first option.

[@ahmedelhadad1794]

Very helpful and brief

[@tech-techover]

Thank you 😊

[@solepatron1178]

I have wifi in groundfloor but have work in first floor .. should i use wifi repeater or expander?

[@meandmyself3007]

Thanks for clarification

[@tech-techover]

You are welcome 🤗

[@kevinrosas7101]

My wifi router is very far from my xbox i thought about getting a ethernet cable but i don’t have long cable around the house. Which one should i get?

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[@maryannfrancien5303]

Helpful.

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[@bomark2002]

Do you have a video on how to setup an older router as an access point, for the common folk NOT the techs?

[@tech-techover]

Thank you for the suggestion! I'll prioritize creating a video that simplifies setting up an older router as an access point for everyone.

[@dglorious1269]

Well explained. 💯 Have a question though. Which is best for just strengthening your WIFI signal upstairs in a back room and backyard? Like a plug and go? I used to have a TP Link WIFI extender I think , years ago and may still have it around here. The password for it was forgotten and that threw things off, but it used to work fine for that. Oh and modem downstairs but signal is" excellent" there.

[@tech-techover]

You can reset the extender and continue using it or alternatively get a new router and set it up as you did earlier with a wired connection through ethernet

[@dglorious1269]

@@tech-techover Thanks. But can you use it without being wired with an ethernet cable? I mean it's 2023 now.

[@tech-techover]

Yes you can do it wirelessly, but you have to consider the obstacles that will weaken signal strength, and lead to poor internet connection. For examole If its one wall between the main router and the extender then thats okay but more than that then its not worth it

[@LorraineSpadaccini]

Can't stream it my bedroom anyone know why?😢

[@mapsnavigation]

No

[@georgeomondiojwang9562]

On point

[@tech-techover]

Thank you 😊

[@ChisomIhenakwe]

Bro pls i don’t want to increase the range i want to increase the nextwork speed

[@tech-techover]

The speed that is allocated to you is controlled by your internet service provider.

[@longjawnsilva8877]

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[@brumate598]

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[@zsomborkardos6564]

Wich the best for gaming?

[@tech-techover]

If you are near the router itself, you should probably use ethernet cable for maximum speed. If you are in another room, running an ethernet cable to the the extender is better, or even just running ethernet from the main router to your pc.

[@zsomborkardos6564]

Thank you bro!! Do you know a good extender in 30-50$?

[@tech-techover]

Sorry I don’t have any recommendations at the moment but you could buy a router and turn it into an extender. Make sure its a dual channel one 2.4ghz and 5ghz

[@dfu1685]

Was that “back channel “??? Enunciation people! Enunciation!

[@guile6735]

Vaginal he said

[@harleyme3163]

you can amplfy. you can extend..you can block AND even redirect, bust boosting is a word that dictates what? :-) wifi booster..... uh range? signal qaulity? oop uh... attenuation... oh oh......it boost dah powa LOL

[@Genessis001]

You just said others used the terms interchangeably to describe a booster and then show 1 version of a booster that functions also as hardwired- mesh network...then completey leave out how the booster works & what it actually IS..WTAF!! Arrrgh

[@tech-techover]

I believe i explained how everything works 😀 some function similarly but they use different approaches.

[@Genessis001]

​@@tech-techoverfunction similar but use different approaches.... Yes, I concur 😂🍻

[@calholli]

So everyone uses the terms interchangeably.. So that means your video didn't help at all.. because we don't know what company is saying the term. wonderful

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Confused

[@tech-techover]

About what? 🤔

[@joeharm8141]

Confusing

[@tech-techover]

which part?

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[@tech-techover]

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[@computerjantje]

Good informing video but asking for like and subscribe is so not done in 2022. Only if you are a wannabee KZbin teen creating mediocre content, then you are allowed to the club of beggars for likes. You even ask for it twice. You are above that. If you want to be a serious channel then take your viewers serious. people are not stupid. They will hit like if they like the video and will subscribe if you offer more nice videos. Asking for it is like a child asking for candy.

[@tech-techover]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@jessicadickerson7019]

@@tech-techover this dude is a troll everyone asks for likes and follows thanks for the informative content

[@tech-techover]

You are welcome 👏

[@dirtysouthhc2936]

But seriously you don't think there's a difference?! 😂

[@sergeiivanoff7498]

WTF! No difference. The onle thing is difference in education!

[@dirtysouthhc2936]

Why you wtf ing an AI generated KZbin commercial? 😂 You knew you were going to learn something didn't you 😅 damn . Let me know if the robot 👍 comments

[@tech-techover]

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[@LorraineSpadaccini]

Can't stream it my bedroom anyone know why?😢