WiFi restoration

[Ralf Corsepius]

On 04/25/2015 01:35 AM, Patrick O'Callaghan wrote:
> On Sat, 2015-04-25 at 00:51 +0200, Timothy Murphy wrote:

>> I did get a longer antenna for the Linksys WRT54GL WiFi router.
>> I also tried to set up a WiFi repeater (SilverCrest SWR 300 a1)
>> but could not get it working under Fedora or Windows.
>> I have thought of using a TP-Link which is set up on my system.
>
> I tried a wireless repeater a few years ago. Complete waste of money,
> despite being a reputable brand (Linksys). Also, repeaters reduce your
> wireless bandwidth by about 50% IIRC. A much better solution is to use a
> pair of power-line adaptors. Modern ones use the IEEE 1901 standard
> (known as Homeplug), are available from several manufacturers and have
> good performance.

I went the the same route and share your experience. I now have 2 wlans 
in my home. One driven by main router and another one driven by 
power-lan. More reliable, powerful and flexible (easy to relocate) than 
repeaters.

Ralf