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Pollensa1946 – 15 minutes ago »
..but what does that mean in practical terms, relates to wifi speeds?
I am not an expert in this field but my understanding is that power is not related to speed. The increase in speed with the newer standards come from improvements in the way that the data is transmitted and more efficient use of multiple aerial configurations. Increase in power is related to the distance that the signal can be received at and the ability to penetrate through walls and other obstructions.
We are losing the whole point of this thread, not sure why Christina2018 doesn’t simply post the results of a simple (and free) download/upload test.
Without this info how can anyone comment ?
Chances are that this is not an issue that could easily be resolved if the OP simply gave us the information requested more than once 😳
grahamlthompson – 51 minutes ago »
Chances are that this is not an issue that could easily be resolved if the OP simply gave us the information requested more than once 😳
I don’t think there is an issue. When the thread started she hadn’t purchased the Humax and was just looking for general guidance.
Hi Christina.
Generally. On I have a BT router. With my 5000t connected via Wi-Fi.
This is without any problems. I haven’t had hardly any speed drop off, or internet drop out. My router is a series 4( not the newest ). If you have a connection problem from your box to the router there is a way around it.
B T has a Wi-Fi range extender box. It’s simple to set up you plug it into the mains anywhere that’s a lot nearer to your 5000t than your router.
You then link it to the Wi-Fi side of your router like anything using the router password.
Then you would set up the Wi-Fi on the5000t linked to the extender.
This bit can be a bit tricky, when you link the 5000t to the extender remember,the extender has a different name than your router.
Going back to setting up the extender there are 3 lights 1 red that’s also marked too near, another red that’s marked too far. want the only green light to be on that means it has a good lock onto your B T router.
My situation was the reverse of yours, and I had to set my extender on the other side of our house, but upstairs. If the extender is next to your 5000t you can then have a choice of Wi Fi or ethernet connection between the two of them.
The extender really does need a very weak signal from your router in order to boost it. my BT booster is twin channel as is my router.
Of course, you may be ok and when doing the first install & set up the 5000t may find your router itself, rather than going down the signal booster route. Good Luck.
Mesh systems put everything else in the shade. Get one of these systems and the days of iffy WiFi are just a distant memory. Makes all the latest routers look like yesterdays tech.
grahamlthompson – 1 week ago »
We are losing the whole point of this thread, not sure why Christina2018 doesn’t simply post the results of a simple (and free) download/upload test.
Without this info how can anyone comment ?
Chances are that this is not an issue that could easily be resolved if the OP simply gave us the information requested more than once 😳
This message came across a bit rude I feel. The reason I haven’t replied is I have had family staying over and haven’t been online for a while. I do not have any other wi-fi products in the house to check for speeds. I use a desktop computer and don’t own a tablet, laptop or smartphone. Also I’m not very au fait with wi-fi so I didn’t know if there would be a general ‘wifi is better’ or ‘ethernet is better’ answer to my question.
Christina2018 – 4 minutes ago »
grahamlthompson – 1 week ago »
We are losing the whole point of this thread, not sure why Christina2018 doesn’t simply post the results of a simple (and free) download/upload test.
Without this info how can anyone comment ?
Chances are that this is not an issue that could easily be resolved if the OP simply gave us the information requested more than once 😳
This message came across a bit rude I feel. The reason I haven’t replied is I have had family staying over and haven’t been online for a while. I do not have any other wi-fi products in the house to check for speeds. I use a desktop computer and don’t own a tablet, laptop or smartphone. Also I’m not very au fait with wi-fi so I didn’t know if there would be a general ‘wifi is better’ or ‘ethernet is better’ answer to my question.
I answered your question way back in this thread. A wired ethernet cable is the best option but of course requires a cable running. Wireless may well work as well or not. Without some sort of idea as to the wireless strength at the location no one can possibly know, As the box will have built in WiFi all you can do is try it. If the signal is poor other than a wired solution you can try a pair of homeplug adaptors that use your house wiring. Ideally both units should be on the same ring main, if they are not then speed is adversely affected.
Thank you for your reply. So is Ethernet the same thing as putting one of those plugs in the socket that then makes sockets in other rooms have the internet? I really have never come across all this before as I’ve never need internet in any other room other than the one where the computer is in (which the bt box is in) so it’s always been easy until now.
Christina2018 – 3 minutes ago »
Thank you for your reply. So is Ethernet the same thing as putting one of those plugs in the socket that then makes sockets in other rooms have the internet? I really have never come across all this before as I’ve never need internet in any other room other than the one where the computer is in (which the bt box is in) so it’s always been easy until now.
Examples here. Just buy one long enough to reach from box to the router network switch.
The flat cable can be run round a carpeted room fairly easily by just tucking down the carpet edge.
Run this on your desktop and post the speed you get from your isp
If you refer back to post #7, she cannot run a cable. I think she means Powerline plugs.
A WiFi Phone app would show you how good the WiFi signal is in the desired location. While Home plugs do provide more or less the same connection as a wired cable they could be an unnecessary extra expense.
Pollensa1946 – 1 minute ago »
If you refer back to post #7, she cannot run a cable. I think she means Powerline plugs.
Without more information hard to say if Homeplug adaptors will work and the newer ones with power saving can be a pain in the neck. I ran a CAT 6 cable through wall ran it up the wall behind a drainpipe into the loft and down behind the plaster board to the router.
In the end wireless may well work, without more info no one can possibly know.
Perhaps a friend with some WiFi kit could simply connect to her router to find out what the signal and speed is like.
Edit Repassac posted while I was adding the above
The single cable services all my kit using a network switch. (7 items).
Christina… Graham is correct, you need to get a relative, friend, neighbour to stand at the new location and hook into your WiFi. No need for a special app, just go into settings/WiFi and get a speed reading (Mbps). That should be sufficient to give some indication of the WiFi capability.
I’ve managed to do a broadband speed check, I used a BT one as the one recommended on here wouldn’t work for some reason. It says I have ‘good speed’ and the numbers are 11.5Mb/s. I think that’s from the exchange to my BT Home Hub. If I need to do it wi-fi then I’ll have to wait until someone can come around with their modern gizmos (phone/iPad etc)
. Thank you for all the help so far- I’m finding all of this one big minefield at the moment.
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