How to choose a router with a large coverage area?

Why do you need and does such router with a wide coverage area?

 

The main problem of many routers is the small radius of the Wi-Fi signal. Of course, a lot depends on the location of the router and the selected Internet speed. In the article “How to strengthen the signal of a router?” You can read what affects the transmission speed. Therefore, when the question of choosing a router arises, everyone is looking for a long-range router.

On the Internet there is a rating among the equipment “the best router in terms of signal range” - a comparison of models, characteristics, cost, and so on. But, it all depends on the task that the router must cope with.

Routers with high bandwidth must have a powerful processor, a large amount of RAM, the ability to transmit a signal to a large number of connected devices, and so on. But, more and more often in different forums there is such an opinion that expensive device models do not affect the range of the Wi-Fi signal at all. What they can affect is the speed and stability of the connection. Most often, in such a situation, the usual action helps - changing the location of the router. If it is moved closer to the center of the room, then the signal will be distributed equally. In the article “How to make the Internet speed faster?” you can familiarize yourself with all the ways to increase the signal before buying a more expensive router model.

 

How to calculate the correct area of ​​Wi-Fi coverage for a house, apartment or commercial premises?

 

This is quite an ambiguous question, as it may seem at first glance. Speaking, for example, about a room of 40 m2, then almost any router can provide good coverage. But if the apartment is more than 60 m2, then problems may arise, because the coverage of the Wi-Fi network signal directly depends on the location of the router, the layout of the room, the thickness of the walls, and so on.
Based on our experience, we can say that if a subscriber has a living area of ​​100 m2 with a non-standard layout, then replacing a conventional router with a router with a large coverage area will not make sense. It is necessary to immediately install several powerful devices and, preferably, select a high Internet speed. An exception may be large rooms with the so-called Open Space design and a router installed in the center of the room.

 

Solutions for organizing a larger network coverage area

 

With a shortage of one router, it is required in some way to increase the coverage of the wi-fi signal. To do this, you can distribute a signal from two sources. In such cases, special devices are used, the so-called repeaters (wireless access points, Wi-Fi Mesh systems).

 

WiFi mesh systems

 

In a situation where one router cannot cope, the wi-fi Mesh system will ideally cope with the task.
The modules are connected via Wi-Fi, organizing a single network. For example, when moving from room to room, the signal will always be maintained and you will not notice, when using the Internet, switching between modules. In various situations, a cable connection may be required.

 

Router paired with an amplifier

It is also a good solution. Now many modern routers already support Mesh Wi-Fi technology. This will allow you to connect two routers on the same network. You can also connect the router to a signal amplifier, then they will work in pairs like a Wi-Fi Mesh system.
Wireless access points will switch between themselves without breaking the connection on the device used (smartphone, tablet, laptop).

 

Repeaters and other devices that amplify the signal

 

This method is great for small spaces. The downside is that there can be fluctuations in connection speed. Although still using an amplifier, the wireless signal is guaranteed to be better.
In the article “How to connect two routers?” We described the process of connecting two routers in order to increase the radius of the Wi-Fi signal.

If you need to pick up a Wi-Fi Mesh system or other device, go to the "Equipment" section.

 

In conclusion, we want to note that if it is necessary to expand the Wi-Fi signal zone, it is more advisable to use additional equipment for your router (signal amplifiers, wireless access points, Wi-Fi Mesh systems, etc.). Depending on the layout, area of ​​the room and your request, the BRIZ master will be able to select, install and configure the appropriate equipment.