Best Range AP vs R7000?

[swzeng]

Hi

So I have the Nighthawk R7000 as an AP now since my ATT gigapower provided a network router. I am not able to replace this so the R7000 can only be used at AP. I am curious since all I need is the AP to have wifi in my home, is there something out there that actually can give a better range? I have 2 story house and the R7000 is at the center of my 2nd floor. Most of the time it covers my entire home except for my basement and my office on the main floor

Thanks.

 

[failboat]

antenna power is regulated. some access points have waveguides designed so that signals are strongest on the front and weaker on the rear.

adding another wap will help. if your one isn't covering the house then replacing it might lead to the same issue.