[SOLVED] Intermittent issues WiFi Extender

[NekoRose]

Most of the time my TP-Link WiFi extender works, and speeds are fast, so it isn't degrading(it's not too far from router to extender) but sometimes when i boot up my PC(can happen on diff laptops and desktop) where it says "No Internet" , I try to reconnect, it says "Cant connect to this network"

I have tried forgetting the network, reinputting my key, nothing(works like 1/4-1/2 the time), i also tried disabling/enabling my network adapter, again works 1/4-1/2 the time and then I try uninstalling, restarting to reinstall and try and again works 1/4-1/2 the time, and then theres times I try all that and it STILL says cant connect to this network. I also try resetting router/modem AND wifi extender, again works 1/4-1/2 the time, so what is causing this and how can i get it to stop doing it? I've tried almost everything, drivers are good, firmware is good, i dont know what is happening and googling is useless for this, please help

 

[popatim]

Please add which exact Router & Extender you have (model#'s). TY.

 

[NekoRose]

Please add which exact Router & Extender you have (model#'s). TY.

TP Link --- TL-WA855RE
and just a regular spectrum router, its not the best but i can consistently connect to that, only issue is coverage which is why i have an extender since router cant go anywhere else

 

[microtank]

Once your entire networks exceeds bandwidth all of your devices will suffer connectivity, and will have the hardest time to stabilize a connection. Even with 1 gbps download and upload speeds has proved that even a wired 1 device wired Ethernet connect will destroy your hopes of a stable internet connection.

you can’t depend on automatic nonsense to fix all your problems. And most people do it anyway

 

[NekoRose]

Once your entire networks exceeds bandwidth all of your devices will suffer connectivity, and will have the hardest time to stabilize a connection. Even with 1 gbps download and upload speeds has proved that even a wired 1 device wired Ethernet connect will destroy your hopes of a stable internet connection.

you can’t depend on automatic nonsense to fix all your problems. And most people do it anyway

If it is that, how can I know it is running out of bandwidth? there arent many devices on the network, like 5 pcs, 3 game consoles, 3 IoT devices, and pcs arent all usually on at the same time even though it shouldnt make a difference

 

[microtank]

If it is that, how can I know it is running out of bandwidth? there arent many devices on the network, like 5 pcs, 3 game consoles, 3 IoT devices, and pcs arent all usually on at the same time even though it shouldnt make a difference

5 PC’s?! That’s the core of the problem. If anything you should realize a QoS feature on a wireless network or even wired network, will use all bandwidth. And has as a gamer you literally have no idea that a misconfigured PC will decimate even 5 gbps. Implement the QoS feature on the router, so you can distribute the restriction by the standards.

each PC will probably want 10 mbps but the highest of luxury standards, on a 100 mbps plan..

you have no idea that the real person at fault for connectivity is the person that refuses the idea of automatic updates or default settings on a device..

I ran 7 device with pure stability with 6 mbps bandwidth.. you literally have no idea that a gaming specific machine does not need more than 2 mbps... you need a strong signal and depend on hoping to god that the paid bandwidth restriction is not entirely used.

instant gratification has nothing to do with stability. Each PC deserves 10 mbps, with a QoS function. A tablet or phone?... I’m sorry but even 2 mbps is a success like no other.. you can’t have multiple computers by default settings use all resources because of “time”. A massive 30 gigabytes for god knows what.

you literally have no idea that even a massive 2 gigabit connection has been demonized as rubbish..

a cell phone only deserves 9 mbps by luxury standards.

a pure gaming computer only needs or wants 9 mbps.

you literally have no idea that even the fastest in the world download and upload speeds will not provide a fix for ping or even stabilize a stable connection

a dial up modem probably run Starcraft 2 and have better latency than a stupid moron using a 4K device and still complain

 

[gggplaya]

Wifi extenders are garbage.

Try using a powerline extender instead. They are generally more reliable. https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Technology-Beamforming-TL-WPA8630-KIT/dp/B076CYV2XH

 

[NekoRose]

Wifi extenders are garbage.

Try using a powerline extender instead. They are generally more reliable. https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Technology-Beamforming-TL-WPA8630-KIT/dp/B076CYV2XH

They are NOT garbage, they work well, apparently only issue I was having was in that convoluted mess prior poster said (bandwidth issue), its not bandwidth but capping on # of devices, because when I am connected to the extender, speeds, quality is PERFECT, but then it caps out, so all it needs is a bigger one for more devices, which is better priced than your "adapter" , if extenders or APs attached to a router separately , then certifications and jobs would NOT expect you to know extenders

 

[gggplaya]

They are NOT garbage, they work well, apparently only issue I was having was in that convoluted mess prior poster said (bandwidth issue), its not bandwidth but capping on # of devices, because when I am connected to the extender, speeds, quality is PERFECT, but then it caps out, so all it needs is a bigger one for more devices, which is better priced than your "adapter" , if extenders or APs attached to a router separately , then certifications and jobs would NOT expect you to know extenders

They are definitely garbage. I've personally used and have explored every type of device to increase wifi in multiple houses. That includes, running ethernet, wifi extenders(high end ones), Powerline Extenders, MOCA, MESH systems etc.... Wifi extenders are the worst, I've tried or had the displeasure to help people with several different brands. 1st, you lose half your bandwidth because it has to rebroadcast your data to the main wifi. That's assuming you have a good signal, in many cases you have to place your extender out at the fringes of the main wifi in order to serve the furthest reaches of the home. So the connection to the main wifi has lower available bandwidth to begin with. 2nd, I've run into issues where the extender needs an occasional reboot because it's lost it's connection to the main wifi. This especially sucks trying to explain things to old people using extenders and having problems. I'm literally trying to help a coworker(boomer) right now, whose wife bought a wifi extender because her friend recommended it to her. I recommended the powerline adapter and moca, but powerline was twice the price and MOCA about 3 times as much. She does TEAMS meetings and is working remote from home. The bandwidth fluxuation are a constant problem. I might just go to his house and just run ethernet for him, his wife is so frustrated. A $60 spool of cat5e, and about $40 in outlets and connectors since I have all the equipment to run wire.

If you are reaching your device limit, the extender might be using a DHCP set to 50 clients, you need to increase that on the extender itself.

I would get powerline over wifi extender any day of the week. In my experience, they're more reliable in all cases and give better bandwidth in most cases, but not all. But if you have coax outlets spread throughout the house, I would get MOCA adapters with a regular access point, they'll give you full bandwidth and are very reliable.