[SOLVED] My modem has a built in router but it sucks. Can i buy a separate router to improve the wifi range?

[FiliDapura]

I have a modem with a built in router but the signal is very weak. My internet works fine but the wifi's range is short. When I'm 20+ feet away from it, the signal drops to 1 bar. Sometimes it drops completely. I want to know if i can buy a router to fix the wifi range? Thanks in advance!

 

[COLGeek]

Yes, you can certainly do this. Do you also have the option to rid yourself with the current combo unit and to install a stand alone modem as well (to go with your standalone router)?

 

[FiliDapura]

Yes, you can certainly do this. Do you also have the option to rid yourself with the current combo unit and to install a stand alone modem as well (to go with your standalone router)?

Thanks for the reply. Currently, I do not have the option to go with a stand alone modem. Does that mean I can't use the router with the combo unit?

 

[COLGeek]

Thanks for the reply. Currently, I do not have the option to go with a stand alone modem. Does that mean I can't use the router with the combo unit?

No, not at all. Just makes for a better long term solution. You can purchase your own router and connect to the current device. Many people do this for the same reasons you originally mentioned.

What is your budget and from where do you purchase PC parts?

 

[FiliDapura]

I'm just looking for a router that can give me enough range in a 2 bedroom apartment. Here is what i planned to get: https://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?item_id=089799&cPath=27_1046_365

 

[FiliDapura]

No, not at all. Just makes for a better long term solution. You can purchase your own router and connect to the current device. Many people do this for the same reasons you originally mentioned.

What is your budget and from where do you purchase PC parts?

I'm just looking for a router that can give me enough range in a 2 bedroom apartment. Here is what i planned to get: https://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?item_id=089799&cPath=27_1046_365

 

[COLGeek]

Not the most feature rich device on the planet, but should be better than your current integrated solution by a wide margin.

 

[FiliDapura]

What you recommend for under $80? I also shop on amazon.ca

 

[FiliDapura]

Not the most feature rich device on the planet, but should be better than your current integrated solution by a wide margin.

What you recommend for under $80? I also shop on amazon.ca

 

[COLGeek]

The D-Link is okay. How many devices will be connecting to it at any one time?

This is in the same price range and would offer similar performance.

https://www.newegg.ca/tp-link-arche...-4-ghz/p/N82E16833704463?Item=N82E16833704463

 

[FiliDapura]

The D-Link is okay. How many devices will be connecting to it at any one time?

This is in the same price range and would offer similar performance.

https://www.newegg.ca/tp-link-arche...-4-ghz/p/N82E16833704463?Item=N82E16833704463

I just bought this one: https://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=27_1046_365&item_id=103411. Hopefully this fixes my issue. Thanks for your help Colgeek.

 

[COLGeek]

Should be fine. Enjoy!