WiFi extender
Network range expander
A WiFi extender is a device that receives an existing wireless signal and rebroadcasts it to expand coverage into areas where the original signal is weak or nonexistent: We put a WiFi extender in the back bedroom.
Also called a WiFi repeater or range extender.
The extended signal typically operates at reduced speeds compared to connecting directly to the main router.
- signalMessage-conveying cue
- signal strengthTransmission power measurement
- boosterSomething that increases strength
- wirelessUntethered signal transmission
- rangeExtent of variation
antenna · mesh · home network · network · repeater · dead spots · coverage · streaming · buffering · plug · wall plug · power outlet · socket · bandwidth · dual band · connectivity · lag · slow connection
- wireless devicessmartphone, cell phone, tablet, wireless router, WiFi router
- network devicesrouter, server, WiFi router, modem, WiFi adapter
- signal boostersrepeater, repeaters, amplifier
- communication devicesphone, cellphone, cell phone, mobile phone, landline
- garage itemsworkbench, car, shelving, tool chest, toolbox
WiFi extenderrouter
Packet-forwarding network device
wireless router · modem · gateway · base station · main hub
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