Smart Appliances and the Smart Home maybe the future engine powering the IoT Connected city. However, Wi-Fi Dead Zones are the ultimate Kryptonite for home networks. You may ask what are Wi-Fi dead zones? How exactly does it work? Are there solutions to address this ?
Dead Zones?
Wireless networking is known as WiFi or 802.11 networking. Similar to mobile network, a Wi-Fi network utilizes radio waves to transmit information bi-directionally between wireless adapters (a network card on your computer /mobile phone/ laptops) and your router. Within your home wireless network, many Wi-Fi users experience poor connectivity and slow speeds. This occurs as a result of a diminishing Wi-Fi signal strength between the adapter and router. The decrease in signal could occur as a result of the distance between the adapter and router or due to different types of obstructions (ie sheetrock, plywood, brick, metal walls), or as a result of co-channel interference (ie networks sharing the same wireless channel).
Simple Changes to eliminate the challenges
There are some physical changes that can be implemented to rectify some of these networking issues including moving your router away from obstructions and moving your connected devices closer to your router. However, unless you have an advanced degree in Computer Science, optimizing your existing network to address all of the dead zones and wireless issues may be more complex or time consuming than it should be. Networking companies have created solutions including range extenders to help consumers address their Wi-Fi shortcomings easily.
TP-Link Range Extenders
TP-Link has recently launched a flexible and cost-effective solution to help eliminates wireless dead zones, boosts Wi-Fi signal and deliver a cost effective whole-home coverage. The TP-Link RE300 OneMesh AC1200 Range Extender offers consumers more choices and options to experience Wi-Fi without replacing existing networking devices or purchasing a new Wi-Fi ecosystem. A Range Extender, WiFi Booster or WiFi Extender is a networking appliance that repeats the wireless signal from your router to expand its coverage. The TP-Link RE300 network appliance also works with most of Wi-Fi routers on the market. So you will note have to replace your existing router or wireless network.
Additional the TP-Link RE300 OneMesh AC1200 Range Extender utilize 802.11R protocol which allows you to share the single Wi-Fi (SSID) name and transparently roam from room-to-room without having to change network. At the push of a button on the RE300, you will be able to easily set up a Mesh network :
Step 1: Press the WPS button on your router and, within 2 minutes, the WPS button on RE300 to connect to the network.
Step 2: Once connected, utilize the Tether app or Web UI to place RE300 in the best location—without reconfiguration.
The smart signal indicator on the RE300 OneMesh AC1200 tells you if you have a strong (White color) or Weak (Red color) signal.
OneMesh is a powerful technology that reliably eliminates dead zones and boosts signal strength with a single Wi-Fi network that extends to every corner of the home. Consumers no longer need to wander around in search of a stronger or faster signal. OneMesh intelligently connects mobile devices to the router or extender, whichever provides the best connection.
Finally Wi-Fi dead zones have met their match with a simple, cost effect solution.
Features and Specifications
- Dimensions: 4.9 x 2.7 x 2.0 in (124 x 69 x 52 mm)
- Plug Type: EU, UK, US, AU
- Power Consumption: 7.3W
- Colors: White
- Connectivity: 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11a, 802.11b
- Frequency & Signal Rate
- 5 GHz:Up to 867 Mbps;
- 2.4 GHz:Up to 300 Mpbs
- Wireless Security 64/128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK
- Compatibility: Works with any compatible Wi-Fi router and access point. See full list of compatible products: https://www.tp-link.com/en/onemesh/compatibility
- System Requirements:
- Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7, 8, 10,
- Mac® OS, NetWare®, UNIX® or Linux.
For more information or to acquire the: RE300 OneMesh AC1200 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender
About TP-Link
Founded in 1996, TP-Link is a global provider of reliable networking devices and accessories, involved in all aspects of everyday life. The company is consistently ranked by analyst firm IDC as the No. 1 provider of Wi-Fi devices*, supplying distribution to more than 170 countries and serving billions of people worldwide.
