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Better Internet: How to increase your WiFi range to 500 m
Do you base your home office location on the Wi-Fi availability in the house? This doesn't have to be the case, because with the right devices you can significantly improve your WiFi range. This ensures that the connection remains stable and fast even over longer distances.
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Use a WiFi repeater for better internet
The WiFi range can be increased to 500 meters by using repeaters.
- WiFi repeaters are devices that pick up the WiFi signal from the primary router and rebroadcast it. This allows greater ranges to be covered.
- The repeaters are connected to sockets and, depending on the model, have different frequency bands (2.4 GHz/5 GHz). To enable a trouble-free connection, dual-band repeaters are recommended in combination with dual-band routers.
- Ideally, the repeaters also have crossband repeating. The function enables the frequency band to be changed automatically, depending on the subscribers and the current connection strength. This optimizes the WiFi connection for greater ranges.
- Place the repeaters so that unobstructed transmission is possible. Walls, pipes and other buildings in particular limit the connection, which can make multiple repeaters possible. Depending on your signal strength, you will need to try different positions for optimal coverage.
- There are repeaters for outdoor use that are weatherproof and therefore provide you with WiFi outside permanently. Pay attention to the protection classes, for example IP67.
- To enable a Wi-Fi range of 500 meters, you'll probably need to prioritize the 2.4GHz band. Although it doesn't offer such high bandwidths, it is much more stable over longer distances.
Powerline systems for greater WiFi range
If you want to increase the WiFi range in larger buildings, a powerline system is ideal.
- Powerline adapters with integrated WLAN are connected to the router via sockets. You receive bandwidth at LAN speeds and forward it to the desired recipients via WLAN.
- Since powerline systems do not experience any loss of bandwidth due to obstacles such as walls, this variant is ideal for use in buildings. It is even possible to use the system across the entire property using suitable outdoor models.
- On average, the adapters support a range of 300 to 400 meters before another adapter needs to be plugged in. This means that the desired route can be supplied with WLAN using two adapters.
- Depending on the situation, a powerline system is better for extending the range than a WLAN amplifier. If you also need to bridge several floors, powerline adapters are also useful.
The original for this article “How to increase your WiFi range to 500 m” comes from chip.de.
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