Signal booster or second router?

Miolo
Miolo Posts: 11 ✭✭
edited August 2023 in Internet

Which one is best for a two floor apt ?

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  • Jess_i88b6
    Jess_i88b6 Posts: 13,805 ✭✭
    edited April 2023

    Hi @Miolo

    I don't like booster, I will prefer a router. I am using an ASUS router, and I cover all my residence.

    And the router will give you much more options

    If you decide to go with a router

    these are the instructions

    Disable the Wi-Fi feature of the Fizz Wi-Fi modem
    1. In bridge mode, the two (2) Wi-Fi radios built into your Fizz Wi-Fi modem will be deactivated, thus disabling its Wi-Fi capabilities.
    • Open an Internet browser and enter 192.168.0.1 in the address bar.
    • Identify yourself using the following login information:
      • Username: cusadmin
      • Password: **enter your Wi-Fi password**
    • Select Basic
    • Select Gateway
    • Disable the option ''Residential Gateway function''
    • Click Ok
    Install your personal Wi-Fi router
    1. Connect your personal router as indicated in its user guide. 
    2. Plug the network cable (RJ45) into one of the four (4) numbered ports of your Fizz Wi-Fi modem.
    3. If there's any issue with the connection, restart both devices (the Fizz Wi-Fi modem and your personal router).
    4. If you want to re-enable the Wi-Fi capability of your Fizz Wi-Fi modem, you'll need to reset it to its factory settings by holding down the reset button on the back of the device for ten (10) seconds.
    Source: https://fizz.ca/en/faq/how-can-i-use-my-own-wi-fi-router-fizz


  • Jess_i88b6
    Jess_i88b6 Posts: 13,805 ✭✭
    edited April 2023

    @Miolo

    Since you are talking about VPNs, my router permit to configure certain VPN on the router

    And decide which device must use that VPN

  • Sébastien code ZXEL1
    Sébastien code ZXEL1 Posts: 7,547 ✭✭
    edited April 2023

    here for a condo just the wifi fizz,, its one floor

  • FizzyFizz JQMPM
    FizzyFizz JQMPM Posts: 6,635 ✭✭
    edited April 2023

    Probably a router is better

  • Andrei_ref_R7VK1
    Andrei_ref_R7VK1 Posts: 8,020 ✭✭

    Router is definitely better, but all depends on your situation.

  • Derr
    Derr Posts: 6,201 ✭✭

    Can’t help you with that sorry

  • patmtlfizz
    patmtlfizz Posts: 5 ✭✭
    https://forum.fizz.ca/en/discussion/comment/6692991#Comment_6692991

    FYI disabling the option "Residential Gateway" function on the Fizz router will NOT disable the wifi

  • aerograb
    aerograb Posts: 2 ✭✭

    I used a repeater (Wi-Fi booster) for my 2-story house.

    It works perfectly, it's cheap, and very easy to set up. BTW, I bought the TP-LINK RE300 (35 CAD).

    The performance might be less, but unless you need the lowest ping possible (e.g. for gaming), then you're probably better off using cables anyway.

    Hope this helps!

  • FizzyFizz JQMPM
    FizzyFizz JQMPM Posts: 6,635 ✭✭
    https://forum.fizz.ca/en/discussion/comment/6713600#Comment_6713600

    Great piece of advice. Thank you for sharing!

  • elena code xzi4t
    elena code xzi4t Posts: 8,273 ✭✭

    A powerful router

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