We are in a rural area where ADSL only is available. Our speeds are usually around 9-10Mbps using a Spark supplied HG659b modem. While this modem does need rebooting at times to regain dropped internet connection it does seem to do the job apart from the WiFi range on both bands not being the best. I recently bought a D Link DAP1650 range extender which (after a great deal of frustration setting up) I finally managed to get operating. However its extended range is disappointing on both bands but particularly the 5Ghz band which is supposed to be its strong point. The extender is situated around 5 metres from the HG659 in direct line of site with full WiFi strength. The area I am targeting is around 15m away through 2 walls (wood/gib - no concrete) and while the extended signal is stronger than the original HG659 (on 2.4Ghz) it is not that much better. I have tried shifting the extender to different locations but it doesn't seem to make much difference. Are these D Link extenders any good or can someone recommend a better setup?
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