Wi-Fi extenders work by duplicating and rebroadcasting the internet signal, which increases its range throughout your home.
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How to Make Your Home WiFi Faster

Install either a desktop or a wall plug-in range extender halfway between the WiFi router and the weak/dead area. Access the ...
Wifi extenders or boosters help avoid network dead spots in our homes. As wifi depends on a central hub (or router) to work, ...
When you encounter Wi-Fi problems, you can try troubleshooting your network or devices, check with your internet service ...
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