Have Verizon Gateway for WiFi. Needed Wi-Fi Extender to reach remote upstairs location in my home. Easily connected to a TV in that room but don’t see it as a potential network to connect to a desktop in same room. Help?
It sounds like you're looking to connect your desktop computer to the Wi-Fi network from a remote location in your home, and you've already set up a Wi-Fi extender to reach that area. To connect your desktop to the network, you have a few options:
- Use an Ethernet cable: If there is an available Ethernet port on the Wi-Fi extender, you can use an Ethernet cable to directly connect your desktop computer to the extender and then to the network. This option provides a stable and fast connection, but it requires running an Ethernet cable through any walls or ceilings.
- Connect to the Wi-Fi network: If your desktop computer has a Wi-Fi receiver, you can try connecting directly to the Wi-Fi network that the extender is broadcasting. This may be a slower option depending on the distance and walls/ ceilings in between, but it's worth a try if your computer supports it.
- Use a Wi-Fi range extender: If you're only looking to boost the signal in the specific room where your desktop is located, a Wi-Fi range extender can help. These devices pick up the existing Wi-Fi signal and broadcast it again, improving the range and strength of the connection in that particular area.
If you're not sure which option is best for your setup, try asking a friend or family member with technical knowledge to take a look and offer their advice. Alternatively, you can contact Verizon's customer support team for guidance on optimizing your network configuration.
If you have Whole Home WiFi Plus included in your subscription, then you could request a Verizon Extender or Fios Extender rental for free.
Verizon/Fios Extender provide 2 Ethernet ports in the back, backhauled on coax. You could use the Ethernet ports to feed a desktop computer.
