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I moved from my apartment to my parents house & my Roku isn't maintaining a WiFi connection. Roku tells me that the signal is poor, probably because of the distance between the Roku & the router. The WiFi signal has to go thru wood & drywall. My smartphone also tells me the same thing & sometimes my new TV buffers.
I considered getting a router of my own, but, based on what I've read online, getting the new router connected to the ONT is complicated & I'm not network savvy. An electrician would have to run an Ethernet or a coax cable from the ONT to the "apartment". I suppose that he'd have to go up into the attic. It would cost me a literal fortune. I read online about WiFi extenders. I've looked at the Verizon manuals online & it appears to be a simple process. Just put the extender next to the Verizon router & pair them & then unplug the extender & plug it into an outlet in my "apartment". I assume that the SSID is the same so it shouldn't be difficult to get my Roku working, correct?
Can I use any extender?
Do I have the right idea?
We understand how important it is to have a reliable signal and you are definitely on the right path with adding a WiFi extender to help improve the signal. Verizon offers WiFi extenders or you can use a non-Verizon extender with 5G home internet and manual setup may be required.
-Cynthia
Thank you for the reply.
On the Verizon website I see FIOS Extender, Network Extender & WiFi Extender. What's the difference besides the price?
What does this mean:
or you can use a non-Verizon extender with 5G home internet and manual setup may be required.?
Does it mean that using a Verizon product I won't have to do a manual setup?
Please answer the above questions.
Good morning dcs_79c. Let's make sure we are answering your question. Are you referring to compatible WiFi Extender to use with Verizon 5G Home internet? We want to make sure we provide the correct information for you.-Deb
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