Re: TP-Link powerline adaptor
Originally Posted by
mart
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I live in a bungalow and had much the same problem. VM's cable comes in towards the rear of the property and that's where the router is. Hence poor wi-fi coverage at the front.
It's possible to switch the VM router to Modem Mode and then plug a router of your choice into Ethernet socket number 1 at the back of it.
I have done this with an Orbi system (router and satellites). Expensive but I picked the router and two satellites up for a good price. It works well.
There are several ways of overcoming a weak wi-fi signal I suppose.
Thanks. Yet another alternative. I may explore additional routers, although I do seem to have overcome the problem with my extender.
Just incidentally, VM state that Ethernet sockets 1&2 are for telephone connection, whereas 3&4 are for extenders. However, that is a strange reversal of their insistence of a few years ago when they insisted that they do not provide for VOIP telephony from their router.
They were economical with the truth, though, because that's exactly what I have done with a Vonage unit, which does work well!