My Setek Extender Giving Weak Signals in Other Rooms. Help!
I got myself a Setek WiFi range extender and hardwired it to my home router. After setting it up via the default IP, I was expecting a good Setek WiFi signal strength. But, things turned opposite. The extender is performing better in the room where I’ve kept it. However, all other rooms are not getting the signal strength I expected. In other words, I’m getting buffering/weak signals in other rooms. What might have resulted in this problem? If it’s a problem, can I resolve it?
Google gets flooded with similar queries every day. Just in case you are also among the users finding the solution to the similar question, we’ve got you covered. With the aid of this blog, we will try to explain the possible reasons behind the problem. Also, we will highlight the best working solution.
Is Your Extender Placed In a Corner?
Have you placed your Setek WiFi range extender in the corner or a room? If not, then is it the last room of your house where your extender is sitting? Know that whenever a networking device like a router or an extender is placed in a corner, its WiFi signals are likely to get absorbed by that particular only. Not only this, but there is an uneven transmission of WiFi signals which results in buffering/weak signals in other rooms. To bring things on track, you are suggested to place your Setek device in the central room of your house. And yes, try to keep it in the central location of the chosen room.
Reasons: Setek Extender Buffering/Weak Signals in Other Rooms
Highlighted in this section are the potential causes due to which your Setek WiFi range extender is offering weak signals in other rooms of your house. Before all that, we want you to ensure that you have not placed your extender near a masonry construction.
WiFi Interference: Generally known a WiFi interruption, WiFi signal interference is an obstruction in the paths through which the wireless signals emitted by a Setek range extender travel. This usually occurs when there is a heavy physical obstruction present near the extender or the extender is placed near devices that emit electromagnetic frequencies or objects that carry a large amount of water.
Position of Antennas: If the antennas of your Setek WiFi range extender are bad, then you cannot expect it to provide you with a better quality signal. Generally, users tend to keep the antennas in a vertical position which is not always recommended. Know that all WiFi devices transmit signals in horizontal and vertical planes. The position of the antennas should be according to the room in which you want to access the internet.
Distance from the Router: The most overlooked factor is the distance separating a WiFi range extender from the router. You must know that when two WiFi devices are placed two far, the output from the second device will automatically reduce. The same thing might have happened with your Setek WiFi range extender.
So, these were the common reasons that might drag you to face the buffering/weak signals in other rooms. Assuming that you’ve gone through them carefully, we are now heading toward the troubleshooting section that will help you get the problem resolved.
Solutions: Setek Extender Buffering/Weak Signals in Other Rooms
Did You Know?
If you keep the firmware of your Setek range extender upgraded, it will offer you an enhanced networking experience. Just make sure that you are uploading the firmware file that corresponds to the model number of the extender you own. And be very certain about not disturbing the firmware update process. Otherwise, the firmware will not get updated.
Eliminate Signal Interference: If the room in which you have placed your Setek range extender is housing numerous electromagnetic waves emitting devices, then you should consider changing its location. You should keep your extender away from fish tanks and metal objects. Ensure that you have not kept the extender near a reflexive surface like mirror.
Position the Antennas Properly: You have to ensure that your extender’s antenna is at 30 degree if you want to extend signals upstairs. However, if the signals are supposed to reach the upper floor, you need to change the antenna’s position to 90 degree (perpendicular). Just in case you want internet access in the ground floor (the floor where you have installed the extender), you have to position the antenna to zero degree.
Reduce the Extender-Router Gap: Try to bridge the gap between your Setek WiFi extender and the main router. Know that no matter whether you have completed the Setek set up process or not, your extender is supposed to be present in the range of the router. An ideal distance of 8-10 ft will work. But, do not decimate the distance. Their signals might crash.
The Conclusion
Now, we are about to wrap up the post explaining the troubleshooting techniques to resolve Setek extender buffering/weak signals in other rooms. It is expected that the problem has been resolved successfully. In case it doesn’t, do not hesitate to take the major step of resetting the extender and setting it up once again.
