Basement Defender™ has a recommended Wi-Fi extender, which has the appropriate configuration options to be compatible with our devices. Recommended Unit: TP-Link WiFi Extender However, if you should choose to purchase a different Wi-Fi extender, our units work with nearly all Wi-Fi extenders. When purchasing a Wi-Fi extender, please ensure that it has the following […]
How is Wi-Fi Strength Measured? Wi-Fi Strength (RSSI) is measured in dBm, an indication of how strong the Wi-Fi’s radio waves are when received by the unit. This measure goes from -100 to 0, with -100 being the worst. What is Your Recommended Wi-Fi Strength? We generally recommend dBm greater than -55 in order to […]
What is WiFi? In short, wifi isn’t the internet itself: Rather, it’s radio waves that allow your devices to communicate with your router, which in turn connects to the internet. Radio waves, like wifi, can pass through physical objects. If your wifi speed stinks, your house itself might be to blame. If your wifi signal […]
