how do i get better wifi coverage in my home?

[KCHAR]

I bought a cisco repeater only to find it isnt compatible with my cisco wireless router/modem, go figure.

So i started doing research online and found this link.

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-basics/31576-the-best-way-to-get-whole-house-wireless-coverage

can someone explain what powerline networking is? Does this mean it just plugs into the wall recepticle and works like a repeater? Im getting just 1 bar in my bedroom and want to get 5 bars if possible, i just dont know the best way to get to 5.

[KCHAR]

or is this what I need?

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/31551-d-link-dhp-w306av-powerline-av-wireless-n-extender-reviewed

[kanetrain]

I'm gonna bump this, because I'd also like to know the answer. I have the EXACT same problem.

[diablo rojo]

http://m.rakuten.com/product/223459893

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[abecx]

Can you give a better description of your home? 2 story, brick, concrete, composition, size, location/city etc..

Placement of the devices is the most important, always put them in the highest point of the home, use networking cable where you can. Using those powergrid devices is not recommended.

Utilize dual band devices.

[ceyko]

Ethernet over power can work fine, it just depends. However, it's not wireless - but depending on your home wiring and several other variables it COULD accommodate an AP in another room.

If a large/long home, generally you're better off with more APs, on different channels though. Also - plain ole' CAT 5 direct runs to the APs is optimal. However, as abecx mentioned - not a lot of details at this point for anyone to work off of.