How to Position Your BrosTrend Extender for Maximum Coverage

If you have a WiFi extender like Brostrend is a good choice when your main router is not that much efficient to cover the whole house. But some of the people dont know where to locate the extender that can make a huge difference. If you have placed the Brostrend setup in a right way but the position is not proper can result into poor signals and dead zones.

This guide is all about helping you get the most of benefit from your BrosTrend WiFi extender by showing you exactly how and where to place it for the best possible coverage.

Understand How Extenders Work

Before learning about the proper placement, lets see how extender work.

A WiFi extender does not create a new internet but it grabs internet signals from your existing main router and spreads it further. So if you place the extender too far from your main router then it will not pick up the signals effectively and if it is placed too close then the extender will not cover wide area.

So, what we need here is balance.

Step-by-Step: Finding the Sweet Spot for Your BrosTrend WiFi Extender

Step 1: Do the Brostrend Setup the Right Way

This step is important and dont skip this. If the initial brostrend setup is not done properly then you will face problems further. You can use any method for the setup such as the WPS method or the web-based method as per your preference. Once you observe the solid blue and green light on your Brostrend WiFi extender then the setup is done successfully.

Step2: Position Extender in Midway of Your Router and the Dead Zone

The BrosTrend WiFi extender should be located in between of your main router and the areas in which there is low or no internet. It should not be right next to the router and not inside the dead zone. It should be in the right middle.

Note: You can use your phones WiFi bars to check where signal drops from strong to meh. That is exactly the place where you want your extender.

Step 3: Place it High and Clear

WiFi is always restricted by thick barriers. If your Brostrend setup involves tucking the extender behind a cabinet or under a desk then the signal strength will be poor. Make sure to locate the extender away from corners, closets and concrete walls.

Step 4: Angle the Antennas Correctly

If your BrosTrend WiFi extender has external antennas then do not point them both up. Try one antenna to be vertical and the other one horizontal. As this setup will cover both floor-to-floor and wall-to-wall directions. This setup often gets you better signal spread.

Step 5: Observe the Signal Lights and Adjust

Most of the BrosTrend WiFi extenders have LED signal indicators. Pay attention to those:

• A solid green and blue light indicates good signal.

• Whereas the blinking of red light reflects that there is a need to move closer to the router.

The brostrend setup requires adjustments from time to time and it is not a single setup process. You may need to plug it in, wait 60 seconds, check the signal and then move it a few feet and repeat.

Real Talk: What If You Have a Large House?

If you have a large house with multiple floors or thick walls then one extender is not enough. You may need to:

• Use more than one BrosTrend WiFi extender

• If your budget allow go for a mesh system

But for many average-sized homes, positioning of one extender correctly after a clean brostrend setup can improve your coverage.

Quick Troubleshooting Tips

• If the connection is still dropping then go for reboot of your router and extender. Sometimes they just need a reset.

• Lag in only one room? Maybe its a signal interference issue. Try changing the extenders channel via its admin page.

• If everything is blinking then reset the brostrend setup from. Sometimes starting fresh works best.

Final Thought: Placement Is Everything

Many people think that the problem is with in their device when the WiFi is not working properly but most of the time the solution is simple just move the extender. Take a few minutes, try it in different places and see how the signal improves.

FAQs

Q1. Where to avoid the placement of Brostrend WiFi extender?

The places which are to be avoided include the kitchens, basements or behind heavy metal objects. Keep the extender in open and off the ground.

Q2. Can I use an extension cord or surge protector for the extender?

Plug it directly into a wall socket. Surge protectors or long cords can cause instability in power and mess with performance.

Q3. How far is too far from the router?

If your phone drops to 1 bar in a room, thats too far. The extender needs at least 50-60% signal from your router to work effectively.

Q4. Do I need to repeat the brostrend setup every time I change the plug location?

Not always. If you're just moving it to a new spot, wait for the signal lights to stabilize. But if it doesnt connect after 2 minutes, redo the brostrend setup from scratch.