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Esto
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6 years ago
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Poor WIFI - Telus Boost & T3200M

Hello there, new in this forum, but long time Telus customer. I recently moved to my new apartment and WIFI is very poor in my bedrooms. Telus tech couldn't find a wired port (ethernet/coax) in the b...
  • NFtoBC's avatar
    NFtoBC
    6 years ago
    • The first Boost device will need to be hardwired to the T3200M. Further ones can be either wired or wireless.
    • The Boost solution is better than the Google solution in my opinion, as Boost extends your existing network, while Google devices create a new separate one.
    • Would something like Google WIFI or Google Nest WIFI, or similar solutions from other brands work better than Telus Boost in my case?
    • The PVR will not work on either the Boost or Google Network. PVR need to connect to the T3200M either wirelessly or by ethernet / coax.
    • The extenders in the Telus Boost package connect to the  T3200M as described previously - one by ethernet, the rests wirelessly to the first Boost.
    • Boost do not need to be activated by Telus. If they are complete, you should be able to add them yourself.

     

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NFtoBC
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6 years ago
  • The first Boost device will need to be hardwired to the T3200M. Further ones can be either wired or wireless.
  • The Boost solution is better than the Google solution in my opinion, as Boost extends your existing network, while Google devices create a new separate one.
  • Would something like Google WIFI or Google Nest WIFI, or similar solutions from other brands work better than Telus Boost in my case?
  • The PVR will not work on either the Boost or Google Network. PVR need to connect to the T3200M either wirelessly or by ethernet / coax.
  • The extenders in the Telus Boost package connect to the  T3200M as described previously - one by ethernet, the rests wirelessly to the first Boost.
  • Boost do not need to be activated by Telus. If they are complete, you should be able to add them yourself.

 

  • giantbrownguy's avatar
    giantbrownguy
    Rockstar
    6 years ago
    There are two considerations I’d add. As I’ve mentioned on other posts, I’ve had issues with the T3200 Wi-Fi on two different units and ended up not using its wifi at all. If you follow this approach it renders @NFtoBC’s point moot re: Google Wi-Fi.

    The second issue is the Boost only comes with two units, whereas the Google Wi-Fi can be 3. Though more expensive, it might make for a stronger signal if there are a lot of walls between the T3200 and the TV. More walls will impede signal strength.

    There are also other alternatives that you might catch a sale on, especially as Amazon Prime Days is on October 15th and Black Friday is coming up. The Linksys Velop is now compatible with Apple HomeKit, so you can limit the access of certain devices to your network.

    There Eero (by Amazon) is now Wi-Fi 6 compatible which could be good if you have newer devices.

    That said, if you are looking for simple, the Boost and Google Wi-Fi are among the best.
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