Wi-Fi extenders for better home Wi-Fi
Got a weak signal in your upstairs office?
A Wi-Fi dead zone in the spare room?
Struggling to connect to the back of the house?
A Grain Wi-Fi extender helps improve your Wi-Fi coverage in areas where your signal is weak, so you can stay connected throughout your home.
What is a Wi-Fi extender?
Wi-Fi coverage, beyond your router
Your Full Fibre broadband connection comes into your home through a fibre optic cable and connects to your router. Your router then distributes the connection wirelessly around your home as Wi-Fi.
Walls, floors, furniture and other devices can all affect how far and well your Wi-Fi signal travels.
A Wi-Fi extender works alongside your Grain router to extend your wireless coverage into areas where your signal is weaker. So, if your Wi-Fi is great downstairs but less impressive upstairs, an extender could help.
It won’t make your broadband package faster – it helps your Wi-Fi reach further.
Need a Wi-Fi extender?
You’ve got four ways to get one.
to Boost
+£3.00 per month
Best value
to Pro
The ultimate bundle
Wi-Fi extender
Pay monthly
Wi-Fi extender
Own it outright
Which Wi-Fi extender option
is best for me?
If you’re choosing a new broadband package, upgrading to Boost or Pro is the best option. With Boost, you get the extender as part of the package rather than buying one separately or paying the higher monthly rental cost. Or, if you need a static IP too, a Pro package is your best bet.
Why choose a Grain Wi-Fi extender?
Our Grain Wi-Fi extender is designed to work with your router to extend your coverage around your home. As you move around your home, your devices can connect to the strongest available point, helping you stay connected in more areas of the property.
Do I need a Wi-Fi extender?
An extender can help if:
- You have Wi-Fi dead zones in certain rooms.
- You have a large home with multiple floors.
- You have thick walls that could be causing interference.
- Your home office is far from the router.
- You struggle to get a connection upstairs.
- You have lots of devices all around your home.
FAQs about Wi-Fi extenders
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What is a Wi-Fi extender?
A Wi-Fi extender works like a helpful relay, picking up your existing Wi-Fi and rebroadcasting it to areas where the signal is weak, such as upstairs bedrooms or home offices.
Your cheapest option to get one is to upgrade to one of our Boost packages which comes with a Wi-Fi extender included. Cheaper than buying one outright, and better value than renting on a rolling contract, giving you reliable Wi-Fi coverage without the hassle. Enjoy smoother streaming, faster browsing, and fewer dropouts with Boost!
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Will a Wi-Fi extender make my broadband faster?
No. Broadband speed and Wi-Fi coverage aren’t the same thing.
Your broadband speed comes from your Full Fibre connection, while the extender helps distribute this connection throughout your home.
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How much does a Grain Wi-Fi extender cost?
You can get a Grain Wi-Fi extender from only £3 a month. You have four options:
1. Upgrade to a Boost package for £3 a month extra and get a Wi-Fi extender included.
2. Upgrade to a Pro package for £5 a month extra and get a Wi-Fi extender and static IP included.
3. Rent an extender for £4.99 per month on a rolling basis.
4. Buy an extender outright for £59.99 one-off cost.
If you’re choosing a broadband package, or upgrading your current Grain package, Boost or Pro will be the best value options, depending on your needs. Get in touch to find out more.
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Where should I put a Wi-Fi extender?
Place your router somewhere between your router and the area where your Wi-Fi is weak. It needs to receive a good signal from your router to be able to extend it effectively.
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Why is my Wi-Fi weaker in some rooms?
Wi-Fi has to travel through walls, floors and furniture to reach your homes. The larger the home, the more it has to travel.
That’s why you might get a strong connection beside your router but a much weaker one upstairs or at the other side of your property.
An extender helps by giving your Wi-Fi another point from which to reach those harder-to-cover areas.
Find out more about the unexpected things that could be interfering with your Wi-Fi.
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Can I use a third-party extender?
Yes, you can use a third-party Wi-Fi extender or Mesh system with your Grain broadband service. Just keep in mind that our ability to help with third-party equipment may be limited, as we don’t have the same access to its settings and functionality as we do with Grain equipment.
Ready to improve your Wi-Fi coverage?
Check your postcode, choose your speed and see the Wi-Fi extender options at checkout.