But if you need to fill in a dead zone and want to do it on the cheap, you can try a range extender instead.

Right now, you can get the Rock Space Wi-Fi Range Extender for $32.19 when you use promo code ZFXBCFYL at checkout.

Yes, if your Wi-Fi network doesn't reach the extremities of your home, an extender can blast delicious, life-giving internet radiation wherever you need.

Too close to the router and it doesn't do any good, failing to reach the dead zone.

Too far into the dead zone and it won't be able to receive a signal from the router.

But that's the reality of extenders, and this Rock Space model is a dual zone extender, so you get both 2GHz and 5GHz connectivity.

If you can put up with the annoyances, you can use the Rock Space extender to fill in your spotty home network at a bargain price.