If you just need to eke a little bit more Wi-Fi out to one laptop or desktop, a USB adapter is a much cheaper alternative. Wi-Fi extenders are another option, even though they can create interference and add latency I wasn't thrilled when I tried one. The best way to improve your Wi-Fi signal is to switch from a single router to a mesh network system, but mesh systems can be expensive.
The router itself is perfectly adequate for the space my computer's Wi-Fi antenna is what falls short. I live in a pretty small apartment, but two thick, 1928-era walls separate my home office from my Wi-Fi router. As you carve out odd spaces for home offices, you may end up in weird corners of kitchens, attics, or basements where your Wi-Fi doesn't reach. Good Wi-Fi is a modern necessity, especially for homes where multiple people are trying to work, learn, or be entertained.
