On 28/10/2019 16:43, R D S wrote:
I don't know why but I never get results searching for stuff with
Thunderbird, maybe i've downloaded too much....

Anyway, i've a WiFi repeater (sub 10 quid cheapo from eBay), since using
it having no end of bother.
It works OK initially but i'll go away for a time, come back, find that
there's no internet and the repeater itself needing a hard reset and as
often as not the PC will need a reboot too.
(I'm being thick here, but if it's set to repeat, should I still be able
to log into it via lan using its IP?)

Are more expensive branded ones likely to be better?
Or do I need to learn how to use it properly WRT IPs and DNS and such?
I have a couple of TP Link repeaters. Not got a problem with them. I do
know that after going into standby windows/10 can mess up the WiFi adaptors.

Go to control panel - "network and sharing Center" - "change adaptor
settings".

Right click on the WiFi adaptor and disable.

Wait till is shows disabled.

Right click on the WiFi adaptor and enable.

If it then connects to the network is windows...