Question over extending home network

Quick question please: I use a Time Capsule connected to a BT Home hub 3 for wifi at home. Works generally fine though patchy signal downstairs - question is, if I want to extend coverage indoors as currently some poor signal areas, would using Airport Extreme in addition to the time capsule be my best bet? It is not practical to run an ethernet cable so am I am right that I would site the Airport extreme in area of good signal downstairs and that should boost downstairs signal?
Thanks
Andy

Either an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme could be used to extend the wireless network provided by the Time Capsule.
The only real advantage to using the AirPort Extreme would be that you can connect a hard drive to its USB port. The USB port on the Express will only support a compatible printer.
so am I am right that I would site the Airport extreme in area of good signal downstairs and that should boost downstairs signal?
Correct. The general rule of thumb would be that an extending device should be located approximately 1/2 to 2/3 the distance from the Time Capsule to the general area that will need more wireless coverage.
Depending on walls, ceilings, or other obstructions, you may need to experiment with the placement of the extending device for best results.

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