I currently have a Linksys G wireless router with 2 to 5 wireless devices connected and one ethernet connected PC. I just upgraded to Elite DSL with ATT which is (supposedly) 6.0Mbps down/768 Kbps up. I want to optimize my home office for Skype and currently the DSL modem and router is about 20 feet away through 2 walls. I have my FZ on a dedicated local IP address and have Skype ported to that IP, but it can still drop off a little on long calls. I was looking at going with a dual-band router since my FZ has N support (everything else in the house is G) then I ran across the Linksys Powerline Network adapters which would more than handle the speed I need.
Other than running a cat 5 cable to my office, anyone have suggestions? Maybe I'll get the Powerline set-up and try it out. From what I have read, dual-band routers can be hit-or-miss.
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Freedom of wireless is no where can be defeated by ethernet or powerline networks. So, I wouldn't settle for any cable connections except for the desktops.
Do you have problem connecting your FZ to the wireless network at your home office room with you current G wireless router? You should change to wireless N only if your current wireless G network range is too short, since your internet subscription is still far below wireless G speed.
Optimizing Network for Skype - Wireless N or Powerline?
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by bubbatex, Mar 2, 2009.