I need some advice/help.
I currently live in a 1,905sq.ft house and my router/modem is situated in the basement (I have 2 desktops there). Now my problem is I can't get WIFI in my bedroom (I'm lucky if I even get 1 bar, its 2 floors away from the router/modem).
I am unsure of what to do. I have tried reading about powerline networking, but I don't know how good it is. I need a WIFI solution and I know repeaters have a diminishing return (I do not want that).
I see 200MBps Wireless and 500MBps wired adapters. Which should I get?
I'll be getting a NP9170 soon, so hopefully I can find a solution (without having to move the router/modem).
Please any help would be appreciated
PS. When are we going to have a functioning forum again? I've posted this 3 times now![]()
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blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso
If your not needing file transfer between other computers any will work, just get the above your isp speed. Otherwise go for max speed.
Now what I would do is use them to connect to another router setup as a AP. The PL adapters will server as eithernet wiring from the basement to the second floor router/AP. This way you will have wireless on the floor and wired ports if needed. -
Ok that's what I was thinking as I do get wireless on the main floor, I just have to extend it to the bedrooms.
So a 500Mbps PL would be enough? I've got 3 options for wired PL:
1)TRENDnet TPL401E2K Powerline AV Adapter Kit - 500Mbps, 2x Adapters $131.99
2)Belkin F5D4085 Powerline AV500 Network Adapter Kit - 2x Powerline AV500 Network Adapters, Up to 500Mbps, 2x Ethernet Cables, Up to 1,000 ft. Range
$98.99
3)Zyxel PLA4205 Powerline Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - 500Mbps, Plug-and-play $102.99
My wireless PL are more limited: D-Link DHP-W306AV, Powerline AV Wireless N Extender for $69.99
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Yeah- one recommendation- leave D-Link out of it.
Based on speed I'd say Zyxel- see here for more. -
Looks like I'll either get the Belkin or the Zyxel.
Anyone have anything to say about either one. I've used Belkin products before but never an electronic (i've used cables). -
I'd go with Zyxel- Belkin does have a reputation of being prone to failure among our users.
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blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso
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Thanks, looks like Zyxel it is.
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