Wireless network question.

[Leeshez]

Hi i have just relocated the wireless router to behind the tv so i can put my blu ray player online. The desktop is now upstairs with a wireless network card in. Now the signal strength is very low 11.0 Mbps. Is there any way of making the signal stronger? Oh i have a belkin 54G router. Regards Lee.

 

[bmit]

search for pringles tin wireless antenna / extender on google.. (seriously this does work)

Or buy an access point, relocate the router (using a longer cable to the blueray), get a better router / receiver,

 

[Longy]

You could always get youself a new wireless N Router and wireless N card for your PC - but if i was in your shoes I'd buy a couple of Homeplugs for about £40 - much better that wireless.

 

[Gareth]

agreed, homeplugs, I've got them and rate them.

 

[TimMB]

You'll find that the electrics will now be interfering with the wireless signal. Can't you put the router back where it was and run a longer cable?

 

[Leeshez]

You could always get youself a new wireless N Router and wireless N card for your PC - but if i was in your shoes I'd buy a couple of Homeplugs for about £40 - much better that wireless.

Hey thanks for that guys.. I never knew about this. So i will need one of these http://www.faculty-x.net/homeplug-wireless solwise.htm and one of those plug adapters to conect my desktop and laptop to my network? Regards Lee.

 

[Gareth]

nope, one of these:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=powerline+adapters

 

[Leeshez]

You'll find that the electrics will now be interfering with the wireless signal. Can't you put the router back where it was and run a longer cable?

The router was origanly in the rear room and the desktop was hard wired to the router. I could put it back in the rear room as the internet cable is still there. Could i make the blu ray player wireless instead? Lee.

 

[Leeshez]

nope, one of these:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=powerline+adapters

One of these i meant. http://www.faculty-x.net/homeplug value range.htm Same as your post Gareth. You guys have been great cheers .

 

[Longy]

I'd say these as the are 200Mbs:

http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/303155/zyxel-pla-401-twin-pack-powerline-h

Although I've tested throughput on these devices and I'll eat my own arse if you ever get near 200Mbs!!

20-30Mbs in the real world - still better than wireless.

 

[bmit]

worth mentioning that the homeplugs only work if the two plugs you're using are on the same ring... plus they are crap if you have an old wiring

 

[DrR]

How fast is your internet?
If it's less than 11mbs i wouldn't bother doing anything unless your pcs are networked?

And why does a blue ray player need internet?

 

[Tom]

Change the channel, switch it to G only.

 

[young_lew]

How fast is your internet?
If it's less than 11mbs i wouldn't bother doing anything unless your pcs are networked?

And why does a blue ray player need internet?

For Blu-Ray live and firmware updates

 

[Leeshez]

How fast is your internet?
If it's less than 11mbs i wouldn't bother doing anything unless your pcs are networked?

And why does a blue ray player need internet?

Im on 10MB broadband speed. So i can get updates etc and you can watch youtube too on it.
The laptop is 54Mbps and it is in the front room near the router.

 

[Macester]

your tv signal and wifi runs on UHF so its never a good idea to put it directly next to a tv. Wireless N is a good shout as it has alot of measures to improve range and reliability, but wired is always going to be best!

 

[Gareth]

excellent price on the ones I have :

http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/546061/netgear-xeb1004-85mbps-powerline-et