Can you get gigabyte speeds via WiFi plug?

nightrider1470 · 4 Jan 2017 at 22:22

My PC has good range to my router but a Ethernet cable just isn't possible as different floor levels.

I notice steam link device is struggling via standard wi-fi and wondering how fast I can get from a WiFi plug with a Ethernet output

???

andicole0 · 4 Jan 2017 at 22:31

You may be better off with a high speed Powerline set and use a cable to the PC.
Andi.

Hyburnate · 4 Jan 2017 at 22:43

It entirely depends on the building, the best advice you can get is to buy some and give it a go sadly. Have you considered running a cable externally and then back in?

Zefan · 4 Jan 2017 at 22:45

Your question is pretty wide, I'm not sure exactly what you're asking really. By Wifi plug do you mean powerline adapters with wireless access points built in? It's not likely to improve anything as you're still using the existing wireless network, which is probably the problem. If you mean a wifi extender with ethernet output, it'll definitely just make things worse in my opinion.

From what I have experienced and heard about using steam link, anything below wired connection or 802.11ac isn't going to be great. The best option by far is to run UTP. Don't instantly dismiss it, remember you could go externally to the property! The next best options are either to use powerline network adapters (with UTP cable at either end) or to upgrade your router/wireless access point to 802.11ac. One might be better than the other here, depending on your property's characteristics with reference to electrical infrastructure/physical construction and position of solid walls.

If you absolutely don't want to run UTP, and are getting decent signal strength at your steam link then it's probably worth going down the 802.11ac route. If it doesn't solve it at least you've got a new snazzy router or you can sell it on for not much loss

You could do a bit of both and get powerline adapters with ac, but they're likely to be expensive and probably only be worth it if you're struggling with range at the steam link.

nightrider1470 · 4 Jan 2017 at 23:16

Thanks!

I own a plusnet hub one router... Would buying a better router be ideal?.... It's only been out a year so not sure how specced up it is?

http://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.ph...b-one-fibre-router-and-self-install-fttc.html

Hyburnate · 4 Jan 2017 at 23:17

nightrider1470 said:
Thanks!

I own a plusnet hub one router... Would buying a better router be ideal?.... It's only been out a year so not sure how specced up it is?

http://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php

If you want to look into wireless, I'd recommend using a Ubiquiti UniFi unit and turning the Wireless on your current router off, this can then be located to provide the most optimal signal. I believe there is a thread on here about them, however their part code is UAP-AC-LR (long range version)

bledd · 5 Jan 2017 at 12:19

To get gigabit speed, you have to use a network cable that is physically connected to the router or through switch(es) connected to the router.

Wireless is getting better, but nowhere near the speed yet in real tests.

Powerline shouldn't be considered.

Ask an electrician that has experience with cat5e cable to help you out.