Ethernet wall sockets

[JoeBoi]

Hi all,

Looking for some advice. Currently using wireless to game online with the PC.

Pings seem ok, no noticable lag or anything but I want the absolute best connection that I can get.

Wired straight to the router isn't really an option available at the moment, so I have looked at these ethernet wall extenders.

Are they any good?

Would this be better than using wifi?

Is there anything that I should be aware of using these?

Thanks in advance.

Joe

 

[JoeBoi]

Whenever someone says "I can't run an Ethernet cable" all it ever boils down to is "I can't be bothered to understand the logistics of running an Ethernet cable.

Even in rented properties you should be able to run cables around the edges of carpets (under them, out of sight) and under doors.

Every, single, time I've ever done this in my own of friends rented properties I've found a way, and it's usually that they've just simply been intimidated by making their own cable. The max length of cat5 is 100m. You could literally go out the window and take the most obscure route around the garden and likely still have better throughput than powerline or WiFi.

It's absolutely worth pursuing and I'm keen to know what you think is blocking you doing it?

It is not an option for me at the moment.

I appreciate that it is not difficult to do but I do not have the tools or time at the mo. If I could run one, trust me I would.

Thanks for the repsonses though guys. Tbh I am dubious on how good of a job the wall plugs will be in our flat. Will gice it a go though.