Fibre Installed today but need help with phone tethering?

lloydcars18 · 9 Oct 2017 at 21:07

Hey Folks so got Fibre broadband in today and all seems well getting 38mb/s Download and 9mb/s upload with a 21ms Ping.

all is fine When Connected through the WIFI and Sitting down stairs the problem im having is i haven't had an Electrician out yet to drill a hole and run a Cable to my PC.

So im currently using my previous method of obtaining internet by tethering my phone to my PC Although using WIFI this time instead of Mobile Data.

Ping and Upload speeds are the same but only get around 15mb/s Download anyone have any idea why is it because my Motherboard only Supports Usb 2.0 until i upgrade next week.

lloydcars18 · 9 Oct 2017 at 21:18

Its Ok think ive fixed it obviously the Router doesn't have the best range as Moved my Phone about 1m closer to the other side of my Room and Bang 37mb/s Download

bremen1874 · 9 Oct 2017 at 21:18

Why is your phone and tethering involved? If the PC has a wireless adapter it'll connect directly to the wireless router using Wi-Fi.

lloydcars18 · 9 Oct 2017 at 21:36

It Doesn't have a WIFI Adapter thats why im using my phone as one.

It keeps cutting out though

the sooner i get my PC Hardwired the better.

bremen1874 · 9 Oct 2017 at 22:16

Not considered running the cable yourself? It doesn't involve much skill and only requires very basic tools.

lloydcars18 · 9 Oct 2017 at 22:21

Would rather just buy a cable then pay someone to do it dont want to Hit a Pipe or cable in the Ceiling :/

bremen1874 · 9 Oct 2017 at 22:29

If you're going to get it done let them supply everything.

lloydcars18 · 11 Oct 2017 at 18:00

Been Quoted 20-30 pounds and i have to buy the cable im looking at getting a Cat6 15m cable my Computer is only about 8m away from the Router is it worth getting the longer cable just in case i move it around and would i lose any speed?

bremen1874 · 11 Oct 2017 at 18:14

Only you can decide whether having a longer cable would be worthwhile. It won't make any difference to the speed.

Are you just planning to use a pre-terminated cable? This will work but you have to drill quite large holes to get the plug through.

lloydcars18 · 11 Oct 2017 at 18:19

Just looking at getting this
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bremen1874 · 11 Oct 2017 at 18:28

The link probably does break the rules. Best to delete it yourself if you care.

The actual cable looks fine.

I'd prefer flush mounted network faceplates rather than trailing cable ends, but it would be a more involved job and wouldn't work any better.

lloydcars18 · 11 Oct 2017 at 18:44

Going to purchase it now

Clav · 12 Oct 2017 at 13:46

A USB wifi dongle would be cheaper?

bremen1874 · 12 Oct 2017 at 14:24

Why use wireless if you're willing to run a cable?

Leave wireless for the devices where it's the only practicable option.