Help for the networking clueless..

DampDog · 26 Dec 2010 at 10:10

Just looking for some info and advice.

At the moment I have a Linksys WAG120N wireless modem router. Desk top PC is plugged straight in the back, Laptop is connected via wireless.

So what I'd like to do is connect main TV in living room (has lan port) so I can stream BBC Iplayer, etc. And connect up Xbox for gaming.

Whats the easiest way to do it, without trailing Ethernet cables round the house?

I've seen this on OC web site and it looks like it would do the job, but I've noticed it only has 1 port and I want 2.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-006-TP&groupid=46&catid=1837&subcat=

So question is what do I need that's easy to connect, and preferably cheap and cheerfull.

Phal · 26 Dec 2010 at 10:25

2 Homeplug/Ethernet over powerline thingies and a small hub? :E

Wireless is ok for browsing but wouldn't want to rely on it if I could help it hehe

DampDog · 26 Dec 2010 at 11:21

That had crossed my mind, but still doesn't help with connecting more than one device at a time. Plus 1 at each end is fairly cheap but, as I need 2 behind the TV it starts to get expensive.

I just don't have enough knowledge, would an access point and switch work??

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-006-TP&groupid=46&catid=1837&subcat=

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-011-TP&groupid=46&catid=1626&subcat=

Deleted member 77746 · 26 Dec 2010 at 11:52

The easiest way to do it is ethernet homeplugs. You can use a switch if you have cable running to your tv already.

encephalopathy · 26 Dec 2010 at 14:29

have a look at the wd livewire ethernet plugs - 4 ports at each end

DampDog · 26 Dec 2010 at 14:41

encephalopathy said:
have a look at the wd livewire ethernet plugs - 4 ports at each end

You're star, just what I imagined I wanted without knowing if they even existed.. if you get what I mean. Bit more than I wanted to pay, but you can't have everything.

Cheers