how to extend a network via wifi

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hi all, ok i currently have a wired network which extends into another room via a very long Ethernet cable, and lately i have been experiencing slowness when sending files to my network drive in the other room, cant seem to get above 10 mbps, any way i tried a new cable and it worked so my cable is slowing me down, and the mrs dosent like seeing cables, and i dont want to drag up the laminate or skirting boards to hide the cables, so can i use my existing 5ghz wifi to a switch in the living room with good speeds, i currently have an asus ac68u, and i have 5 devices in the living room that need a network, what are my best options other than running a cable that is. oh and i need good speeds as im trying to run a plex server for 4 k content but currently the network is slowing my streams.
 
You need powerline adapters. Cheap ones are just over £20 a pair. It'll send your wired over the electric cables in your house and come out in another room with WiFi and/or wired.
 
Ask an electrician friend to help you run a permanent cable.

You'll get 110MB/s.


Powerline and WiFi don't fully fit the bill for our ever expanding media needs.
 
well it was ok, i m thinking maybe the carpet fitters damaged it when they fitted my new carpet in the living room, oh well ill just probably lay a new cable then, just didnt fancy lifting laminate and carpet again.
 
bledd said:
Ask an electrician friend to help you run a permanent cable.

You'll get 110MB/s.


Powerline and WiFi don't fully fit the bill for our ever expanding media needs.
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Going from a SH3 only in my flat to a Google mesh setup, I managed to go from ~5Mbps in the room furthest away from the router to 189 (I get 198 in the front room).

While obviously more costly (unless running the cable through walls etc), it looks much better and seamless WiFi connection through the property.
 
I would definitely sort out a cable. The simple fact is that home wireless is absolute rubbish. It's fine for light communications but anything serious and it's hopeless. Not only that, but it's downright expensive. Especially if you want 4K then it's a must. I experimented for years with different setups and in the end, having spent loads of money on various bits and pieces, resorted to cable.
 
yeah thats what im gonna do i think, got some cable coming, i might try and go outside with it, could be easier, just need to cut to length and put the connectors on each end which ive never done before, so will be something new to try i suppose

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Going outside can be a good way to avoid cable routing issues.

If you're going outside it's best to use external grade cable. The outer casing is made from something that isn't degraded by sunlight like PVC does.

Assuming you're using solid core cable you'd usually terminate to faceplates rather than putting plugs on the end of the cable. Either option will work, but faceplates are tidier and the termination is easier.
 
bledd said:
Ask an electrician friend to help you run a permanent cable.

You'll get 110MB/s.


Powerline and WiFi don't fully fit the bill for our ever expanding media needs.
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Whats wrong with gigabit powerline adapters?

Its possible its just an issue with the socket/plug on the end of the cable. If not all the wires are connected properly it will drop down to 100baseT (10MB/s)
 
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