Wireless adaptor advice.

joffy · 2 Jun 2017 at 09:59

I've been using powerline adaptors, but because of different circuits upstairs, I often get connection drops.

Tried running a ethernet cable upstairs, but it's really awkward and the plaster in the walls isn't great in places so can't tack cables to it.

So was thinking of a good wireless adaptor as theres a free pci-e slot. Something with a extended antenna be better? And would plugging a range extender on the landing be worthwhile?

Any brands to go for?

Orcvader · 2 Jun 2017 at 11:35

It really depends on how everything is laid out in your home. How far is the PC from the router? Which router is it? How thick are the walls? There's a lot of variables on if it will work or not, and if you need something to extend the range.

joffy · 2 Jun 2017 at 12:00

It's a Sky Q Hub ER110, about 10m from pc. Walls about 10cm thick. Router is in hall front of house, pc in back bedroom.

BigT · 2 Jun 2017 at 13:21

Can you run an ethernet cable outside and back in? A cable is always going to be miles better.

Or else how far can you run a cable from the PC you're trying to connect towards the router? I ask because if you have an old wireless router lying around you can probably put it in client/bridge mode and connect PC >> Ethernet >> spare router in client mode >> wireless >> Sky Hub. It's sort of like a half implementation of a repeater but you'll get more bandwidth, probably better connectivity and it'll act as a switch also if you have multiple devices. It's also cheap if you have a spare router which many people do.

joffy · 3 Jun 2017 at 12:57

I'm gonna give the ASUS PCE-AC68 a go. Don't online game often, but should the wireless lag, I can just run the cable up the stairs for a few hours.