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Help boosting Wireless, I havnt a clue?

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  • 16-01-2010 11:48am
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    Hogzy
    Registered Users Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭


    Hey guys,

    Ok, i have a BT modem and a Belkin G+ Router in my bedroom, Just moved PS3 downstairs into the lounge and the wireless signal is 10% which is not acceptable for streaming movies. I think its because the walls are so think (room is an extention). Running a wired network is NOT an option as there are enough cables running around the room (Home cinema etc).

    I would consider myself pretty computer savvy but networking is a BIG no no for me, havnt got a clue about it.

    Can anyone recommend a cheap way of boosting my signal downstairs. Whats this power over ethernet thing?


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    Mac daddy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,942 ✭✭✭Mac daddy


    I would look into use develo or netgear ethernet powerplugs in your case.

    http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking/PowerlineEthernetAdapters/HDX101.aspx


    Very simple plug one into your wall next to your router connect it to one of the free lan ports
    Plug the second downstairs next to your PS3, run a cable from it into your
    PS3.

    Power up your ps3 configure your ps3 with either a static ip or let it pick one up via dhcp.

    You can pick them up cheap enough online and if you are in a rush to get one go into PC world they have a load of them.
    Or if you have a second router downstairs can your set it up as a AP and use it that way, you would need something like a linksys wrt54gs with a custom firmware to do it on the cheap or else go and send a couple of quid on a proper access point to boost the single.

    Cheapest way is the power plugs there is no setting up or configuration involved just plug them in and your good to go.


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