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Line installation or tp-link?

Steviemoyne · 2013-09-06 10:46:12

Hi, was wondering if I would be better off getting myself a Tp-link (or similar) or getting an electrician to put in another line and move the router. Or would there be a better solution? I'm mainly looking to get an ethernet connection into a room of a bungalow without the need to run a long cable to my desktop. Broadband…

06-09-2013 11:46am

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Steviemoyne

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Hi,

was wondering if I would be better off getting myself a Tp-link (or similar) or getting an electrician to put in another line and move the router.

Or would there be a better solution?

I'm mainly looking to get an ethernet connection into a room of a bungalow without the need to run a long cable to my desktop.

Broadband ISP is eircom, router is a netopia 2247nwg router.

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#2 06-09-2013 12:39pm

kaizersoze

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The powerline adapters are a handy solution and work well.
Cheaper than an sparky too.

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#3 06-09-2013 1:08pm

Steviemoyne

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Figured as much, might look into grabbing a set. Would come in handy in the long run for portability too.

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