So currently I'm using this router at home.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/d-link-d-link-wireless-n600-dual-band-router-refurbished-dir-815-re/10274307.aspx?path=35243eb23178d845df50799391b5bddden02
Have a 50mb/s plan. House is two floors, the router is on the bottom floor and I live a floor up but am somewhat far from being above the router. Usually I get about 15-25mb/s. Having a lot of problems lately where in TF2/Mumble/online games, I lag out for like a second every couple minutes. That and it's been a struggle to watch streams without lots of buffering. Moving around isn't a viable solution at this point so I want to look into extending the house wireless network.
Thinking of grabbing this: http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/d-link-d-link-wireless-range-extender-dap-1320-dap-1320/10231697.aspx?path=cc243a6d6f175d77f9c9414af3aa68aeen02
It seems like an easy thing to plug it on the second floor above or a bit away from the router.
Alternatively I've been looking at this as well: http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/d-link-d-link-powerline-av500-mini-adapter-starter-kit-dhp-309av-dhp-309av/10227514.aspx?path=d73d1e8388953fa22f345754e527ae12en02
Downside however seems to be that I would still need to run an ethernet cable.
Currently on a laptop but am planning to build a new desktop in the summer so looking for a long term recommendation. Realistically I'm gonna grab a USB as well for that. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.
So currently I'm using this router at home.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/d-link-d-link-wireless-n600-dual-band-router-refurbished-dir-815-re/10274307.aspx?path=35243eb23178d845df50799391b5bddden02
Have a 50mb/s plan. House is two floors, the router is on the bottom floor and I live a floor up but am somewhat far from being above the router. Usually I get about 15-25mb/s. Having a lot of problems lately where in TF2/Mumble/online games, I lag out for like a second every couple minutes. That and it's been a struggle to watch streams without lots of buffering. Moving around isn't a viable solution at this point so I want to look into extending the house wireless network.
Thinking of grabbing this: http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/d-link-d-link-wireless-range-extender-dap-1320-dap-1320/10231697.aspx?path=cc243a6d6f175d77f9c9414af3aa68aeen02
It seems like an easy thing to plug it on the second floor above or a bit away from the router.
Alternatively I've been looking at this as well: http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/d-link-d-link-powerline-av500-mini-adapter-starter-kit-dhp-309av-dhp-309av/10227514.aspx?path=d73d1e8388953fa22f345754e527ae12en02
Downside however seems to be that I would still need to run an ethernet cable.
Currently on a laptop but am planning to build a new desktop in the summer so looking for a long term recommendation. Realistically I'm gonna grab a USB as well for that. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.
WiFi extenders and powerline adapters will kill your latency.
Get an external USB WiFi adapter like this one instead:
http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WN822N-Wireless-External-Antennas/dp/B00416Q5KI/
It'll boost your signal tremendously.
WiFi extenders and powerline adapters will kill your latency.
Get an external USB WiFi adapter like this one instead:
http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WN822N-Wireless-External-Antennas/dp/B00416Q5KI/?tag=teamfortresst-20
It'll boost your signal tremendously.
Well, if you shove an aluminum can up your ass and ground it to your house, it should extend the single some ways.
EDIT: i drew a picture
http://i.imgur.com/jkYayRW.png
Well, if you shove an aluminum can up your ass and ground it to your house, it should extend the single some ways.
EDIT: i drew a picture
[img]http://i.imgur.com/jkYayRW.png[/img]
MasterKuniWiFi extenders and powerline adapters will kill your latency.
I've been using a powerline adapter for like 6 months. Router is on the first floor in one corner and I'm in my bedroom in the opposite corner on the second floor. Zero complaints. Haven't noticed any latency issues. I used to have the same sort of issue where I would lag out for minutes on end. Ever since I got a powerline adapter I haven't had any lagouts. I'd give it a shot.
[quote=MasterKuni]WiFi extenders and powerline adapters will kill your latency.[/quote]
I've been using a powerline adapter for like 6 months. Router is on the first floor in one corner and I'm in my bedroom in the opposite corner on the second floor. Zero complaints. Haven't noticed any latency issues. I used to have the same sort of issue where I would lag out for minutes on end. Ever since I got a powerline adapter I haven't had any lagouts. I'd give it a shot.
http://lifehacker.com/how-to-extend-your-wi-fi-network-with-an-old-router-915783308
Honestly, it maybe better to just put your money into a better router, that has a stronger signal, than to get an extension. Two floor house shouldn't be too bad for a good router.
Honestly, it maybe better to just put your money into a better router, that has a stronger signal, than to get an extension. Two floor house shouldn't be too bad for a good router.
I've been using power line adapters for 2 years now and never really had any problems. I've had a rogue Roomba pull the Ethernet cord out of the socket mid game though.
I've been using power line adapters for 2 years now and never really had any problems. I've had a rogue Roomba pull the Ethernet cord out of the socket mid game though.
wifi extenders that receive and send wirelessly will half your bandwidth.
You should go powerline if there is no way to get a proper cord to your router.
Even with old Cat3-cable (some old telephone-line maybe?) you could probably get a stable 100mbit connection, depending on distance.
wifi extenders that receive and send wirelessly will half your bandwidth.
You should go powerline if there is no way to get a proper cord to your router.
Even with old Cat3-cable (some old telephone-line maybe?) you could probably get a stable 100mbit connection, depending on distance.
I can attest to how fucking great powerline adapters are. I get my full dl speed with them and only 2-5ms of added latency. No drops or packet loss. If you can get them on the same power circuit they are only slightly worse than a ethernet cable.
I can attest to how fucking great powerline adapters are. I get my full dl speed with them and only 2-5ms of added latency. No drops or packet loss. If you can get them on the same power circuit they are only slightly worse than a ethernet cable.
Had the exact same issues as you bought a powerline and have had zero problems since, they're pretty great
Had the exact same issues as you bought a powerline and have had zero problems since, they're pretty great