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There is the Ethernet-over-Power option (they seem to work a lot lower than their rated speeds, but over longer distances / walls might be better in some cases
by dryicerx 17y ago
There is the Ethernet-over-Power option (they seem to work a lot lower than their rated speeds, but over longer distances / walls might be better in some cases compared to wireless). (Linksys PLK300, or D-Link DHP-301, etc).
Before shelling out that much, I would try getting a second router to act in client mode and have high gain or directional antenna on both routers.
- ivankirigin 17y agoKnow of any good off-the-shelf directional antennae? Not sure I want to mess with pringles cans. Also, any guides on setting a direction through a few walls? Or do you just use it like a dowsing rod with some power sensor to point it in the right direction? Also, I've tried a network-over-power system, and it totally sucked when it worked at all.
- JimmyL 17y agoTigerDirect, surprisingly, has some decent directional antennas. I've had decent luck with http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=713934&CatId=374 http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-deta..., but http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4823733&CatId=374 http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-deta... looks pretty decent as well. As for setting it up, I used it a pretty low-tech routine: set the antenna, walk around with a power meter, adjust antenna, and repeat. If you really want to get into it, put some thought into how the walls and other large objects are laid out, and take that into account when setting up your antenna.
- ivankirigin 17y agoI'm amazed someone hasn't made a 2 router + 2 directional antennae package for people like me. Thanks