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So basically we just recently upgraded our Comcast internet speed from 10mbps down to 20mbps down and it's awesome! The only problem is I am three floors above the wireless router so there are a lot of walls in the way making the connection slow. I would really like to get a wired connection in my room because I have a lot of devices that need fast internet speeds. I also play a service called OnLive which actually requires a wired connection so I can't even play it on my iMac. What do I have to do to get a wired connection to my room? I can't string a cable all the way to my room.

asked Jul 30 '10 at 01:00

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Yes. A pair of powerline adapters act like an ethernet cable.

Cable Modem - Wireless Router - Powerline Adapter (Room Downstairs) - Powerline Adapter (Room Upstairs) - Wireless Router -

Broadband Over Powerlines (BPL), HomePlug, IEEE P1901, etc. have been around for many years. It's used in Europe & Asia, and slowly being adopted in the U.S.A. I've installed & use Panasonic BL-PA100KTA HD-PLC Ethernet Adaptor BL-PA100A units.

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answered Jul 30 '10 at 01:42

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This is the correct answer mate. I have used these powerline adapters before in the exact situation to you, i was 3 stories above the router, and it worked fine, i used zyxel powerline adapters (the most expensive ones i could find at the time (as i figured the more you spend the more you get!) It never dropped out like the wifi did before i used it.

(Jul 30 '10 at 04:01) Headwards Headwards's gravatar image

Thanks! I will give these a try.

(Jul 30 '10 at 20:08) TomMaxwell TomMaxwell's gravatar image

Powerline adapters are your answer buddy. Id recommend Zyxel branded ones as i have had good experience with them.

answered Jul 30 '10 at 04:02

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You will need long CAT 5e or (be future proof) CAT 6 Cables. I will suggest Monoprice for cheap/good long cables. You can get a 100 ft double shielded STP CAT 6 cable (the best out there) for 23 dollars.

I also bet you will need a router to distribute the connection to many computers.

Alternatively, you can send data line over Electrical wires in your home from a Ethernet power line device.

answered Jul 30 '10 at 01:09

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edited Jul 30 '10 at 01:20

Hey, this is a nice alternative, It's a farm strength wireless signal dongle, It can travel 500 ft. indoors, and when mounted outdoors you can be connected to your network a half-a-mile away! I'm going to buy soon! They're not really all that pricey either. Check em' out! http://www.ayrstone.com/

Or if you must need a wired connection you can buy an ethernet powerline adapter, it tranfers ethernet signals through your power lines! Try this one http://tinyurl.com/poliad

answered Jul 30 '10 at 01:12

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edited Jul 30 '10 at 01:19

You might to try using a Linksys router with DD-WRT or OpenWRT and run it in client bridged mode. The wireless interface of the Linksys router is a lot more stable and faster than that of most wireless cards.

Essentially, the Linksys router connects to the main router as a client. It then shares the connection to its on-board switch as if it were a WAN connection. The main difference is the main router will "see" the clients connect to the wired connection of the Linksys router as if they were directly connected to it. I use this setup personally and it is a lot better than a standard wireless adaptor.

I use a Linksys WRT54GS v.4 in my setup, but most of the older Linksys wireless G routers will work and a few other brands. Some newer wireless N routers are supported by DD-WRT, but I haven't any experience with them. Here are a few links to check out: DD-WRT , OpenWRT

answered Jul 30 '10 at 01:24

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Chris did a video on Monster Power Line Adapters. They will probably do the trick.
<br>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk9Y3Hso68g<br>http://www.amazon.com/Monster-PowerNet-Powerline-Network-Adapter/dp/B002IKKF5K

answered Jul 30 '10 at 23:24

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Personally I'd look into the viability into running CAT5e or CAT6 cable into your room - think of other ways to get it up there, but bear in mind the maximum cable length without termination 100feet springs to mind; but I can't remember off hand.

However, PowerLine Adaptors are probably your best bet, otherwise and if you have multiple devices upstairs invest in a quality Ethernet Switch, also.

answered Jul 31 '10 at 07:37

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