Wireless Router to reach attic

wazza

I am with NTL. The modem is on the ground floor. Need a wireless router which can reach a computer on the second/attic floor which has been converted into a bedroom. Have decided to go for this router

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/88488

which has MIMO. Does it mean it will reach further than a standard wireless router?

Like to know before i order

Thanks in advance

JonnyThunder

I know this aint a router, but you could consider using powerline adapters. They use your power sockets of your house as a network line. I have three powerline adapters linked to my router (one in office, one on XBox 360 and one on the boys PC).

They work really well, but transfer between PCs is slow (the adapters I have only provide around 11mbps - fast enough for internet but slow for transfers).

You can however, get faster ones. Check out places like Maplin - they do a 2 adapter kit (remember, you'll need one beside the router!)

The reason I went with powerline adapters, is that wireless was unusable and that was through only two walls. Pfft. It's still useless technology if you ask me.

gtone28

the linksys wireless router seems to have a good range, I have a belkon in the same room as my laptop and everytime I try and connect to it my laptop connects to the linksys router one of my neighbours is running. (I can't seem to find which house it is because I am going to tell them they have the security turned off on it and it is accessable by anyone)

blondie7

How do you know if the security is on or not please as I havnt got a clue.
Thanks

cledor

blondie7 wrote: »

How do you know if the security is on or not please as I havnt got a clue.
Thanks

Check the Sticky on Wireless security near the top of this forum http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=121274

Chippy_Minton

wazza wrote: »

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/88488

which has MIMO. Does it mean it will reach further than a standard wireless router?

Yes, and whilst it will work with ordinary wireless adapters, you'll also need a MIMO wireless adapter for the PC to get the full theoretical range.

S-T-E-V-E_3

Linksys WRT54GS with HyperWRT firmware upgrade

You can crank the output power up a bit to help then signal, i can use my router from 4 houses away

buglawton

There was a room in my house where the wifi signal was nearly non-existent. Rather than rush out & buy a new router, I tried making a reflector out of silver foil and placed it behind/under the router to reflect the signal in the desired direction. Result: A strong signal in that room!

bazclack

Netgear Extenders - £75 ish but now I can get a wireless signal 100 metres plus away and in 4 houses either side of mine!