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Can you run an Ethernet cable across the loft, from your router? It is possible to use up to 100metres without loss of signal. I have a Cat 6 cable from 2 rooms and a hall away from this desktop and an Ethernet hub to 2 other devices when needed. Admittedly less than the distance you may have at 25 metres, but works fine. I also have a Cat 5e across the loft in the lounge, from the router to a Humax Freesat box.
Ethernet is always better than WiFi anyway.
Originally posted by Robisere
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Hi, unfortunately it isn't possible to run it through the loft as I hadn't considered the need during the build and the roof space doesn't join.
This means it will have to go outside.
I presume an ethernet hub just means you can plug more wired objects (in)directly into the router?
That would work for some items but mot for others like mobiles/ tablets/ firesticks etc.
I wonder if it would be then possible to add one of the BT discs mentioned above to act as a wifi sender to the area? When we tried them from the router even with three discs it wouldn't reach the end of the extension but if we run a cable first it would only have 20metres to reach so hopefully will be in range?
Thanks