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Discussion topic: Trying to extend Ethernet connection

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This message was authored by Catjuju This message was authored by: Catjuju

Trying to extend Ethernet connection

I have Sky Ultrafast Plus in my workroom, which connects via Ethernet to my work laptop. Over in the living room I use wifi to connect to my PS5. I have found that the connection strength is quite low, even if the wifi is generally fine.

 

I wanted to use Powerline to extend the Ethernet connection but the living room is not on the same electrical circuit. 

This leaves me with a lot of cables running through the house, or outside and back in. 

What would be the best approach here? 

I have heard that I can have a second access point fitted, but don't know the costs or hassle involved. Would I need an engineer to do this?

 

Thanks.

 

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This message was authored by Chrisee This message was authored by: Chrisee

Re: Trying to extend Ethernet connection

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@Catjuju modern powerline works over different circuits as long as they are on the same meter. 

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This message was authored by Catjuju This message was authored by: Catjuju

Re: Trying to extend Ethernet connection

Ooo. That is interesting, thank you. I had used a lamp to test whether they were on the same circuit and they were not. I didn't know that they just needed to be on the same meter.

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