Discussion topic: Trying to extend Ethernet connection
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Message posted on 13 Jun 2024 01:04 PM
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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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Message posted on 13 Jun 2024 01:25 PM
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Re: Trying to extend Ethernet connection
@Catjuju modern powerline works over different circuits as long as they are on the same meter.
65inch Sky Glass, 3 Sky Streaming Pucks, Sky Ultrafast + and Sky SR213(white Wifi Max hub) main Wifi from 3 TP-Link Deco M4 units in access point mode
Message posted on 13 Jun 2024 01:33 PM
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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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