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Range extending of wifi over powerline network adapter (lemmy.frozeninferno.xyz)

submitted 5 days ago by [email protected] to c/techsupport

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Right now I have the modem/router in the attic, where most of the computers are, but i also have a computer in the basement, to get to that computer i have a powerline network adapter with two ethernet ports.

However, there is now a laptop that needs to be connected down there and doesn't have ethernet, wifi range down there is terrible, i'd like to plug something into the additional ethernet that just outputs the same wifi as upstairs (that way i don't even have to change wifi connections, and it connects automatically to the best one), what would be the best way to do that?

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[–] hungrycat 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I’m no expert on this, but I did some reading up on extending WiFi range in my house before I landed on just going with a mesh system. The issue I’ve heard with simple range extenders is that a lot of times devices will try to hold onto the last clawing bars of a connection before finally letting go and connecting to a stronger source. Smarter mesh WiFi is supposed to be checking signal strength while you roam and doing the switch more efficiently for you.

Also if you have a coax outlet in your basement have you considered MoCA (Multimedia over Coax Alliance) and an access point? Others might be able to speak to whether it’s any good.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

Oh MoCA is great. Always suprised how many people aren't using it when so many homes have coax and not many have ethernet wiring. I use a mesh system that is meshed via MoCA for wifi and moca ethernet for stationary iot etc wherever ports are available.