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Wifi to ethernet (self.networking)

submitted 1 week ago by Dav to c/[email protected]

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Hi all, looking for some guidance on getting wired networking upstairs to my pcs.

Currently I have my internet connection coming in downstairs. Without running cables upstairs is it possible to connect something to my existing wifi network and then break it out to to ethernet?

Any help much appreciated.

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[–] PixellatedDave 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Power line adaptor. I have them in my house and zero loss in speed/latency/dither. Your house electrics have to be ok though.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Does that work across breakers? I thought that was a major limitation.

[–] PixellatedDave 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Well my upstairs and downstairs are on different breakers but I am in UK.

From what I read at the time was that as long as the whole system is part of the same consumer unit then everything would be ok.

I have a pair to get from one side of the room to another then one in each of the bedrooms for my wife and myself with no detriment.

I suppose the sensible advice would be for everyone who is interested to give it a go. It has been running without issue for me for nearly two years now.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Maybe I'll try it then. It would be a lot easier than running cable...