Consider a reliable repeater or router for optimal performance.
Consider a reliable repeater or router for optimal performance.
Hello, I'm looking for a repeater, router, or antenna. The distance between your PC and the main router is roughly 50 meters through walls. You're seeking something that offers a stable internet connection with minimal signal loss. I need it to support gaming without frequent ping issues, which have been a problem with my current low-cost device. The budget is about $30 to $35. Ethernet cables aren't an option. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Unlike Moca adapters, these devices cannot share the same lines for internet or cable TV. If the setup uses coaxial cable for internet or TV signals, it may not work. Decade adapters operate on the same frequency as cable TV, while Moca adapters are designed for satellite TV. That’s why Satellite TV providers recommend using Deca adapters instead.
Yep. Options for "great" network connectivity are fairly slim when your budget is $30 or less and your goal is "50 meters through some walls" - I'm also guessing OP is european so probably thick walls. There are cases though where the ISP line is separate from some old TV lines and the TV lines were abandoned or are being used for DIRECTV. The other option... run an ethernet cable around 40 meters and slap a cheap wireless access point on it... that's over budget though. Cable is $10 easily and $20-25 for even an ancient AP is hard and probably sub-par.
You need more details about your setup. If Ethernet isn’t available, there’s really no way around it. If moving the cables a bit closer helps, you might see some gains, but your choices are limited to Ethernet. Unless you’re willing to stretch your budget significantly, other options are unlikely.
Thank you for the feedback. The building is indeed quite old, with thick walls. I should have noted that I’m currently renting and there’s no flexibility to modify anything or run cables. The router is fixed at one location, making it hard to adjust. Given the limited options, a more powerful router might help improve signal strength.
No way to conceal flat cables. My high-end access point loses strength noticeably after just a few meters through two walls. Upgrading the router won’t help much, and buying one would cost hundreds of dollars. If it supports mesh networking, placing additional nodes between the router and coverage points could assist, but that’s still beyond your budget.
Maybe switching to a different wireless adapter or antenna could work best. Loosening detached antennae and adjusting their angle can improve reception. This might also help if your PC is on the ground, stuck near a wall, or surrounded by many signal-blocking sources.
Flat cables or thin wires are far more likely to work compared to attempting to send radio signals through thick walls over long distances. For example, see this product page: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=13509