Ideal option for those without a wired Ethernet link is a wireless solution.
Ideal option for those without a wired Ethernet link is a wireless solution.
The setup requires careful planning due to location and equipment constraints. I’m not able to connect the Ethernet cable directly to the modem. My parents live upstairs, and the router is downstairs, making it hard to run wires without disturbing doors. We use Comcast’s service, which is slow—about 250 Mbps at most. Recently, the connection has been unreliable; I notice lag in games and occasional packet loss. The XFi pods aren’t working well, causing interruptions even at 3 a.m. A technician from Comcast will visit soon to address the overall stability, but I’m unsure if that will solve my specific problems. I’m looking for reliable extenders or power line adapters that provide consistent performance instead of just temporary fixes.
Are there coaxial connections in the walls like connecting a cable box? The age of the house matters a lot here. Powerline performance can differ greatly, but you're unlikely to exceed 100mbps unless you're very fortunate. In a home built in 1999, I managed around 5mbps consistently. If coax is present, MoCA adapters could work well. These adapters are usually costly and hard to locate except online, though they often deliver solid results.
There seems to be a coaxial cable running through the walls, possibly connecting upstairs and downstairs into my room. I think there might be a wall jack or a coax line, and since we use cable internet, it’s likely there is one. The house was built in 1998.