Improve connection performance without the router.
Improve connection performance without the router.
You can use a Wi-Fi extender or mesh system to boost your signal between floors. Since you already have a strong Verizon gigabit connection, placing a dedicated extender nearby would improve coverage for your PC without needing a long Ethernet run.
It's unlikely you'll encounter Gigabit Wi-Fi on a typical network. That's something to highlight. The top Wi-Fi standard, WiFi 6E, is limited by the number of routers and wireless cards that support it—most don't. Also, 6 GHz offers higher frequency but shorter range and weaker penetration compared to 5 GHz. The best Ethernet alternative is MOCA, though it needs coaxial cabling. Powerline adapters and Wi-Fi both have inconsistent performance, making it hard to predict speed or functionality.
Most recommend installing a cable, which means you don’t need to complicate things further—just use Cat6 for Ethernet.