Question about Modems
Question about Modems
My home spans around 4000 square feet. The ideal spot for the router seems to be in my basement, which is three stories down and on the right side, while my room is in the top left corner. I’m unsure if it’s feasible to connect it to my dad’s room. I’d need a router with wide coverage and high-speed internet.
It seems your dad likely has a modem linked to the internet service. Running a cable from the modem to a router in your room should restore connectivity if the setup is correct.
Certainly he does, otherwise you wouldn’t have internet. Yet I recalled what you mentioned... Not every home is equipped for Ethernet. It must be planned during construction so installations fit properly. WiFi waves struggle to travel straight up because antenna design limits their reach. A single wireless router placed in the basement won’t deliver strong signals on the upper floors. Likewise, one router can’t cover all areas effectively. To improve coverage across every level, you’d need several wired access points (1-2 per floor above) connected directly to the main router. Alternatively, consider a tri-band mesh system (3-4 units); a stable wired connection is recommended for the backhaul. Repeaters or boosters are ineffective and wasteful. Powerline might work slightly, but MoCa could help if coaxial ports exist inside the house—possibly costly. If you’re unfamiliar with networking, this can quickly turn into a complex and expensive undertaking. Therefore, I need to know your goal clearly: do you only require a wired connection in one room, or do you also want wireless access? If you aim for a personal internet connection, discuss with your father about subscribing to a new plan and having the ISP terminate their service at your location.
Check Moca. Two modems roughly mean two distinct internet connections. Unless you're paying the service twice, consider using Ethernet, power line adapters, or opt for Moca.