Router relocation
Router relocation
Hello everyone, regarding your networking setup, moving the router up the stairs might be better than just running a LAN cable from it. You could also consider other options you haven’t thought of. In your office, you have two laptops and one desktop (wired is preferred for gaming), plus a printer. Thanks in advance for your help!
Higher up could improve the signal throughout the home. That worked for me.
Are there any network users below? If yes, stay downstairs and connect a cable to the upstairs router, linking it to a switch. Otherwise, relocate the router to upstairs and run an Ethernet cable from your modem to the new router.
Thanks for the feedback. Running a LAN cable about 17 meters and routing underfloor boards seems reasonable. Cat 8 should provide durability for several years. Regarding 5G wireless to discs, it might become more common soon—worth considering if you plan to upgrade later.
The second part stems from how quickly the wireless signal is improving. A wired setup might soon become outdated, and you could simply use WiFi discs that capture this boost. You'd also be able to link LAN connections to these discs for a swift wired link anywhere—though it won't be here any time soon.
Wired remains essential. It will always offer speed and dependability. The 1Gbps standard isn’t the end of what wired can achieve. 10 Gbps has been available for a while, yet its cost has dropped significantly. 2.5 and 5 Gbps are also viable options. Boosters and repeaters often mislead— they reduce bandwidth in half, which can lead to slower performance.
For £27 on 20 meters of Cat 8, I'm planning to install it in the attic via ceiling and beneath floorboards. Once completed, I won't need to worry about it for a long time.