Wireless Adapter vs Range Extender?

[_Chaotic_]

I have a small issue and I wanted to know if anyone can help me with it. Basically I have two PC in my room. One strictly for gaming and the other is my media center. I wanted to know what would be the best way for me to get internet access to one or both of my machines. Plugging in through Ethernet isn't an option, it is 80 feet away from my location and I can't have two 100 foot Ethernet cables going through my kitchen. So, should I use 2 wireless adapters for both of them, or can I use a range extender to plug them in through Ethernet?

 

(My knowledge of networking is very low so, any help is appreciated.)

[Oshino Shinobu]

You can use a powerline adapter to a switch to the PCs. That way you have two, close to hardline connections. Or you can use two pairs of powerline adapters. 

[Shylidi]

The Range Extender, I'm assuming you mean something like a bridge, would be a little more complex, and offer few, if any benefits, I would grab a couple, nice wireless nics, and connect the best you can. you are always dealing with the range issue, but eliminating a point of failure would be prudent in my view!

[Shylidi]

You can use a powerline adapter to a switch to the PCs. That way you have two, close to hardline connections. Or you can use two pairs of powerline adapters. 

 

Or this ^ This is a fabulous idea.

[_Chaotic_]

You can use a powerline adapter to a switch to the PCs. That way you have two, close to hardline connections. Or you can use two pairs of powerline adapters. 

 

 

Or this ^ This is a fabulous idea.

Would something like this be fine?

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704164&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Powerline+Networking-_-N82E16833704164&gclid=Cj0KEQjwvJqvBRCL77m2-uKczsIBEiQAkx8VjPNlMHOhVW4R9P2aeCJtvAaJABGv4JBjNrNxcnJ7IdoaAuiV8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

[W-L]

I have a small issue and I wanted to know if anyone can help me with it. Basically I have two PC in my room. One strictly for gaming and the other is my media center. I wanted to know what would be the best way for me to get internet access to one or both of my machines. Plugging in through Ethernet isn't an option, it is 80 feet away from my location and I can't have two 100 foot Ethernet cables going through my kitchen. So, should I use 2 wireless adapters for both of them, or can I use a range extender to plug them in through Ethernet?

 

(My knowledge of networking is very low so, any help is appreciated.)

 

Powerline as said has my vote, range extenders loose performance and speed as you extend it further from the main access point/router.

[SparkySamZa]

The Range Extender, I'm assuming you mean something like a bridge, would be a little more complex, and offer few, if any benefits, I would grab a couple, nice wireless nics, and connect the best you can. you are always dealing with the range issue, but eliminating a point of failure would be prudent in my view!

bridging is easy with asus routers like my 87u or the 68u  

[_Chaotic_]

I'm probably just going to get these

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704164&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Powerline+Networking-_-N82E16833704164&gclid=Cj0KEQjwvJqvBRCL77m2-uKczsIBEiQAkx8VjPNlMHOhVW4R9P2aeCJtvAaJABGv4JBjNrNxcnJ7IdoaAuiV8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

But, sometimes I will need a wireless connection, any thoughts on what kind I should get?

 

Edit: Wait, could I use these?

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124482

[Oshino Shinobu]

I'm probably just going to get these

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704164&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Powerline+Networking-_-N82E16833704164&gclid=Cj0KEQjwvJqvBRCL77m2-uKczsIBEiQAkx8VjPNlMHOhVW4R9P2aeCJtvAaJABGv4JBjNrNxcnJ7IdoaAuiV8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

But, sometimes I will need a wireless connection, any thoughts on what kind I should get?

 

Edit: Wait, could I use these?

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124482

The second set should work fine. However, you will be limited to 200Mbps on both connections (theoretically half that for each PC if they're maxing the connection at the same time), so it could be an issue for transfers across the local network, if you have any fast network storage. 

 

If you don't have that, then they'll work fine. 

[_Chaotic_]

The second set should work fine. However, you will be limited to 200Mbps on both connections (theoretically half that for each PC if they're maxing the connection at the same time), so it could be an issue for transfers across the local network, if you have any fast network storage. 

 

If you don't have that, then they'll work fine. 

What if my download speed is 6 megabits?

[W-L]

What if my download speed is 6 megabits?

 

Yes that would be adequate since it can has a throughput of 200megabit as long as the wiring in the home is good, if you require also wifi in that area and don't have a good connection there are kits that contain a wifi and ethernet option like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704197

[Oshino Shinobu]

What if my download speed is 6 megabits?

Then it's fine

[_Chaotic_]

Yes that would be adequate since it can has a throughput of 200megabit as long as the wiring in the home is good, if you require also wifi in that area and don't have a good connection there are kits that contain a wifi and ethernet option like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704197

 

 

Then it's fine

Thank you both, everyone has really helped me a lot.