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ok but which is better wireless or power line? also is a ethernet switch like a hub? if not what do they do?

I think powerline would be better in you case, as the router is in the garage, and from what I'm understanding, it would be a pain to move.

Speed wise, wireless isnt too bad, but when you add thick walls, and interference, it will slow down significantly.

 

Yeah, I'm pretty sure a switch is just like a hub.

I am new to networking and I have a lot of questions. My wifi sucks and I want to fix that. What should I do? I am thinking of setting up another network for wired connection to my computers. should I do that? What do you think? What should I get? I am thinking of something ask if you want to know. Thanks!

edit: weirdly the wifi is worse by the setup.

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I am new to networking and I have a lot of questions. My wifi sucks and I want to fix that. What should I do? I am thinking of setting up another network for wired connection to my computers. should I do that? What do you think? What should I get? I am thinking of something ask if you want to know. Thanks!

just use an ethernet cable, problem solved.

 

or get a better router and a better wireless card/adapter.

 

ps- what is your internet speed?

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just use an ethernet cable, problem solved.

 

or get a better router and a better wireless card/adapter.

well in my house it is a ton more complicated. The system is in my garage and in order to get to the modem and router I need to unscrew a panel.
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What kind of wireless access point/router do you have? If you have a cheap/free one from your ISP that could explain some of the wifi issues. Others can be down to the construction of the building you are in.

 

A cheap and reliable option would be to connect your computers by ethernet, however that comes with the issues of how you'd manage cables around the place.

The other option is wireless boosters and/or a new wireless router..

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figure out if the problem is the wifi itself, the router, or you line into your home. using ethernet will only help if the wifi is the only problem.

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First thing's first, we need to know what router you have, and what type of connection you pay for and what connection you get, so your speeds you pay for and speeds you actually get. You may need to upgrade your router if it is quite old.

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figure out if the problem is the wifi itself, the router, or you line into your home. using ethernet will only help if the wifi is the only problem.

ok so plug in an Ethernet cable into my computer and test it? Sounds good.
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ok so plug in an Ethernet cable into my computer and test it? Sounds good.

yep. if speeds are not much faster, then the problem is not the wifi, and either the router or the connection to your house itself.

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First thing's first, we need to know what router you have, and what type of connection you pay for and what connection you get, so your speeds you pay for and speeds you actually get. You may need to upgrade your router if it is quite old.

i don't know what rougher I have but I pay for 100 Mbps.but at it's best it is 25 Mbps.
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yep. if speeds are not much faster, then the problem is not the wifi, and either the router or the connection to your house itself.

ok I will do that.
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i'm a networking guy, and i can tell you this: good wifi is pricy, and you'll have to either fork over cash, deal with crappy wifi, or go wired.

 

before anything else, you should consider the possibility of running a cat5e (or higher) cable to all devices.

 

i realise this is most likely not a possibility for all devices, so theres two other solutions:

 

first: for stationary devices (desktops, media centers, televisions, etc) you coul consider getting a powerLAN set up.

this is basicly two or more boxes, one gets plugged in a power socket near the router, and gets connected to the router with a cable.

all devices that need an ethernet connection can then just have another box plugged in near them, and have a cable go from the box to the device.

 

the isuse with powerLAN is that it depends on the power lines in the walls of your house, i've seen the same pair of powerlans go as good as 60+ Mbit, and as bad as <10Mbit depending on where they're plugged in.

 

this brings us to the third option: wireless.

 

maybe your device is portable, maybe it doesnt have an ethernet port at all, maybe your power lines are a congested mess.

get yourself a very good wireless router, or preferably a wired router, and a seperate high-end access point.

 

basicly (up to some point) the more money you spend here, the better your connection will be.

theres 4 parameters to decide how good wireless connections are:

- the access point

- the wifi card in the device

- the number and thickness of walls between access point and device

- the amount of interference in your area, this can be anything from the neighbor's wifi, to microwaves, to smart baby monitors.

 

--

 

if you have further questions, please ask.

 

EDIT: forgot to mention: i banned wireless out of my room after i realised i was developing insomnia from having an access point in my room.

ever since i removed it, i sleep deeper, feel more rested in the morning, and fall asleep easier.

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What kind of wireless access point/router do you have? If you have a cheap/free one from your ISP that could explain some of the wifi issues. Others can be down to the construction of the building you are in.

 

A cheap and reliable option would be to connect your computers by ethernet, however that comes with the issues of how you'd manage cables around the place.

The other option is wireless boosters and/or a new wireless router..

i don't know what rougher I have. Also in my house it is a ton more complicated. The system is in my garage and in order to get to the modem and router I need to unscrew a panel. I pay for 100 Mbps and if I am lucky I can get 25 Mbps.
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i don't know what rougher I have. Also in my house it is a ton more complicated. The system is in my garage and in order to get to the modem and router I need to unscrew a panel. I pay for 100 Mbps and if I am lucky I can get 25 Mbps.

its most likely the structure of the house and the place where the equipment is sat, isps dont generally give poor routers if they are giving you speeds like that,  maybe  you need to get it rewired into a better location.

 

a garage isnt exactly the place for that kind of stuff, thick walls.

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i don't know what rougher I have. Also in my house it is a ton more complicated. The system is in my garage and in order to get to the modem and router I need to unscrew a panel. I pay for 100 Mbps and if I am lucky I can get 25 Mbps.

Is the reception good, how far away is the garage from your devices? the router should not be impacting your speeds that much...

 

Do you have integrated lan ports in your rooms?

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Is the reception good, how far away is the garage from your devices? the router should not be impacting your speeds that much...

 

Do you have integrated lan ports in your rooms?

i don't know where to begin so meany ports.

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Is the reception good, how far away is the garage from your devices? the router should not be impacting your speeds that much...

 

Do you have integrated lan ports in your rooms?

integrated lan ports you say....

 

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Is the reception good, how far away is the garage from your devices? the router should not be impacting your speeds that much...

 

Do you have integrated lan ports in your rooms?

far. and no.

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integrated lan ports you say....

 

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What else would you call the lan ports in each room?

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i'm a networking guy, and i can tell you this: good wifi is pricy, and you'll have to either fork over cash, deal with crappy wifi, or go wired.

 

before anything else, you should consider the possibility of running a cat5e (or higher) cable to all devices.

 

i realise this is most likely not a possibility for all devices, so theres two other solutions:

 

first: for stationary devices (desktops, media centers, televisions, etc) you coul consider getting a powerLAN set up.

this is basicly two or more boxes, one gets plugged in a power socket near the router, and gets connected to the router with a cable.

all devices that need an ethernet connection can then just have another box plugged in near them, and have a cable go from the box to the device.

 

the isuse with powerLAN is that it depends on the power lines in the walls of your house, i've seen the same pair of powerlans go as good as 60+ Mbit, and as bad as <10Mbit depending on where they're plugged in.

 

this brings us to the third option: wireless.

 

maybe your device is portable, maybe it doesnt have an ethernet port at all, maybe your power lines are a congested mess.

get yourself a very good wireless router, or preferably a wired router, and a seperate high-end access point.

 

basicly (up to some point) the more money you spend here, the better your connection will be.

theres 4 parameters to decide how good wireless connections are:

- the access point

- the wifi card in the device

- the number and thickness of walls between access point and device

- the amount of interference in your area, this can be anything from the neighbor's wifi, to microwaves, to smart baby monitors.

 

--

 

if you have further questions, please ask.

 

EDIT: forgot to mention: i banned wireless out of my room after i realised i was developing insomnia from having an access point in my room.

ever since i removed it, i sleep deeper, feel more rested in the morning, and fall asleep easier.

i really don't know. and i won't put it in my room it will (if) be in my office.

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its most likely the structure of the house and the place where the equipment is sat, isps dont generally give poor routers if they are giving you speeds like that,  maybe  you need to get it rewired into a better location.

 

a garage isnt exactly the place for that kind of stuff, thick walls.

i really can't move all of that. i will post a picture in a minute.

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What else would you call the lan ports in each room?

i didnt mean it in a bad way :P, i meant i need me some.

 

do you mean the ones that get wired into the wall?

 

or one of them lan splitter things, im not that big on networking, my area is vdsl.

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i didnt mean it in a bad way :P, i meant i need me some.

 

do you mean the ones that get wired into the wall?

 

or one of them lan splitter things, im not that big on networking, my area is vdsl.

how can i get them? should i plug my laptop into the ethernet switch? thanks!

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how can i get them? should i plug my laptop into the ethernet switch? thanks!

what part you talking about mate? if you got an ethernet port put in your room it would require an electrician to fit it or someone who has done them before.

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yep. if speeds are not much faster, then the problem is not the wifi, and either the router or the connection to your house itself.

100 Mbps.

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what part you talking about mate? if you got an ethernet port put in your room it would require an electrician to fit it or someone who has done them before.

ok thanks.

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