Suggestions needed: cheap AP

[Terryv]

I'm looking for a cheap access point to give me Ethernet ports to my home theater.

 

I've got a solid 5ghz WiFi network but some of my older devices only support too slow N wifi me

 

I can't easily run a cable to the area as well.

 

I've tried using a dlink dir 862l in AP mode using ddwrt, but it doesn't pass through a connection for some reason despite getting a link to my main wifi box

 

Edit: I've tried a client bridge with that router

[Joshcanread]

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[NuSigMu]

I would just create the new run into your theater, grab a 5 port switch and just use that for any wired devices you need.

[Terryv]

On 11/14/2019 at 3:24 PM, NuSigMu said:

I would just create the new run into your theater, grab a 5 port switch and just use that for any wired devices you need.

It's not so easy, and I'm not allowed to make any holes in the wall.

[Naterr]

Check out the link below. Instead of running a cable to the room, use the power lines in your house with the adapters listed below. I am about to do this as well. 

 

Powerline Adapter Newegg

 

I'm actually moving my desk to the other side of the house and didn't want to run a cable so I got a set of these to test out. I also am running a desktop dumb switch to this and bridging an old wireless router with my other main router to have another access point for the other side of the house.

 

Hope this helps

[Terryv]

7 hours ago, Naterr said:

Check out the link below. Instead of running a cable to the room, use the power lines in your house with the adapters listed below. I am about to do this as well. 

 

Powerline Adapter Newegg

 

I'm actually moving my desk to the other side of the house and didn't want to run a cable so I got a set of these to test out. I also am running a desktop dumb switch to this and bridging an old wireless router with my other main router to have another access point for the other side of the house.

 

Hope this helps

I'm familiar with powerline adapters, and I have considered them. I have to say my previous experience with them wasn't great, although this was a long time ago and they may have improved since.

 

Also, the two points are on different circuits in the house. That would require them to cross over at the breaker box, this increases latency and interference.

[Naterr]

16 hours ago, Terryv said:

I'm familiar with powerline adapters, and I have considered them. I have to say my previous experience with them wasn't great, although this was a long time ago and they may have improved since.

 

Also, the two points are on different circuits in the house. That would require them to cross over at the breaker box, this increases latency and interference.

I am actually worried about that for my use. I am working on figuring out the house wiring to see what circuit the router, and my bedroom are on. 

[Terryv]

9 hours ago, Naterr said:

I am actually worried about that for my use. I am working on figuring out the house wiring to see what circuit the router, and my bedroom are on. 

The jump between circuits isn't too bad for latency (I have a steam link l, so I'm chasing minimal penalties here) but it really messed with the signal integrity giving artifacts (it wasn't that bad, but it drove me crazy). This may have been due to a poor quality adapter.