Networking reccomendations

[l__T__l]

I have to create a PowerPoint presentation for my parents on wireless networking for their house, which has rooms 20 metres from the modem through 4 solid brick walls and a ceiling. They currently have the modem that Telstra provided and I believe they have an ADSL2+ connection but I'm not sure. I'm very busy, i don't know much about networking and I don't care about the networking in my parents house but i have to do it anyway and do a reasonable job or they will get pissed. My thoughts were to either get the D-Link 2890AL or a set of powerline adaptors, the archer C7 is also a cheaper option i have been looking at. They aren't going for increased speeds just more bandwidth, enough for 4 smart-phones on the 2.4Ghz bands and 2 laptops and a desktop PC on the 5Ghz bands, increased range is also a target. Spending is capped at 300AUD which is closer to 200 USD after exchange rates and the price of things outside the US.

 

 

Do you guys have any recommendations?

Are powerline adaptors a good solution?

They have a wireless signal booster which is ok but creates a different network that doesn't auto-switch over iOS, does powerline do the same thing?

[Guest Gabbs]

20m ethernet cable. Problem solved.

[KraftDinner]

I'm going to go ahead and assume that your parents are not gamers so they won't need crazy coverage around the house, just enough to browse the internet, I would spend money on a decent router, setup a 2.4ghz and 5ghz network keep the desktop PC close to the router so that you can take advantage of the 5ghz channel. Buy a wifi repeater and put it on the other end of the house so that the coverage is ideal and connect it to the 2.4ghz channel. goodluck

[braneopbru]

HA HA HA HA

 

Your parents are forcing you to make a powerpoint presentation? Oh fuck; that's a good one. I have to use that one on my kids one of these days.

 

"You want me to buy you X? Ok, I'm going to need a presentation highlighting the pros and cons of your intended purchase, as well as a full cost breakdown and bids from at least three different suppliers."

 

Thanks OP, you made my day with this one.

[ant333man]

I have to create a PowerPoint presentation for my parents on wireless networking for their house, which has rooms 20 metres from the modem through 4 solid brick walls and a ceiling. They currently have the modem that Telstra provided and I believe they have an ADSL2+ connection but I'm not sure. I'm very busy, i don't know much about networking and I don't care about the networking in my parents house but i have to do it anyway and do a reasonable job or they will get pissed. My thoughts were to either get the D-Link 2890AL or a set of powerline adaptors, the archer C7 is also a cheaper option i have been looking at. They aren't going for increased speeds just more bandwidth, enough for 4 smart-phones on the 2.4Ghz bands and 2 laptops and a desktop PC on the 5Ghz bands, increased range is also a target. Spending is capped at 300AUD which is closer to 200 USD after exchange rates and the price of things outside the US.

Do you guys have any recommendations?

Are powerline adaptors a good solution?

They have a wireless signal booster which is ok but creates a different network that doesn't auto-switch over iOS, does powerline do the same thing?

I wouldn't go with one of those boosters. I have one, and it's really annoying because I have 4 different networks now. If that isn't too inconvenient you could go with one of them, because it does function well.

[l__T__l]

20m ethernet cable. Problem solved.

it has to improve networking over the whole house, that is just the furthest point from the modem.

[l__T__l]

HA HA HA HA

 

Your parents are forcing you to make a powerpoint presentation? Oh fuck; that's a good one. I have to use that one on my kids one of these days.

 

"You want me to buy you X? Ok, I'm going to need a presentation highlighting the pros and cons of your intended purchase, as well as a full cost breakdown and bids from at least three different suppliers."

 

Thanks OP, you made my day with this one.

I don't even get anything form it i just don't want to start a fight, its definitely a good tactic though, use it, they just wont enjoy it.

[l__T__l]

I'm going to go ahead and assume that your parents are not gamers so they won't need crazy coverage around the house, just enough to browse the internet, I would spend money on a decent router, setup a 2.4ghz and 5ghz network keep the desktop PC close to the router so that you can take advantage of the 5ghz channel. Buy a wifi repeater and put it on the other end of the house so that the coverage is ideal and connect it to the 2.4ghz channel. goodluck

Thanks, the computer lives the furthest from the router in the study and cannot be moved, they wouldn't listen to my recommendation to wire up an ethernet cable during the renovation which would be installed complimentary and the cable would cost $15. They seem to have pretty high standards as they have browse the web capable internet all over the house, the furthest places from the modem is where it is used most.

[braneopbru]

I don't even get anything form it i just don't want to start a fight, its definitely a good tactic though, use it, they just wont enjoy it.

I'll give you some actual advice, instead of laughing at your situation.

 

As much as I hate to say it, give a powerline adapter a try. Spend a bit of money and get a high quality unit with a lot of good reviews from a seller that will alow returns if it doesn't work well for you. Try it out; if you get decent speeds out of it, put one hooked to the modem/router and the other on the opposite end of the house, then buy a pair of Ubiquity access points and put one hooked to the router and and the other hooked up to the far powerline adapter. Should provide seamless coverage over the entire house and will allow devices to automatically connect to the higher powered access point.

 

Or you could do what I would do if they just renovated and not only failed to run cat5 in the walls, but ignored my advice to run cat5 in the walls. Just make a single powerpoint slide with this written on it.

 

I told you to run ethernet during the reno.

You didn't.

Tough shit.

Figure it out.

 

Fight or no fight, I wouldn't help them fix a problem that they created for themselves when I tried giving them the solution before the problem even existed.

[l__T__l]

I'll give you some actual advice, instead of laughing at your situation.

 

As much as I hate to say it, give a powerline adapter a try. Spend a bit of money and get a high quality unit with a lot of good reviews from a seller that will alow returns if it doesn't work well for you. Try it out; if you get decent speeds out of it, put one hooked to the modem/router and the other on the opposite end of the house, then buy a pair of Ubiquity access points and put one hooked to the router and and the other hooked up to the far powerline adapter. Should provide seamless coverage over the entire house and will allow devices to automatically connect to the higher powered access point.

 

Or you could do what I would do if they just renovated and not only failed to run cat5 in the walls, but ignored my advice to run cat5 in the walls. Just make a single powerpoint slide with this written on it.

 

I told you to run ethernet during the reno.

You didn't.

Tough shit.

Figure it out.

 

Fight or no fight, I wouldn't help them fix a problem that they created for themselves when I tried giving them the solution before the problem even existed.

tempting, i just like to avoid trouble. half of the house has brand new wiring so i think I'm going to suggest a power-line access point at the far end of the house, as long as its a continuous network.