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I have a bit of a networking hardware problem. Help would be great. - Iceberg. - 07-27-2012
I am going to start off by saying I am a little tech savy but when it comes to networking I don't know all that much.
Problem: I have a cable modem downstairs that is connected to a netgear gigabit wireless N router and to our home phone. I happen to live in the complete opposite corner on a different floor than the router so my singal isnt exactly great. It tends to fluctuate without warning, having lows of .5mb/s and highs of 13 mb/s with around an average of 8mb/s. So bottom line is I need a better more reliable signal for my room but I can't move the home phone. It would also be optimal for me to have the router upstairs so I can connect my devices via ethernet cable so I can get 32mb/s. I also already have a cable outlet in my room so the modem could come upstairs if need be.
Possible solutions:
1.) Run an ethernet cable from my modem up through the wall to my room and then connect that to a wireless router.(Not really thrilled with this idea)
2.) Purchase a more expensive router like this one WNDR4500, and still have a non reliable connection but possibly stronger signal.
3.) Purchase a wireless repeater that I will place in my room and then connect all of my wired devices to it.
4.) Purchase a bridge or switch place it in my room and then connect my wired devices to it.
So I ask you networking gurus the pros and cons of those options and what you would recommend for my situation. I apologize for thread being so long but I think it is necessary. Huge thanks goes out to anyone who can help.
