Ethernet?

[ninjabubbles3]

So my modem and my router is currently sitting in the living room, near my TV, since we have cable. The WIFi signal to my room is pretty bad, so I was wondering if there was any way to add Ethernet, apart from running it all the way from the living room. There are two sockets in the wall, that look like Ethernet ports, but my dad said that they are phone ports. There is also a cable jack, buts its blocked.

Should I get a USB WiFi card?, I heard that there is a lot of interference in the back of a computer, as well as the fact its under my desk, in a corner.

 

[voyagerfan99]

You could always get a Powerline system.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...704165&cm_re=powerline-_-33-704-165-_-Product

 

[ninjabubbles3]

How exactly does power line work and what do I have to do to hook it up?

 

[spirit]

You plug the Powerline adapter into a mains socket and then plug an ethernet cable into the Powerline adapter and voila, you have ethernet.

I think that's how you'd use it.

 

[ninjabubbles3]

You plug the Powerline adapter into a mains socket and then plug an ethernet cable into the Powerline adapter and voila, you have ethernet.

I think that's how you'd use it.

Just a regular power outlet?

That seems awesome

 

[spirit]

Just a regular power outlet?

That seems awesome

Pretty sure!

 

[ninjabubbles3]

So I looked it up, and you plug one adapter into your router, and other one into your computer through Ethernet.

You have to make sure that the outlets are on the same circuit though...

How do I go about doing that?

 

[Okedokey]

if you turn the fuse off and they both are then off, same circuit

 

[ninjabubbles3]

if you turn the fuse off and they both are then off, same circuit

Would I do that from the circuit box?

 

[Okedokey]

Yes, however do that with an adult please.

Secondly, its safe to assume that all power outlets are on the same circuit these days.

 

[johnb35]

Secondly, its safe to assume that all power outlets are on the same circuit these days.

Usually circuits are broken down by individual rooms and separate circuits for 220-240 volt appliances.

 

[Okedokey]

Ok, well not in Australia.

 

[ninjabubbles3]

Okay, I'll test it out

BTW: okedokey, what WiFi adapter so you have and would you recommend it, because my tablet works fine from my room, pulling around 45 down. The router is this one
http://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/r6100.aspx

 

[Darren]

I have a Netgear N150 that I nabbed at Walmart for 30 bucks or so. Works fine and has a USB cable so you can move it around for better reception.

 

[ninjabubbles3]

I have a Netgear N150 that I nabbed at Walmart for 30 bucks or so. Works fine and has a USB cable so you can move it around for better reception.

I have a good router, but not a good adapter, an adapter is what I need

 

[Okedokey]

In my sig

 

[ninjabubbles3]

In my sig

Says your router, but only that you have a PCIe ac card

 

[Geoff]

Usually circuits are broken down by individual rooms and separate circuits for 220-240 volt appliances.

That's true, but there is usually only one main circuit to the house with one circuit breaker.

 

[johnb35]

What you just said, doesn't make any sense.

 

[ninjabubbles3]

I meant to say that his Sig says his router, but not his adapter, just that's its an ac PCIe card