Second router?

Wailin

Dumb question but sure I won't know unless I ask! Our virgin broadband router is in the converted attic, it's where pc and playstation etc are kept. Problem is it's difficult to get netflix on the smart tv downstairs because wifi signal is so poor. I have a netgear booster in one of the bedrooms to boost the wifi signal but it's not great. Would it be possible to get another router installed at the tv so an ethernet cable can be connected to it for fast broadband? If not, any other options available apart from an extended and unsightly ethernet cable running from attic down?

unseenfootage

A second router will incur more monthly connection charges.
A power line adapter might do the trick. It uses the power line of the house to transmit the broadband so no need to install any cables. They sell them at argos even.

Wailin

unseenfootage wrote: »

A second router will incur more monthly connection charges.
A power line adapter might do the trick. It uses the power line of the house to transmit the broadband so no need to install any cables. They sell them at argos even.

Thanks for reply. Forgive me but isn't that the same as what I use already? Wifi booster?

unseenfootage

Wailin wrote: »

Thanks for reply. Forgive me but isn't that the same as what I use already? Wifi booster?

No. A wifi booster takes the wifi signal that is already being transmitted,boosts it and then re transmits it.
The powerline adapter works as follows:
In room A, a cable is connected from the router to the adapter - which is plugged into a wall power socket.
In room B, a cable is connected from another adapter, plugged into a power socket, to the computer or device.
The broadband signal is transmitted from the router through the adapter in room A, through the powerline of the house, through the adapter in room B and into the computer.

Wailin

Excellent, thanks. I will look in to it.

Wailin

unseenfootage wrote: »

No. A wifi booster takes the wifi signal that is already being transmitted,boosts it and then re transmits it.
The powerline adapter works as follows:
In room A, a cable is connected from the router to the adapter - which is plugged into a wall power socket.
In room B, a cable is connected from another adapter, plugged into a power socket, to the computer or device.
The broadband signal is transmitted from the router through the adapter in room A, through the powerline of the house, through the adapter in room B and into the computer.

Got the netgear 1200Mbps powerline in argos, works perfectly, good fast connection. Thanks for the helpful advice

unseenfootage

Wailin wrote: »

Got the netgear 1200Mbps powerline in argos, works perfectly, good fast connection. Thanks for the helpful advice

No worries mate.
Glad to have helped.
Enjoy your new super fast wired connection .