My computer, modem, & wireless router is upstairs. What's the easiest/cheapest way to get a good internet connection to my receiver & blu ray player that is downstairs for Netflix, firmware updates, etc.
I've never used personally, but perhaps a Powerline Internet adapter? Depends on the electrical flow in your house though I guess. http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Power...59&sr=8-3&keywords=powerline internet adapter
I've only used wifi extenders, my experience has been not that good. They work...but from upstairs to downstairs I don't know. Do you have any signal downstairs??
Any signal? Our iphones & iPads get a very good signal downstairs. We have an open type floor plan. The computer/modem/wifi router is upstairs in our loft... vaulted ceilings/short wall to loft = no blocked signal.
Are you running everything through your computer? If not, you could just get a splitter and another modem/router. That's what we did. We have a "computer closet" with all the internet modems and wireless router - that works for the closest TV because the wireless is in the next room. For our theater room, which is downstairs and built into a hillside, so reception is sketchy... We bought a modem/router, and split the cable between the cable box and the modem/router and connected it to out BluRay player. Now we get great programming down there with a perfect connection.
LOL. If that's all it is (his BluRay player doesn't have wifi capabilities), I totally misread his post. This would be the easiest route.
Do what I suggested. Cost is a modem/router, which aren't too expensive on Amazon and get a $4 coax splitter.
I bought a signal booster at Target about 3 weeks ago, so far I like it. It has ports for Ethernet too, so you can plug your bluray directly to it (assuming it has an ethernet plug). I saw it at the store, marked down 50% off, but it rang up full price. So I just said it was half off, and they took me at my word. So...you could try that. Mine is a belkin
I've used them, not that model, but I have them all over my house. Work like a charm! Plug one via Ethernet into your router, then one next to your receiver. I use the Xytel (sp?) ones which do just fine and might be cheaper.
The new IOGEAR Universal 5-Port Wi-Fi N Ethernet Hub allows you to connect your multiple devices such as a Blu-ray player, HDTV, and game console to any Wireless-N network in your home or office. The 5-Port Wireless-N (IEEE 802.11n) Ethernet Hub works with any device with an Ethernet port. ... Plug your Blu ray player into this via Ethernet. This connects to the internet via your wifi network. You can plug in 5 devices, like the DVD player, TV, ps4, etc.
No. The suggestion of installing a similar device with features he doesn't need, plus splitting and running extra cable makes no sense. If you're going to run cable, may as well just pull Cat5 or Cat6 and use a cheap Ethernet hub. This looks like it will do exactly what Bobo wants. If not this brand/model, something along the same lines.
Thanks Denny, that does look like a good option. Onkyo sells a wifi adapter that plugs into the USB port, but that doesn't help me with the BluRay player. We used to have our computer/modem/router downstairs in the living room and I ran Ethernet cable under the house to the entertainment cabinet. But my wife wanted the computer etc upstairs in the loft. Damn women!
Those USB adapters add up if you need more than 1. Hopefully you can get Ethernet cables for free at work. The IT guy probably has a bunch of spares, or can make you ones the exact length you want. If not, shop for cheap ones online. I pulled a Cat6 cable from the front to the back of my family room. This let me connect the PS3, Apple TV, etc. via Ethernet. I was doing work and had the drywall down, so hiding it in the wall was easy. It's ugly if you have to drill holes in floors or otherwise do construction just to hide wires.
