Extending Broadband

[Goofy]

I've tried using a wi-fi extender/booster and it works - sometimes. Quite often though I get a message on my phone saying broadband is unstable. Trouble is, an old house with thick stone walls.
I've done some research - but I'm no internet genius. I THINK I should get a second router, and connect it to my main router with an ethernet cable. Is this correct?
And if so, do I have to do things to the secondary router/
Thanks for any help

[Togo]

Goofy you do not need 2 routers for that issue, in fact you may well cause yourself even more problems. What you need I a broadband range extender. Some of these just plug into an ordinary 3 pin plug socket d use or house wiring to send broadband signal to a repeater sender near to where you need broadband. BT do a range and if you give me 5 mins I will look one or two up for you.

[catsrcool]

Try something like this http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/networking/powerline/321_3076_30123_xx_xx/xx-criteria.html

[Togo]

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/bt-broadband-extender-500mbps-powerline-kit-a13lt

[Togo]

Goofy some of the extenders in cats link need Ethernet cables at both send and receive ends.

[whiskeryron]

I have 2 of these & they work a real treat, can recommend.

[Togo]

If you are happy to run a cable from 1 router to another the link below will show you how. But for the life of me I don't see the point unless you want to get wifi connection in two different locations via wifi. If you can run a cable why not move the router?

[Goofy]

If I move the router it won't be near my pc.

[Goofy]

Just to confirm before I waste any more money
If I get a powerline extender it works through the electric wiring, so stone exterior walls are no longer a problem?

[bhg481]

Correct Goofy.

[Goofy]

thanks bhg - off I go shopping again!

[bhg481]

Just be aware that you need a pair of powerline extenders Goofy, one near the router and one near the computer. The ethernet cable from the router you connect to powerline adapter #1 then connect the computer to powerline adapter #2 using an ethernet cable (usually supplied with the powerline adapters). Further information for you; powerline adapters of different makes can be linked so, if you want an outlet somewhere else in the house, you can buy just one more and link it to the other pair. Also I find that they DO work on extension leads (some adapters say that they MIGHT not).

[Goofy]

I'll get 1 to start with, and see how it goes.
Thanks

[bhg481]

You NEED a PAIR.

[Togo]

Ta goofy. Hope it works for you. bhg the broadband extenders that use the ring main come as a pair. 1 to plug in near the router which transposes the received wifi signal and lets it be carried on the 50hz mains ac current. Then one at the other end near to your pc or lappie which plugs in again and transposes back from the 50hz mains sine wave and back to the original wifi signal. 1 is an encoder and the other a decoder. You can buy as many decoders to plug in at various points in the house to work additional devices.

[Togo]

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

These bhg.

[Togo]

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[Goofy]

I meant a pair - and that I'd maybe get an extra one later if ti works.
Thanks all

[bhg481]

Exactly what I was teling Goofy, Togo, except that you don't need to pay £99 for a pair. I was also telling him that you CAN buy them singly if you want to add to an existing pair and that the extras don't need to be the same brand as the air. I started with a pair and then added a third so tat I could attach a printer to the system.#
What is really important is that you need at least 2 - buying one, as he suggests, is like buying an extension lead with no plug on it.

[bhg481]

OK Goofy - you obviously understand our posts.

[Goofy]

I think - due to arrive on Thursday so we'll see.
Many thanks all for advice.