BoDEAN Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Many users on here using WIFI on their home desktop computer vs Ethernet? Reason I ask, Most of my WIFI gadgets (Stereo, xbox, boxee, etc) are in the living room. My desktop is in my bedroom. My signal strength in the living room is about 40% I just bought a wireless bridge ( http://microcenter.com/product/357929/4_Port_Wireless_N__Ethernet_Media_Bridge ), and was thinking of hooking that into my ethernet port on my mb (to become wifi), and move the cable modem/router to the living room. I assume most users on here try to avoid WIFI on their main desktop pc due to lack of speed vs wired? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raid0 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Wired on desktop and Wifi on Laptop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon H Supervisor Posted October 6, 2012 Supervisor Share Posted October 6, 2012 wifi all around, here at my house router is in the living room which reaches just fine to the rest of the house speeds seem just fine for me, even when gaming on my computer here in my room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 what router do you have Brando? also I recommend NETGEAR wireless products for consumer level and EXTREME NETWORKS for enterprise level. I recommend you get one that has the USB extension cable and get one that's large, not those compact ones those are weaker and made for looks. I have one of the "crappier" NETGEAR wireless USB sticks w USB ext. and it works fine for streaming... It helps to have a repeater setup as well. having those is better then having one powerful router. mesh wireless is even better and lots of hotels and conference centers use those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon H Supervisor Posted October 6, 2012 Supervisor Share Posted October 6, 2012 I have a Motorola Surfboard, it has wireless build right into the main router (got i through my ISP [Cox]) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 How good is the firmware? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon H Supervisor Posted October 6, 2012 Supervisor Share Posted October 6, 2012 about as good as you'd expect for standard residential grade firmware it's no dd-wrt but it does what i need it to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGHammer Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Many users on here using WIFI on their home desktop computer vs Ethernet? Reason I ask, Most of my WIFI gadgets (Stereo, xbox, boxee, etc) are in the living room. My desktop is in my bedroom. My signal strength in the living room is about 40% I just bought a wireless bridge ( http://microcenter.c...et_Media_Bridge ), and was thinking of hooking that into my ethernet port on my mb (to become wifi), and move the cable modem/router to the living room. I assume most users on here try to avoid WIFI on their main desktop pc due to lack of speed vs wired? There are indeed uses for Wi-fi on desktops - especially if you do some of your computing in a room that is impossible or cost-prohibitive to wire. I have a 42" FP plasma in my bedroom (which, due to the screen developing a black bar down its center, will be replaced at some point) that I sometimes used as an alternate screen (for seriously wide-screen computing, as it also supports HDMI/720p). For 720p, wireless-N is plenty for nonshooter/non-MMO MP (and even MMO MP on small maps) - even low-band N; however, at 1080p and on busier maps and higher loads, wired IS better due to lack of lag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon H Supervisor Posted October 6, 2012 Supervisor Share Posted October 6, 2012 ^ hopefully that'll change once the 802.11ac standard gets fully standardized and affordable those are some good wifi speeds remixedcat 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 and NETGEAR was first on that ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Wired, as far as possible. I hate wireless. :) My desktops and laptops are all wired, only phones and tablets are wireless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 My rule of thumb (it's quite obvious really): If it's static, it's wired. If it's portable, it's wireless. Run the cables. Wired is always going to be better than wireless. Dogward 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detection Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Desktop & TV - Wired Tablet, Laptop, Phone, Raspberry Pi - Wireless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Fahim S. MVC Posted October 6, 2012 MVC Share Posted October 6, 2012 I use HomePlug wherever possible as I didn't put CAT5e/6 in the walls when I moved in (which in retrospect was a mistake), devices which move around (such as my laptop, tablet and smartphones) are on WiFi. I find HomePlug much more reliable than WiFi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted October 6, 2012 Moderator Share Posted October 6, 2012 Desktop & TV - Wired Tablet, Laptop, Phone, Raspberry Pi - Wireless I thought the Raspberry Pi only had an ethernet connection. Unless you are using an adapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detection Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I thought the Raspberry Pi only had an ethernet connection. Unless you are using an adapter. Yep, USB Wifi Adapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDEAN Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 I use HomePlug wherever possible as I didn't put CAT5e/6 in the walls when I moved in (which in retrospect was a mistake), devices which move around (such as my laptop, tablet and smartphones) are on WiFi. I find HomePlug much more reliable than WiFi. Never heard of homeplug. Ill research it. Can it be bought locally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BudMan MVC Posted October 6, 2012 MVC Share Posted October 6, 2012 There is only 1 use for wifi, that is MOBILE devices. Or devices that just do not have a lan interface, If the device stays in one place - run a wire to that place!! If your in a building where you can not run cable, you rent for example - then homeplugs would be better than wifi yes. But if your home - run a wire!! Then put in a switch where you need to connect multiple devices. This is what I have running to my living room where my A/V cabinet it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helpifIcan Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 +1 for homeplug much better than WiFi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDEAN Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 Is homeplug a brand or a technology? I noticed best buy sells a Actiontec 500 Mbps Powerline Home Theater Network Adapter Kit. Same thing? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Actiontec+-+500+Mbps+Powerline+Home+Theater+Network+Adapter+Kit/5215483.p?id=1218625358741&skuId=5215483&st=homeplug&cp=1&lp=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BudMan MVC Posted October 7, 2012 MVC Share Posted October 7, 2012 powerline adapters is another term, but homeplug is not a brandname http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HomePlug https://www.homeplug.org/home/ yeah that link you provided to bestbuy is a homeplug/powerline adapter - connect to your router lan on one end, put a switch on the other end if you need multiple ports on the other end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDEAN Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 powerline adapters is another term, but homeplug is not a brandname http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HomePlug https://www.homeplug.org/home/ yeah that link you provided to bestbuy is a homeplug/powerline adapter - connect to your router lan on one end, put a switch on the other end if you need multiple ports on the other end. Thanks. Notice most of them are singles. Have 3 devices that would need to plug into it (xbox, av receiver, Dish Hopper). So Ill hunt around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skilithead Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Wired desks where possible ,wireless for mobile devices . I am using a relatively cheap Rosewill EasyN400 , and havn't had a single glitch in over 2 years with it . I use it for hardware firwall and port forwarding etc. It is a surprisingly fully featured device , and easy to do firmware updates . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BudMan MVC Posted October 7, 2012 MVC Share Posted October 7, 2012 I believe they are all going to be singles.. Don't think I have every seen one with built in switch. You just connect a SWITCH to the powerline adapter if you need more ports. Let me guess you never heard the term switch either ;) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helpifIcan Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Buy a power line adapter set, and if you need more connections on the far end buy an inexpensive switch 4 port or more if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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