What is the best way of getting around not having an Ethernet cable to your room?

Woodmouth · May 25, 2017

I am going to be building my first pc soon, and i dont have an ethernet cable to my room neither am i going to be purchasing a motherboard with included Wifi.

Should i buy a wifi range extender and use its ethernet port or should i get a PCIE wifi card?
Or is there any other solutions i should consider?

I dont have a large budget so cheap alternatives are preferred.

ceponatia · May 25, 2017

Where is your room vs where the modem/router is located? The cheapest fix provided you have the tools (though not the easiest) would be to run a line to your room. Of course the difficulty here depends on how far away you are from the modem. I'm not by any means a "handy man" and was able to do it myself in an afternoon, though much swearing and throwing of objects was involved.

Ultimately though, if you have the funds, I'd recommend going wireless. It's much more convenient (if you ever move or want to relocate your PC to another area) and opens up a lot of possibilities in the future for setting up a home network much more easily. USB adapter vs PCI card is mostly up to personal choice as there is a dip in strength with most USB adapters but it might not even be noticeable. Although if you are gaming you might want FULL POWER. This link has been passed around here often but give it a read if you want to be as informed as possible:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/243226/the_desktop_wireless_adapter_difference_usb_vs_pci.html

Ralston18 · May 25, 2017

First, build your PC and try the included wifi - may work just fine.

Failing that I would recommend a USB wireless adapter made by your router's manufacturer. You can plug the USB wireless adapter into an available USB slot on your PC. Using a USB extension cable will permit you to raise the adapter up and about for improved signal reception/transmission.

Powerline adapters may be an option for you. Actual performance can depend on the home/room electrical circuits.

Wifi range extender probably best as the last resort. Again purchase to match the router. Easier to configure and may perform better.

(Using a different product brand will most likely result in the two manufacturers just pointing fingers at each other if there are connection problems.)

Woodmouth · May 25, 2017

ceponatia :

Where is your room vs where the modem/router is located? The cheapest fix provided you have the tools (though not the easiest) would be to run a line to your room. Of course the difficulty here depends on how far away you are from the modem. I'm not by any means a "handy man" and was able to do it myself in an afternoon, though much swearing and throwing of objects was involved.

Ultimately though, if you have the funds, I'd recommend going wireless. It's much more convenient (if you ever move or want to relocate your PC to another area) and opens up a lot of possibilities in the future for setting up a home network much more easily. USB adapter vs PCI card is mostly up to personal choice as there is a dip in strength with most USB adapters but it might not even be noticeable. Although if you are gaming you might want FULL POWER. This link has been passed around here often but give it a read if you want to be as informed as possible:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/243226/the_desktop_wireless_adapter_difference_usb_vs_pci.html

My room is situated above the router if it has any difference, but thanks for the answer.

boosted1g · May 25, 2017

If it is literally straight above on the same exact wall (on both floors) as the router, it would probably not cost much more to pay someone to run an ethernet line straight up the inside of that wall vs paying for other options.

Otherwise an av1000 powelrine adapter would be your next best option.

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