[Gllug] WiFi modem / routers etc - recommendations for increased range please!

[Bob Giles]

Andrew Davies wrote:
> Consider, also, power line adaptors. They're similar to wireless in that 
> you won't know what level of performance, if any, you're going to get 
> until you plug them in but they *should* be a better alternative than 
> trying to fight through steel.
> My BT Vision box came with a "free" pair and they work fine for allowing 
> internet access over 15 feet between floors.
>
> I believe that there are issues with competing "standards" in this area 
> so make sure you research them thoroughly. I'm sure that there are 
> people here who can give you more information than me.
>   
Andrew,

This is an avenue that I have considered but dismissed. I think that I 
have left out an important bit of info. We are living in Greece and the 
electrical supply is ... er ... different to say the least. For a start, 
ring main systems are unheard of a nd a friend who had one installed by 
an English sparks ended up with the local electrician refusing to even 
look at a problem. If you draw the circuit, they tell you that it cannot 
possibly work!

Having said, all that, I think that power line adaptors are cheap enough 
and may give a couple a try as I am in the UK for a couple of days later 
this week.

Bob G.

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