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Draco771 · 08-15-2010, 23:22

If the above doesn't work, you can get a small Switch, or purchase an Active Hub.

Active Hub would be cheaper. Essentially, it recieves the signal, and than boosts the signal for the remaining distance.

A switch will do the same, only it'll boost it for multiple computers/routes.

A switch will be around $30-70. and a Hub will be around $15-30. Just make sure it's either an Active Hub, or an Intelligent hub.

I'm not good at all with improvising antenna's etc. like the QPs on this board, but Networking Hardware is one of the things I'm required to learn in my program.

It all depends on how many computers you're talking about. Easiest way above all, is just get some fiber optic cables, route them along the edges of your cieling to the designated areas. Put some cardboard in place and paint it to obscure it. and have a direct feed. However, doing so, I'd recommend an intelligent hub to boost the signal through the cables.

but you can go wireless, or regular with hubs/switches.

The hub/switch will route the information/data into the router on all recieving end of your SOHO.

If you wouldn't mind providing mroe specific information as to what you're looking for, I can get more specific towards brands of specific hardware/specific devices etc.

Note: Fiber Optic Cables are a lot more expensive than ethernet cables. However, Fiber Optics cables will exponentially increase the rate at which information is fed from the modem to your router, and from router to your computer and the rest of your in-home network.

Active/Intelligent hubs with Fiber Optic cables will exponentially increase internet connectivity throughout your network. However, it will be expensive using fiber optics. And they do have a few tricks to them. but if you "have to" go wireless, do fiber optics from modem to router, and then work an Active or Intelligent hub in the middle of your hallway to recieve the signal, and the hub will transmit to the other computers on the other side of the house.

You can also mount one in a stair well to and on a downstairs cieling if you have one to boost signal across your entire house.

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Draco771 BANNED USER Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: WA Posts: 73	If the above doesn't work, you can get a small Switch, or purchase an Active Hub. Active Hub would be cheaper. Essentially, it recieves the signal, and than boosts the signal for the remaining distance. A switch will do the same, only it'll boost it for multiple computers/routes. A switch will be around $30-70. and a Hub will be around $15-30. Just make sure it's either an Active Hub, or an Intelligent hub. I'm not good at all with improvising antenna's etc. like the QPs on this board, but Networking Hardware is one of the things I'm required to learn in my program. It all depends on how many computers you're talking about. Easiest way above all, is just get some fiber optic cables, route them along the edges of your cieling to the designated areas. Put some cardboard in place and paint it to obscure it. and have a direct feed. However, doing so, I'd recommend an intelligent hub to boost the signal through the cables. but you can go wireless, or regular with hubs/switches. The hub/switch will route the information/data into the router on all recieving end of your SOHO. If you wouldn't mind providing mroe specific information as to what you're looking for, I can get more specific towards brands of specific hardware/specific devices etc. Note: Fiber Optic Cables are a lot more expensive than ethernet cables. However, Fiber Optics cables will exponentially increase the rate at which information is fed from the modem to your router, and from router to your computer and the rest of your in-home network. Active/Intelligent hubs with Fiber Optic cables will exponentially increase internet connectivity throughout your network. However, it will be expensive using fiber optics. And they do have a few tricks to them. but if you "have to" go wireless, do fiber optics from modem to router, and then work an Active or Intelligent hub in the middle of your hallway to recieve the signal, and the hub will transmit to the other computers on the other side of the house. You can also mount one in a stair well to and on a downstairs cieling if you have one to boost signal across your entire house. Last edited by Draco771; 08-16-2010 at 00:09.
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