Improving Internet Connection

[KingSaif]

Hey guys, I plan on building a gaming computer that will be in my room, but in my room I only get 3 bars which isn't enough for online gaming. Is there a way for me to extend my internet access? Are there wireless devices (such as a USB) that can be inserted to the router and to your computer to create a hotspot? Thanks a lot.

 

[USAFRet]

Consider a powerline device. 1 module plugs into the wall next to the router, the other module plugs into the wall next to your PC.
Ethernet cable on both ends.

Any WiFi solution will be far more hassle (and probably slower).

 

[KingSaif]

Consider a powerline device. 1 module plugs into the wall next to the router, the other module plugs into the wall next to your PC.
Ethernet cable on both ends.

Any WiFi solution will be far more hassle (and probably slower).

I was considering a powerline device, but what about this as an alternative? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EZV8ZJI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3C4FQQQXYGWLL&coliid=I2VFFF4TO4YPBL&psc=1

I don't know really know what it does, can you explain if you know?

 

[USAFRet]

Consider a powerline device. 1 module plugs into the wall next to the router, the other module plugs into the wall next to your PC.
Ethernet cable on both ends.

Any WiFi solution will be far more hassle (and probably slower).

I was considering a powerline device, but what about this as an alternative? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EZV8ZJI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3C4FQQQXYGWLL&coliid=I2VFFF4TO4YPBL&psc=1

I don't know really know what it does, can you explain if you know?

That is just another WiFi device. It may or may not work 'better' than whatever you're seeing '3 bars' with now.

In order of speed & reliability, decreasing:
ethernet cable
Powerline or MOCA device
WiFi

If your room is too far away from the WiFi source, it is going to suck unless you spend major money, or move the source and target closer, or go to a wired solution (ethernet or powerline).

 

[KingSaif]

Consider a powerline device. 1 module plugs into the wall next to the router, the other module plugs into the wall next to your PC.
Ethernet cable on both ends.

Any WiFi solution will be far more hassle (and probably slower).

I was considering a powerline device, but what about this as an alternative? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EZV8ZJI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3C4FQQQXYGWLL&coliid=I2VFFF4TO4YPBL&psc=1

I don't know really know what it does, can you explain if you know?

That is just another WiFi device. It may or may not work 'better' than whatever you're seeing '3 bars' with now.

In order of speed & reliability, decreasing:
ethernet cable
Powerline or MOCA device
WiFi

If your room is too far away from the WiFi source, it is going to suck unless you spend major money, or move the source and target closer, or go to a wired solution (ethernet or powerline).

okay thanks for the advice, but how exactly does that device work that I showed you? my router has only 1 usb port, so do i have to insert a usb into that port and to my pc? I've really never heard of something like this so i'm just curious if this is all possible, in the end i may just use a powerline device

 

[USAFRet]

Consider a powerline device. 1 module plugs into the wall next to the router, the other module plugs into the wall next to your PC.
Ethernet cable on both ends.

Any WiFi solution will be far more hassle (and probably slower).

I was considering a powerline device, but what about this as an alternative? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EZV8ZJI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3C4FQQQXYGWLL&coliid=I2VFFF4TO4YPBL&psc=1

I don't know really know what it does, can you explain if you know?

That is just another WiFi device. It may or may not work 'better' than whatever you're seeing '3 bars' with now.

In order of speed & reliability, decreasing:
ethernet cable
Powerline or MOCA device
WiFi

If your room is too far away from the WiFi source, it is going to suck unless you spend major money, or move the source and target closer, or go to a wired solution (ethernet or powerline).

okay thanks for the advice, but how exactly does that device work that I showed you? my router has only 1 usb port, so do i have to insert a usb into that port and to my pc? I've really never heard of something like this so i'm just curious if this is all possible, in the end i may just use a powerline device

Is this for a desktop or a laptop?

Your link is just another WiFi adapter. It plugs into the USB of the PC, not the router. Picks up WiFi signal from the WiFi router source.
But if your PC is too far away from the router, it will still be less than optimal.

 

[Victoria Sowers]

in my opinion regarding the device provided by the link, it appears the main advantage would be an external antenna. where as most laptop and some desktop pcs do not have these... which would bring up the subject of increasing the sending and receiving capabilities of the 2 devices in question (from router to pc). i.e. beam shaping, like putting a hole in the bottom of a pringles can for the router antenna (if it has external antenna) so you can aim the signal more effectively at the intended target...
if it were me (which i have been in this situation) a wifi range extender placed in the middle of the 2 devices should boost the signal at the pc. however actual ping times should be measured both before and after just to find out how effective the real world result will be. for example, more signal bars but similar ping times would be a loser, no gain regarding real world gaming. test this by using speedtest.net via google chrome web browser. hope this helps...

 

[KingSaif]

in my opinion regarding the device provided by the link, it appears the main advantage would be an external antenna. where as most laptop and some desktop pcs do not have these... which would bring up the subject of increasing the sending and receiving capabilities of the 2 devices in question (from router to pc). i.e. beam shaping, like putting a hole in the bottom of a pringles can for the router antenna (if it has external antenna) so you can aim the signal more effectively at the intended target...
if it were me (which i have been in this situation) a wifi range extender placed in the middle of the 2 devices should boost the signal at the pc. however actual ping times should be measured both before and after just to find out how effective the real world result will be. for example, more signal bars but similar ping times would be a loser, no gain regarding real world gaming. test this by using speedtest.net via google chrome web browser. hope this helps...

my router actually has an antenna, i'll try pointing it towards my room and see if that helps, but i would assume no significant change since the distance between the router and my room is still too far (in the living room where i never dip below 5/5 bars, i'll usually have like 30-52 ping on bf4, so anything below 5 bars will probably not even be worth it), keep in mind I live in a 2 family home so there's like at least 7-8 devices using up the bandwith at once

 

[KingSaif]

just ran into this product http://www.amazon.com/BearExtender-PC-Booster-Extender-Microsoft/dp/B006K5LBA2/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417453566&sr=1-2&keywords=wifi+booster+usb
and from the reviews everyone seems to have significantly better internet access, what do u guys think?

 

[USAFRet]

just ran into this product http://www.amazon.com/BearExtender-PC-Booster-Extender-Microsoft/dp/B006K5LBA2/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417453566&sr=1-2&keywords=wifi+booster+usb
and from the reviews everyone seems to have significantly better internet access, what do u guys think?

It might, it might not. Everyone's house is a little different.

 

[KingSaif]

just ran into this product http://www.amazon.com/BearExtender-PC-Booster-Extender-Microsoft/dp/B006K5LBA2/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417453566&sr=1-2&keywords=wifi+booster+usb
and from the reviews everyone seems to have significantly better internet access, what do u guys think?

It might, it might not. Everyone's house is a little different.

that sucks to hear :s It'll prob work at my house but idk

 

[KingSaif]

@USAF In my house, we removed the carpet from the 2nd floor and replaced it with thin wood like 2 days ago and the internet in my room in the 1st floor has gone from 2-3 to 5 ALL THE TIME! I'm getting almost the same up/down speed as I did in the living room (right near the router). I also pointed the router antenna towards my room, which also helped A LOT! Guess there's no need for any of those products I mentioned and I can play BF4 online 😀 Thanks for the help bro

 

[USAFRet]

Cool!

 

[KingSaif]

Tested out the internet again today, only getting 3-4 bars (now I know why people emphasize that wireless connections are inconsistent and unreliable 🙁).. If I bought a cat5e ethernet cable and ran it through a drilled hole in the 1st floor ceiling to my room, will I get 5 bars all the time? I'm really just worried about my in game ping because I can't stand playign with anything above 55+ thanks a lot guys

 

[USAFRet]

Tested out the internet again today, only getting 3-4 bars (now I know why people emphasize that wireless connections are inconsistent and unreliable 🙁).. If I bought a cat5e ethernet cable and ran it through a drilled hole in the 1st floor ceiling to my room, will I get 5 bars all the time? I'm really just worried about my in game ping because I can't stand playign with anything above 55+ thanks a lot guys

"Bars" only relates to a wireless connection.

Assuming no other problems, with a Cat5e cable from the router to the PC, you will get 100% of the signal.

 

[KingSaif]

@USAF well would u consider being far from the router and having a lot of people connected to be problems?

 

[USAFRet]

@USAF well would u consider being far from the router and having a lot of people connected to be problems?

How far and how many?
But yes...the farther away and the greater number of people = bad WiFi.

Unless you are in the same room as the router, WiFi is a bad 3rd choice for a connection.

 

[KingSaif]

prob like 50 ft awy from router I'm getting 4 bars right now, and like 5 laptops 5 phones? but my question is if i'm getting 4 bars right now with wifi and in bf4 i would probably get like 60 ping if i played right now, will an ethernet stabilize my connection and ping to 50 and below?

 

[USAFRet]

prob like 50 ft awy from router I'm getting 4 bars right now, and like 5 laptops 5 phones? but my question is if i'm getting 4 bars right now with wifi and in bf4 i would probably get like 60 ping if i played right now, will an ethernet stabilize my connection and ping to 50 and below?

A straight ethernet cable will absolutely give you the best connection you can get from your ISP and router. Anything else (powerline or WiFi) will be less.

 

[KingSaif]

ok i guess i will buy an ethernet cable and try..thx