So back to our story... I bought the following last night and will try to install this weekend (unless you tell me I've got it all wrong!).
I bought a
Belkin Powerline Adapter. Now it's called "VideoLink", and the marketing copy reads "VideoLink lets you connect your Internet-ready TV, Blu-ray™ player, or gaming console through any power outlet in your home", but I can't imagine it wouldn't work for laptops, too. Right? Right?
I also bought a
second (Cisco) wireless router.
I already have an
Actiontec combo DSL modem/wireless router. (It's configured with "no" security, but I do have MAC-level access authorization on it, so only approved machines can see the network.)
So here's what I'm thinking:
- Run a cable from the ActionTec modem/router into one of the Belkin adapters;
- Plug the Belkin adapter into a wall outlet (natch);
- Plug the OTHER Belkin adapter into an outlet upstairs;
- Run a cable from the upstairs Belkin adapter to the Cisco router;
- Surf the Internets* using my DSL connection, via the Cisco router, while seated comfortably on my third floor.
I'm a little confused how to configure the Cisco so it will work - but I presume it has a MAC that I will need to provide to the Actiontec, and I can give it the same SSID as the Actiontec and all will be swell. DHCP will be off. It will be like one big seamless network. Right? RIGHT???!?
(Do the Belkin adapters have MAC addresses?)
*(Let me be clear - I know I originally said I wanted to stream teevee, but it wouldn't suck to improve the wireless signal in that room! Yes, my objectives have changed...)