Wifi Help....

Dr. Jones

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Ok.... My powerline adaptor has stopped working and before I buy another one.....

Do they make something that would capture my existing secure house Wifi signal and has between 5 and 8 ports on it to go to my electronic devices that do not have Wifi internally? Xbox 360, Blu-Ray, TV, Slingbox, & DirecTV reciever.

Almost like a Wifi to Hardline router/repeater?

I have Cable modem now that runs to a netgear wireless router on the top floor of my house. On my laptop in the house my wireless speeds are 13 down and 3 up. I would like to replicate that as much as possible with whatever I buy.

My budget is $80 to $100. More if need be.

Does what I want exist??? My powerline adaptor went to a 4 port router that really didn't suit my needs since I have 5 things. I had to switch it off my TV when I didn't use it which was a pain.
 

NoelPHX

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Here are a couple of options:

I think you are saying you have a powerline adapter downstairs that you plug into your router upstairs?
You can continue to use your powerline adapter and get a 8-port desktop switch to replace the 4 port router downstairs.
http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-DGS-2208-8-Port-Desktop-Switch/dp/B000FITKK8/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_c

Now as far as your wifi type of connection you can get a a 5 Port Wireless Bridge to connect wireless to your router upstairs from downstairs. THe one below would work and it is $50.00. If you have any questions just write back and Ill do what i can to help


http://www.amazon.com/AirLink-AP671W-300Mbps-802-11n-Wireless/dp/B003MB01HQ
 
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That bridge is perfect.... Thanks NoelPHX
 

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