kristell Posted January 8, 2022 ID:1496694 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Hi, would be grateful for suggestions. We have a smart TV in the bedroom but to connect to Netflix, Amazon Prime Films etc., we need internet connection. Our connection in the bedroom is very poor and often can not connect. Any idea how we can get a better connection? We are with Virgin. The router is in the lounge downstairs. thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H. Lipman Posted January 8, 2022 ID:1496697 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Without knowing the specifics of your type of Internet connect nor the equipment used... Run an Ethernet cable from the Router to the Smart TV. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristell Posted January 8, 2022 Author ID:1496698 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Router is downstairs at front of house and tv is upstairs at back of house so not possibly unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H. Lipman Posted January 8, 2022 ID:1496701 Share Posted January 8, 2022 It is possible from going though walls to using conduit. Please provide specifics of your type of Internet connection and the equipment used. Such as... Make and models of Router and TV Internet type: Cable, DSL, Satelite, Fiber, etc. Rated Speed Up and Down Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porthos Posted January 8, 2022 ID:1496726 Share Posted January 8, 2022 I would spend the money on a Mesh system. https://www.tp-link.com/us/mesh-wifi/ Or https://www.tp-link.com/us/powerline/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted January 9, 2022 Root Admin ID:1496866 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Yes, as @David H. Lipman said, budget is a key factor. Then options, ideas, such as future use or growth. Do you have older kids in the home that might be doing various networking tasks or sharing, etc. What about Plex Media Server setup kind of operations in the future? I agree with @Porthos that some type of Mesh WiFi would probably be best Interestingly the tp-link has / uses the same model number as the Asus product which does well. https://www.asus.com/us/Networking-IoT-Servers/Whole-Home-Mesh-WiFi-System/ZenWiFi-WiFi-Systems/ASUS-ZenWiFi-AX-XT8/ Potentially not quite as configurable but most home users don't want to mess with advanced configuration anyways. https://eero.com/shop/eero-pro-6 SmallNetBuilder https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews They have a pretty active forum as well with at least a few knowledgeable networking people https://www.snbforums.com/ I'd probably stay away from the Linksys according to some discussions around the Web. Best of luck and if you do need further information please let us know, or if you do decide to purchase something please also let us know what you went with and how well it worked out for you. Cheers @kristell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristell Posted January 10, 2022 Author ID:1496886 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I was looking at this. AmazonQLOCOM WiFi Booster Range Extender 1200Mbps WiFi Extender Signal Booster, WiFi Extender Dual Band 5GHz /2.4GHz,1 Ethernet Port, UK Plug I am in the uk,so options you suggest in USA many be different. What do you think, will this work if I put it at the bottom of the stairs that go up,to the bedroom? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porthos Posted January 10, 2022 ID:1496888 Share Posted January 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, kristell said: I am in the uk,so options you suggest in USA many be different. Mesh wifi will be the best bet. https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=mesh+wifi+system&crid=2I5RBX1MAMQEC&sprefix=mesh%2Caps%2C219 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristell Posted January 10, 2022 Author ID:1496890 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Thanks all. Appreciate your responses and will try and convince hubby about the mesh WiFi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H. Lipman Posted January 10, 2022 ID:1496906 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) You didn't answer the questions... Make and models of Router and TV Internet type: Cable, DSL, Satelite, Fiber, etc. Rated Speed Up and Down For example if your ISP provides aDSL and you get 2Mb/s down and 768 Kb/s up then something like Mesh won't help. Answering those questions will preclude differences in the UK vs across the pond in the States. It will become the technical information that can inform and provide you a more direct solution. Edited January 10, 2022 by David H. Lipman Edited for content, clarity, spelling and/or grammar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristell Posted January 10, 2022 Author ID:1496907 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Well, as far as I can tell you it is virgin media router, so cable, and the tv is an Insense. just done a an internet test from lounge and it is 78.1 mbps per second download and 28.4 upload. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H. Lipman Posted January 10, 2022 ID:1496909 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) Thank you. That at least indicates you have the Bandwidth to support streaming. Note that WiFi is a radio signal and is not immune to environmental noise that can disrupt streaming. Best 'o Luck. Edited January 10, 2022 by David H. Lipman Edited for content, clarity, spelling and/or grammar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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