Hey guys, i think it works but i want to make sure (it's a little bit close to IJ's questions). In my condo i had an ethernet cable that linked 1st and second floor thru the walls. I think it died somehow (i have no idea how) as when i plug a pc at its upstairs end it doesn't detect the cable anymore. As i can't change the cable unless i remove the drywall (it's just hanging behind there somehow) and since the home i'll move in won't have any network setup (probably) i was thinking of doing the following : - Buy a wireless router (i was thinking Linksys 1200AC as it's cheaper than 1900 AC ?) - Connect the router to my home wireless network - Plug the 2 PCs i got here + TV + PS4 to the linksys router (it has 4 ethernet ports) Would that work ? The other option would be to get a powerline ethernet adapter i guess (and plug the switch i have here at the end) ? I wonder how they work here, i haven't used one in years it wasn't great back then but maybe they are good now. Thanks !
Yes you can connect the router over wifi to another router. However. Your wifi speed is basically cut in half when you do this and you will be limited to the speed on the slowest router. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_distribution_system When you get moved in, if you can verify that an outlet near the main router and the outlet you want to use upstairs are on the same rail of the house power (kind of a 50/50 chance in most homes) then you can try using a powerline adapter instead: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produc...127587&cm_re=Powerline-_-33-127-587-_-Product http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produc...122673&cm_re=Powerline-_-33-122-673-_-Product The stability of those Powerline products depends a lot on how old the wiring is and what condition it is in, as well as if there are a bunch of "noisy" power devices plugged in throughout the home. But it may work awesome, or it may not work at all. lol. Just remember that they need to be plugged into a wall, do not ever plug them into surge suppressor power strips. Anything that does noise filtering for EMI or RFI will ruin the signal if you plug this into it.