Can I use two sure signals on the same broadband / Home network to boost the signal?

[nevrev73]

Hello.

Is it possible to use two sure signals on the same broadband network

I could not seem to find any detailled information on this?.

I have one in the upstairs in the front of the house but the kitchen in the downstairs rear of ths house has a dead spot and needs boosting there.

My broadband is sky and I using a sky router to connect to PC but then a belkin router provides a stronger wireless signal.

I am also using powerline adapters on the network as well (AV homeplug) and this is how the cable style router is connected in the kitchen

What is the best way to confirgure and use two sure signals on one network as the single box on its own is not powerful enough to cover the whole house

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[JohnCl8]

I currently have:

-a WiFi router in the attic with a Sure Signal connected to it via a lead

-a 40 foot long lead from the router to the other end of the house (to provide wired internet access in a study.

-a 2nd Sure Signal connected to the end of this long lead (via a splitter block)

This works quite well.

However, there is still a dead spot in the centre of the house, so I am considering connecting a third Sure Signal.  However, I don't really have any way of getting a cable from the Router in the attic to the deadspot in the house below.  

So the exam question is: Can any of the Sure Signal models work without being connected to the Router via a lead?

[cineriv · Accepted solution]

Hi John,

There doesn't seem to be any problems running 2 Sure Signals through the same router, so as long as you have satisfactory internet bandwith I can't see that there would be a problem running 3.

The answer to your exam question is .......

Consider using powerline adaptors instead of cable, they can make a very versatile network throughout the house assuming that the mains supply is all on the same phase.

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/feature/network-wifi/what-is-powerline-3491484/

Regards.

Mike.

[JohnCl8]

Thanks -good idea.

I read this:

What is Powerline – simple to set up, faster-than-Wi-Fi home network

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/feature/network-wifi/what-is-powerline-3491484/

and then this review:

The 18 best Powerline adapters 2015/2016

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/test-centre/network-wifi/18-best-powerline-adapters-2015-2016-uk-3490638/

and ordered one of these to try (because I can then move the Sure Signal around the house to the best location):

Devolo dLAN 500 AVtriple+ Starter Kit

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0065V32DU/ref=pe_385721_37986871_TE_item

I will report back on whether it works...

[cineriv]

Hi John,

Good luck with your project and I hope it works ok for you.

You might even find by moving the positons of the Powerlines/Sure Signals that you can get good coverage thoughout the house without adding the 3rd. Sure Signal. Certainly worth experimenting with!

Regards,

Mike.