2011-08-16, 12:20
Atlast my apartment situation is confirmed.
I have a router downstairs. My HTPC is upstairs.
I have three options as I can see:
1) Place the unraid server downstairs next to the router
problem: flatmate doesn't want it in the lounge looking out of place.
the usb stick can easily get fucked with by visitors.
2) Ethernet Cable from router to server upstairs
problem: wires, drilling since its rented accomadation. a lot of effort.
3) Repeater/Secondary Router
problems: well, more just the lack of knowledge where i'm hoping i can get some guidance. will a repeater/router provide the same strength? I stream 720p mkvs seem to be a bit intensive/harder to stream at home but its all dandy so far.
its an open apartment so the secondary router would be i'd say about 10-20 metres away from the real router.
If so... what type of router/repeater shall I buy? Would any do? I see second-hand ones going on ebay etc. I don't mind buying new and having warantee if its fairly reasonable £0-50 range.
Thanks guys, I need help ASAP cos I'm moving in soon so want to get everything ordered today/tommorow.
I have a router downstairs. My HTPC is upstairs.
I have three options as I can see:
1) Place the unraid server downstairs next to the router
problem: flatmate doesn't want it in the lounge looking out of place.
the usb stick can easily get fucked with by visitors.
2) Ethernet Cable from router to server upstairs
problem: wires, drilling since its rented accomadation. a lot of effort.
3) Repeater/Secondary Router
problems: well, more just the lack of knowledge where i'm hoping i can get some guidance. will a repeater/router provide the same strength? I stream 720p mkvs seem to be a bit intensive/harder to stream at home but its all dandy so far.
its an open apartment so the secondary router would be i'd say about 10-20 metres away from the real router.
If so... what type of router/repeater shall I buy? Would any do? I see second-hand ones going on ebay etc. I don't mind buying new and having warantee if its fairly reasonable £0-50 range.
Thanks guys, I need help ASAP cos I'm moving in soon so want to get everything ordered today/tommorow.