Can I boost my wireless signal?

[*Babs]

We have recently switched to BT Infinity and are finally getting whooshy internet speeds!

However my main PC is upstairs and the BT hub is downstairs, and quite often I find the signal drops (I'm on 3 bars currently). Given that we can't move either, is there any way to boost my wireless signal? Or am I better getting one of those plug-in things that run through the electricity points and use a wired connection (I don't know the name but know my folks have one which works well)?

TIA

 

[tomkbucks]

if your house is not a million years old then id go for the electricity points option , a good set of 100mb sockets can be setup and installed easily then and should not be to expensive , if you have a BT hub you can get a wireless range extender BUT ive found them a PITA to set up.. though perhaps thats just the ones ive bought ? if anyone has any suggestions of wireless extenders that work well let me know! but if you just have the one device - i favour the plug and play option

 

[MWHCVT]

Have you considered those networking tools that you plug into the socket on the wall? Sorry I cannot remember the name

 

[lawrenceots]

Have you considered those networking tools that you plug into the socket on the wall? Sorry I cannot remember the name

Ethernet?

 

[tomkbucks]

yup thats the one - i mentioned them , something like this http://www.ebuyer.com/product/231266

 

[*Babs]

Thanks everyone. I'll get one of those! Perfect

 

[PsiFox]

Or a wireless version
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/254253

 

[johnnypanic]

Ebuyer are doing a set of pass-thru (handy) 200Mbps for £39.99.

 

[tomkbucks]

still be interested if anyone can find a good wirless repeater ! that works...