The name of my thread is pretty self explanatory. But I have a few questions. Let me explain my situation in the house first....
I have a wireless router setup in my stereo room. The router has 4 ethernet ports, all of which have parts of my system connected to it. I prefer to hardwire as much as I can, when it's convenient.
No matter where I place this router, I cannot get the signal outside. I've been told it's due to my aluminum siding that seems to block the signal from getting outside. I believe it because I also have nearly non existent cell signal inside...but strong if I stand outside.
So, there are my two situations. Now, let me ask my questions.
Is there some small connector or device that can be plugged into my router (via ethernet) that has an additional set of ethernet ports that I could then use to plug in additional devices? (inside I mean, so I can connect all of my equipment)
If the answer is yes, I have another question. Can I then use one of my additional ethernet ports to hardwire another router and string it outside so that I can get wifi outside?
I don't want to mess with a signal extender, because I don't think it will work considering my problem with aluminum siding....which is why I want to run ethernet from inside to outside and connect another router that way....
What you think QQ?
I have a wireless router setup in my stereo room. The router has 4 ethernet ports, all of which have parts of my system connected to it. I prefer to hardwire as much as I can, when it's convenient.
No matter where I place this router, I cannot get the signal outside. I've been told it's due to my aluminum siding that seems to block the signal from getting outside. I believe it because I also have nearly non existent cell signal inside...but strong if I stand outside.
So, there are my two situations. Now, let me ask my questions.
Is there some small connector or device that can be plugged into my router (via ethernet) that has an additional set of ethernet ports that I could then use to plug in additional devices? (inside I mean, so I can connect all of my equipment)
If the answer is yes, I have another question. Can I then use one of my additional ethernet ports to hardwire another router and string it outside so that I can get wifi outside?
I don't want to mess with a signal extender, because I don't think it will work considering my problem with aluminum siding....which is why I want to run ethernet from inside to outside and connect another router that way....
What you think QQ?