Connecting To The Internet.

Wooker2

We moved about 4 years ago and put in 2 Ethernet jacks in the upstairs bedroom and downstairs den. Now we need another one to put upstairs near the bedroom the other one was placed earlier during construction. Pretty much I've been looking to find a way to get me PC upstairs and be able to connect to the internet.

armond_in_nj1

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@Wooker2 wrote:

... put in 2 Ethernet jacks in the upstairs bedroom and downstairs den ... need another one to put upstairs near the bedroom ... I've been looking to find a way to ... be able to connect to the internet.

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First of all, you could try a wireless connection if that suits your needs. Performance will depend on both the device you are connecting, and the wireless router itself (vintage and location). This may be the easiest route. Details:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CEQQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww22.verizon.com%2Fresidentialhelp%2Ffiosinternet%2Fnetworking%2Fsetup%2Fquestionsone%2F123890.htm&ei=bObnUZ7LJs2g4AOot4DwCQ&usg=AFQjCNG7hC0bHLdKAGAEOB7zUCtp5KxZ8A&sig2=doHUdEpVM65L7KAcEWOAeQ

Second, depending on the upstairs layout and requirements, you could just add a simple switch at the existing Ethernet port, and then connect a wired device to it. These devices turn a single Ethernet port into a multiple Ethernet array. Fairly inexpensive and simple to configure. Details:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CE0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FNetwork_switch&ei=4-bnUcDAIta-4APc0IAQ&usg=AFQjCNGWkR3Py5LOAxq_ujM678AwbNRH7w&sig2=tPgZp4ZYFN9B24CcX-lTxA

Third, you could run Ethernet cable (Cat 5e or better) from the router to your desired location. This can be hard or easy depending on how your house is wired. This is the surefire method and also the preferred method, but it involves actually running cable behind finished walls and may be a bit involved. Some background:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CIEBEBYwBQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instructables.com%2Fid%2FHow-to-Wire-Your-House-With-Cat-5-or-6-For-Ether%2F&ei=HufnUdHbDdSn4AOi24GwBQ&usg=AFQjCNHvgbsDYw0lcfPEBIq_UqU6BeE17w&sig2=pRFITUufl9apUZBhoJj1kA&bvm=bv.49478099,d.dmg

Finally, you could add something called a MoCA Adapter upstairs. This connects to an existing coax port in the vicinity and allows you to connect a wired device to your network over your coax cables. It still allows you to use the coax for TV, etc. Here's the device:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CE0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiontec.com%2Fproducts%2Fproduct.php%3Fpid%3D192&ei=S-bnUZXGK_e64APstoDYCQ&usg=AFQjCNFrjbY8XD_Fl29kwGt_9YVXslnPaQ&sig2=jo-9L-p7ODUkk9lAsGHkzw&bvm=bv.49478099,d.dmg