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On Thu, 18 Jun 2015 17:01:12 +0100 Dan Smith <dan@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi Neil, > > Have you looked into Powerline extension? This is where the network > data is sent through the mains electricity in your home and you can > get kits which support WiFi extension. > http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/tp-link-av500-500-mbps-powerline-homeplug-wifi-extender-with-2-lan-ports-kit-n71qt > > The way this works is firstly a plug will be plugged into the mains > socket into your router, take the ethernet cable from the bottom of > that plug and plug it into the router, now the other plug will have a > wifi password on the label on the back of the plug below the prongs, > note this password down as this is what you will connect to, as these > plugs set up their own access points, however there is a button on > the plug that allows you to clone over the information from your > router onto the plug so that it all becomes one using the same SSID, > password etc. These plugs also have ethernet ports on the bottom, > perfect for use with a smart tv, games console etc. > > This will work providing that the room you are extending to is running > through the same mains fuse box. > > Regards > > Dan > I have come across this system. I am wondering if it would work. I have a feeling that the upstairs mains circuit is separate from the downstairs circuit. There are separate switches on the fuse box certainly. However, thanks for the URL above, I will have a look at it. Neil -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq