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Sorry for format but I'm on mobile. I use this with my ps4. My download speed went from 18mbps to 80mbps. Very happy with the "upgrade."

TP-Link AC750 Dual Band Wi-Fi Range Extender (RE200) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NR2VMNC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5A4eybYKEZ840

You could always use a wifi extender like this (sorry for the CAN link)

So it would utilize existing wifi, and provide 1 (one) port to use a hardwired connection. I use this in my extension when its summer and i use it as my office. Dont expect constant <50ms, as its wifi, but could be a good option. Try downloading "wifi anylizer" on your phone and test your wifi signal at the TV, it could just be a deadzone because of a nearby electric field

This is when having a Wi-Fi bridge comes in handy..

Connect the bridge device to your Wi-Fi, then plug an ethernet cable from the Wi-Fi bridge into the machine you wish to netinstall Debian onto.

Maybe not a fulfilling as figuring out how to complete the netinstall using the Wi-Fi in the system, but on the other hand may save a lot of frustration, and failed attempts.

Just a suggestion.

tldr: Go To Option 2

With a PS4 you won't have the 5GHz Network capability, unless you are using a PS4 Pro. The 2.4GHz is susceptible to interference caused by devices like gaming controllers, wireless headsets, Bluetooth, Microwaves (seriously), baby monitors, etc. The reason so many devices run on this same 2.4 GHz band is that is unlicensed, and therefore anyone can produce devices that use this band. This causes latency and in some cases packet loss on your connection to the router. 5Ghz on the other hand, while still susceptible to interference, usually has less. It also contains more channels within the band, and on my S9 can reach speeds up to 680MBps. Compare that to the 2.4Ghz, which in optimal conditions will reach up to 80MBps. You don't need 80MBps to play online games, but it does display the difference in capability between the two networks.

Two Options:

1. Hardwire your PS4. If there is a blank wall plate in your room, grab a screwdriver and take it off. If there is no ethernet in the room run a line, or if that sounds like too much just go to option 2.

2. Buy a Wireless Range Extender with an ethernet port that supports the 5GHz network. Here is an example of one on Amazon. Pair the extender using the WPS button, pressing on both the extender and the top of the BlueCurve modem. Once paired plug your PS4 into the extender via ethernet. Now you are using 5GHz Wifi to connect your PS4 to the Internet! Still continue to use Port Forwarding, setting these rules in the Router will still help with your experience online.

Hope that helps!

I also have a bias but against Google. I recommended someone else to get this one I'm linking below though in sure it won't make much of a difference privacy-wise.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-AC750-WiFi-Range-Extender/dp/B00NR2VMNC

I do recommend you look up more about it and ask around some more.

Happy networking!

If your Apple devices are working well. And the extenders failed. You could just replace them with different extenders. https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Extender-Repeater-Housing-RE200/dp/B00NR2VMNC/

If ones connected to Ethernet failed you could just buy another router and set it up with the same WiFi password. Which is all that Apple did. Note you can do with with the Google WiFi pucks by putting them in bridge mode.

Also the Airports are pretty plentiful on eBay. It might be easier to just pick them up. And put off the migration.

Between the external houses and the main house. If they are all connected to the same electrical grid you can look into Ethernet over power line adapters to hardwire in the devices to get better performance than multi-hop WiFi extenders.

This little guy works pretty well. Do note that any repeater will cut your max speed in half, but you don't really need enormous speeds to watch youtube

I have a WiFi range extender that I would be willing to part with. It works, it just wasn’t necessary for our house. I’d sell it for $10. This is the model: TP-Link AC750 Dual Band Wi-Fi Range Extender (RE200) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NR2VMNC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9BD0AbNCZZC9T

You're looking for a dual band wifi extender. Just saw one on sale yesterday. Unfortunately, that's not the case today. Maybe more sales to come this monday.

For reference

You could try something like this. If the extended range doesn't work it has an ethernet port on the bottom that will do what you want.

Ah, I wasn't aware that 5 GHz had a smaller range. Would something like this be a good investment?

Her house is 2 stories and quite large.

Wow that would drive me up the wall. But yeah as someone suggested, if you've got dual band router it'll be easier because you can use wireless isolation and only you connect to it. alternatively pick up a Wifi range extender, give it a different SSID than your main network, and password protect it so only you can access it.

I have This plugged in behind my TV, Wired into my desktop and everything else wireless. Works great.

Edit: You'll probably still need to do Wireless Isolation in the settings.

Wifi range extenders work wonders.

Got one that has an ethernet port in it for my room. Run a line from that to my pc, and I basically get the same speeds as I would if i had a direct plug in. Sometimes I don't, but even then I still gets a connection thats about 3 times stronger than if I was just using wifi.

I use this one:

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-AC750-Wi-Fi-Extender-RE200/dp/B00NR2VMNC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1485423647&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=tp+link+range+extender

my modem is downstairs also..in a older house with no Ethernet in the walls. i have an wireless extender that has a Ethernet port and i hook that up to my xbox. online works fine for me. heres a link http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-AC750-Wi-Fi-Extender-RE200/dp/B00NR2VMNC/ref=sr_1_16?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1451228164&amp;sr=1-16&amp;keywords=wireless+extender

Interesting, mine is either blazing fast or non-existent, there wasn't an in between, but I only had a few minutes to mess with it. I'll spend more time with it this weekend and see what I can uncover.

I'm considering buying a couple of these to extend it, if nothing else works: http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-AC750-Wi-Fi-Extender-RE200/dp/B00NR2VMNC

I bought a range extender off Amazon, it's fairly easy to set up.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00NR2VMNC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_i_VWB594VYP56NZPAGQN4J?psc=1

You download the app and the app basically leads you thru step by step.

Yeah definitely something along those lines, but if it were me I'd go for something that supports wireless AC as well as wireless N:
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Extender-Repeater-Housing-RE200/dp/B00NR2VMNC?th=1

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00NR2VMNC/they do the job.

Thewirecutter.com is my go to site. They rate this one the best currently. I just wonder how it compares to AirTies from AT&T? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NR2VMNC?tag=thewire06-20&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;ascsubtag=AwEAAAAAAAAAAR7q

Why wouldn’t just go with an Airties or this one which thewirecutter.com reviews tops https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NR2VMNC?tag=thewire06-20&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;ascsubtag=AwEAAAAAAAAAAR7q

Also, when I say range extender I'm referring to something like THIS, which seems like it's technically more of a repeater I think?

This should be what you need.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00NR2VMNC/?pldnSite=1&amp;pldnSite=1

You're asking "Can i have my own wifi?". The answer is possibly. My assumption is your apartment complex has one cable modem and is networking every apartment in the building from that one box.

So, a few questions first.

Is there any way you can get hardwired internet? Can you plug in an ethernet cable into a wall jack, and get internet to a computer that way? If so, you're in luck as you can likely just use that connection to set up your own wifi router configured as what is called an "access point."

For a total beginner, I highly recommend a google Onhub device. I'm not a total beginner myself, and i love mine. They're a little bit pricey, but they're much more intuitive and have relevant features for a beginner, like an internet speed check, and a network speed check, and phone notification that the internet is down. The only issue is you may need to set it up in what's called "bridge mode", but if you just browse the web and stuff, that may not be an issue.

Google onhub's, however, do require set up through a phone app, which is nice because that's easy. But, thats the only way to configure them.

If you do not have hardwired access to your apartments network, you can purchase what's called a wifi "repeater" or "extender". What they do is basically re-broadcast the wifi signal. That, in turn, is repeating or extending the wifi signals range.

I've used a handful of them, and they can be a mixed bag. I've not found one that works flawlessly yet. If someone else can recommend one -- great. Otherwise, I'd just go with something simple like this.

Basically, you plug in this device at the part of the apartment that gets the best, most reliable signal. Then, you configure it to connect to the current wifi -- and repeat that signal further into YOUR apartment. The caveat, is you still typically lose some speed/bandwidth when you do this. But, you gain a much more reliable connection.

So - let me know. Happy to help with any further questions.

You can get a wi-fi range extender, such as this example.

> Once my computer is built, then I will look into the extensions and smaller things to make it look better, unless you have any brands or types off the top of your head.

What "smaller things" are you looking at?
For the extensions, you can buy them from CableMod. They're high quality and I can recommend them.

> Looking into the case fans I see what you mean about the noise vs the actual performance. I think those fans will suit me just great!

Just to be very clear about my fan suggestion, they are NOT the most silent & best performing fans you can get.
They only just look very damn cool, while being okay in terms of noise & performance.

> The modem and router I have are all in one unit. It is a modem/router combo. So I would have to get a modem as well. Any suggestions?

This depends on your ISP and what you get inside your house. A modem pretty much converts "the internet" into bits and bytes. A router, "routes" the internet to all the devices in your home. A switch is simply a device that allows you to "split up" the internet cables.

I recommend to buy a seperate router & modem. Here is an article that explains why, but it also gives you the benefits of buying a combo unit.

I would have a look at your current router / modem. If you can make a picture and share it with me, I can have a look to see what you've got and what you need to get.
Your ISP likely got a box somewhere in your house where "the internet" comes out off. That's the ISP it's modem. So likely, you don't need to buy a modem.
But I have no experience with US ISPs, so this may not be true.

> I still like to have it broadcast a good ways so I can use the wifi on my phone when out in the backyard

Depending on how far the backyard is, you may need to buy an WiFi range extender. This picks up the signal from the router and sends it out again from that point.

> Also, I have no experience what so ever when it comes to setting up a modem or router. What do I need to do?

This is luckily not very difficult anymore these days and especially if you buy from a good brand like TP-Link, Netgear, Linksys, DLink, etc.
Then once you've connected all the cables (power, ethernet) etc, you need to connect to the router and enter the password that's on the back / sticker.

After that, you can go to a website where you login again and from there on, you'll mostly get a "quick start" setup. Where you get to enable and disable all kinds of things, very easy most of the time.

This one works for me. You can get the single band also. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NR2VMNC?keywords=tp%20link%20wifi%20extender&amp;qid=1453150877&amp;ref_=sr_1_2&amp;sr=8-2

If you are using wireless get a wireless extender it will extend your wifi and you can have a wired connector to xbox...it's help me with online gaming on my xbox https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NR2VMNC/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_DwWFwb0K11E1V

Excellent luck with this'

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NR2VMNC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1

Use one of these instead so you're not stuck with your wifi antennas back behind your PC.