Internet to TV/Bluray questions

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UPS just dropped off a wireless router (Asus RT-N66U) and these questions just popped into my head.

A little info first. I want to drop my cable TV and hook up Netflix and the like. I have separate coax lines, one for TV running to the living room and the other to the computer room from the Cox box out back.
1. Can I assume that both TV and internet can be had through each coax?
2. Would it be possible to just buy another modem and a cheap, wired, 2 or 4 port router for the living room instead of this more expensive wireless one and not have to worry about signals being dropped? (Wired router due to the TV & Bluray not having the same services like Amazon Prime)

I'd save a little bit of money, but also thinking about dropped signal prevention.

Thanks!
 
1. No. Your ISP will not allow to have two modems/internet access points, unless maybe you pay them for two lines (multiply your internet charges by 2).

2. See answer to #1 above. Your best bet would be to run Ethernet wires from the router to more distant parts of the house to avoid wireless signal issues. It would be better for HD video streaming as well if you want to avoid choppy video.

Why did you choose this router to begin with? Do you have 5 GHz capable wi-fi clients? If not, this router is a waste of money. On top of this, 5 GHz, even though less crowded, doesn't offer as much range as the older 2.4 GHz. You can get a decent 2.4 GHz wireless router for a fraction of the cost of RT-N66U.
 
You can split the coax and run tv and router in your living room. Then hard connect your bluray player to the router for Internet.

You can also buy a wireless repeater if you need to boost the signal from computer room to living room or vice versa
 
Quattro Pete,
Yeah, I was just in the shower and thought "You can't because of the IP address, dummy!"
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I've thought about running ethernet, but that would mean quite a job to get the wire to where I need it. Basically drilling a hole in the walls (in/out) and burying the cable so it is not exposed to the harsh sun here in AZ.

I chose it due to the good ratings it had and I don't know about the 5ghz capability deal. The 2 cliets would be a Pana GT50 and an Oppo 103. Looking up routers and reviews of them was getting to be a PITA. Within the big name brands, a lot had reviews of "BEST/WORST router ever!" A bit of exasperation buying, I guess, in the end.
 
i have powerlines in my house and they stream content just fine. My sony home theatre unit needs a proprietary wifi receiver, and i said ain't no way. For the same money I bought 2 powerline adapters, and plan for two more. Mine needed no setup at all although they do have firmware updates you could use but really was totally plug and play, all devices see them as a hard wired line into the switch as far as they are concerned.
 
Can't you fish your Ethernet cable through walls and the attic? It will be much more reliable than using powerline wireless or other wireless.
 
Originally Posted By: FoxS
You can split the coax and run tv and router in your living room. Then hard connect your bluray player to the router for Internet.

You can also buy a wireless repeater if you need to boost the signal from computer room to living room or vice versa


This is the simple solution
 
QP,
That product looks interesting...will have to look into it.

Carbon,
Due to the location in the house and where the TV/Br are, it would be too difficult (brick wall and very tight space in attic).

FoxS,
I'll have to think about your idea, but I'd also have to connect the TV separately and then have my computer wireless. Is that what you are thinking?
 
If you move the router downstairs then you just split the coax in your living room with a $5 splitter and add wireless to your computer.

Or leave it where it is and buy a repeater.

You can also look at optimizing your routers current position and settings, including setting a channel that neighboring networks are not using.

I have a big house and a basic router and was having huge problems in my office. I tweaked every setting and got a great signal. But I was still getting disconnects and then I eventually noticed that my laptops integrated Bluetooth was interfering. I have absolutely no problems now and my wireless printer and iPhone connect perfectly in the furthest room after all the tweaks.
 
Where are you getting your internet from? If it is from cable company, they almost force you to get the TV. If you drop the TV portion, they remove the discount and thus your bill still almost remains the same.
 
FoxS,
The home is single level. I game online on the computer and host Ventrilo so I don't want to have that wireless. It HAS to stay reliable.
I haven't set up the router yet...it's still in the wrapper.
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I have no BT gadgets and no cell phone, but I do have a 5.8 ghz Panasonic phone.

Vikas,
Cox. I have phone, internet, and cable. I think you are allowed two services to qualify for the discount (pfft...some discount. Its probably already adjusted for that).
 
Then try channel changes to improve the reception in the living room.

Also try different band configs (ie b g n) and speed changes. Some bands and some speeds give a more reliable signal.

Note that your wireless speed, even with a medium signal, is usually faster than your broadband speed. So with a new router and a single level house you should not have a problem. I stream HD on a basic router all around my house.

If all that fails, try out the wireless repeater to boost the signal to the living room.
 
LOL

If you set it up, I think you'll have a solid enough signal for the Blu Ray.

I wirelessly streamed the entire Dark Knight Rises at 1080 with no interruption. This is with a basic router through a lot of walls, furniture and flooring in the direct line
 
a bit OT:
I am interested in this router as well, as an upgrade to my old Linksys 54GL...

Please let us know what you think of the router's performance as well...
 
This will be my first router setup and I'll try to remember to get back here and let you know. I think Amazon's reviews helped out quite a bit as most people were happy with it.
 
I finally got the router set up and it seems to be working fine. I watched a couple YT videos on the TV and there was no buffering. The bluray player is the client and I had a signal strength of 94-95%. The signal has to go through two brick walls, but the distance is about 20'.
 
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