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  • Khurt Williams

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    Posted: 11 March 2013 09:59 AM

    I’m considering boosting the speed and reach of my home network.  Currently I have two Apple AirPort devices —one connected to the Comcast Cable gateway and the other as the other connected in WDS mode.  The signal strength is decent but does fall off sharply on the second floor.  Most of the devices in the house—iMac, MacBook, two iPad, one iPad mini, three iPhones—are connected to Wi-Fi.  Other devices—TiVo, Apple TV, Blu-ray player ( for firmware updates )—are connected via a switch connected to the main AirPort.

    I’ve noticed that whenever my son is pounding his way through Minecraft the wi-fi network slows down considerably.  The wired Ethernet connected devices aren’t affected. The Comcast connection is quite robust.

    I would like to run more wired connections but don’t have the time or finances for tearing through drywall.  I’ve tried several Ethernet over power devices but they all fail to work consistently.

    I’ve also read about cable over Ethernet (CoE) networking gear but can’t seem to find more information or reviews about brands and products.  Given that every room in the house—except for the kitchen and bathrooms—has a cable connection I think this might be the most disruptive way to go.

    How do I get started putting together a system for CoE?

         
     

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