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Question

5 ghz in another room

Mar 21, 2016 5:38AM PDT

Hello, the internet is a lot better on 5 ghz in my household, and the thing is, i can't connect to the 5 ghz from my bedroom. Is it possible to pull a cable from the original router and create an access point in my bedroom, and if yes, will it get slowed down? (i probably have to plug a 25 meter cable on the primary router)

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Answer
Should have minute effect.
Mar 21, 2016 7:35AM PDT

Even the bridge inside a round has a minute effect on speed which can get noticeable on the cheapest routers. So while it's there it should be of no consequence.

You can use any router as a WAP. Google "How to use a router as a WAP" or just buy a WAP.

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Didn't really answer my question
Mar 26, 2016 9:35AM PDT

Well the question is, is can you have a WAP with 5ghz connection, and also will this be faster than a powerline extender? I've tried a wifi-extender and im currently using a powerline extender, however i go from 130 mbps to 30. What is the best way to extend this internet from one side of the room to the other.

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Maybe this CNET article might help.
Mar 26, 2016 9:45AM PDT