I have a Range Extender (Linksys) downstairs in my home but signal is
still weak no matter where I place it. Can connect but want a better
and stronger connection.

Upstairs-have a Linksys with Speedbooster router with (WRT54GS) 2 third
party 12 db replacement antennas. Tried placing router and antennas
everywhere. I really need a stronger signal.

I want to either run Cat5 downstairs and then connect to a another
wireless router (WAP)

OR use some Powerline modules via outlets and connect to another WAP
wireless router..

My question: How much signal loss is there via Powerline adapters to a
WAP -over- using my Cat5 to WAP??

I have one circuit breaker box in home. Home is 5 years old.


Thank you very much for this nebulous and perhaps oft asked question.

I could perhaps use 3rd party firmware on my router (WRT) but hate to
make a brick out of it which I have done once b4 using SVEAsoft. Rather
keep firmware intact.

Sincerely
Patty