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boombox8998
Feb 06, 2020Aspirant
xr700
I want to plug in my pc into the xr700 using ethernet cable but the modem is in another room. Fot the xr700 to be connected to wifi does it need to be plugged directly into the modem or can they conn...
- Feb 06, 2020Running a long ethernet cable would definitely work and speeds wouldn't be disrupted, I ran mine along the skirting boards and under the doors and I barely notice it. Trouble with getting a powerline adapter is you can't really tell what your wiring is like until you try it, if it works then speeds may be reduced.
boombox8998
Feb 06, 2020Aspirant
what do you reccomend trying out and buying a powerline adaoter if so any reccomendations or run a long ethernet cable throught the house?
Netduma-Fraser
Feb 06, 2020NetDuma Partner
Running a long ethernet cable would definitely work and speeds wouldn't be disrupted, I ran mine along the skirting boards and under the doors and I barely notice it. Trouble with getting a powerline adapter is you can't really tell what your wiring is like until you try it, if it works then speeds may be reduced.