is a 'repeater' what I need?

Question

I have a FiOS wireless network setup in my house with 1 main cable hook up router. My PS3 is to far to get a good signal for proper online gaming via wireless hook up though. I bought another router but turns out I cant use it for what Im looking to do, which is:

>plug in 'new device' near ps3
>have 'new device' pick up the wireless signal from main FiOS router
>use a ether net cord to make a wired connection from 'new device' to my ps3

Is what I need a 'repeater' ??? Or just a different type of router???

problems:
-this is the only type of set up I am allowed to make in my house, mother is anal about wires


thanks for the help

Answer 1

You need some form of "Client" device. Some routers have a client mode or a "client bridging" mode that will do what you want. However, remember if the signal is weak to begin withm these boxes won't make it any stronger. They see the same signal....

If you find a router with such a client mode, make sure it has a removable external antenna. You can then buy (or make) a high gain antenna for it, point it towards the Fios wireless, and boost the signal that way. That is about the best option besides running a wire all the way.... A repeater is not what you need, unless you can place it about 1/2 way between the Fios and your PC3, then it may help as an option instead.

Answer 2

You can get units that plug into your mains outlet with an ethernet socket and, basically use your house electrical wiring cabling to hard wire a device into the router

http://www.amazon.com/Netgear-XE102-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter/dp/B00008I9KJ

As far as i know they work real good for gaming, you could of course get a repeater it would work but i believe hard wiring will reduce lag

Answer 3

Who are you quoting? Anyway repeater is just a hub, it just broadcast and thus latency. What you need is a Ethernet adapter that use for plugging in the wall socket