Extending connectivity across circuits

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Hi. We have had an extension built and power in the new part of the house is on a different circuit different consumer unit/fuse box. &nbsp;I’m looking to move my study into a room in the new bit but the WiFi is not completely reliable (maybe due to being on the other side of the old external double skin wall). &nbsp;What’s the best way for me to do this? I have some dlink plugs to put Ethernet over the mains, but as it’s a different circuit this doesn’t work… and a long Ethernet cable down the corridor isn’t ideal (I have a Hub5). Many thanks Dan

jpeg1 · Answer

The only reliable answer will be an ethernet cable into the extension.&nbsp;

dab8 · Answer

Thanks Jpeg1, I had thought that, just wondered if there was other options…

Adduxi · Answer

+1 for the cable. &nbsp;However remember cable runs can be external. &nbsp;Have a think about this and discuss with an electrician if you are not a DIY person.

Roger_Gooner · Answer

It's crazy not to wire the extension as it will cost virtually nothing as you have builders in. Use cat 6 Ethernet cable terminated at an RJ45 wall socket and you can connect to it a 4 or 8-port unmanaged Gigabit network switch if you need multiple ports for a wireless access point, PC, games controller, etc.

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