Xbox Wireless/new Router Or Extender?

[JAS-25T]

As per topic, I have a friend who has an old netcomm wireless modem/router and is looking to either buy a new wireless modem/router or an extender because his xbox doesn't seem to pick up the signal as well in other parts of the house. Other devices seem to catch in the areas teh xbox can't, so realistically it's the xbox that's the problem, but hoping a stronger signal will help treat the symptoms.

application is for streaming mostly, he uses the xbox's as media extenders to his windows 7 MC HTPC.

he's been sold a new netcomm modem (N900) but doesnt want to open it untill he gets some ideas.

I'm thinking a more powerful modem would be ideal because the N900 doesn't get super reviews for it's range, also a newer model will give him higher speeds than the old netcome modem he has currently.

he's not adverse to the extender idea as he gets great range with other devices such as phones and laptops, but as above if one device will give him speed improvements as well might as well do that.

Any ideas? Maybe ones with two antenna's or something?

[Cowboy1600]

http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/pa211-link-pa211-av200-mini-multi-streaming-powerline-adapter-p-60361.html?sort=2a

I've got those plugged in all over the place. They work brilliantly. I've got them in powerboards plugged into double adapters on a remote switch and all the shit you're not meant to do but they still work perfectly. Easier, more reliable and possibly cheaper that a wireless extender.

[JAS-25T]

Yeah right, that was another option we looked at. Aldi have the 500Mbps version of that same one at the moment for $60

worth spending the extra on?

[Cowboy1600]

Probably not (assuming the prices are all each).

Mine are 200Mb on an ADSL2 connection which syncs at ~20Mb. I stream to my Xbox perfectly although don't care for "ZOMGLOOKHOWMANYPIXELSINSUPERHD1080P+" kind of shit. As long as I can see the picture an it looks ok, I'm happy. I play games with stuff all lag.

If you envisage requiring more than 200Mb then maybe.

[Cowboy1600]

Also they are $49 at Mwave.

[ARTZ]

http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/pa211-link-pa211-av200-mini-multi-streaming-powerline-adapter-p-60361.html?sort=2a

I've got those plugged in all over the place. They work brilliantly. I've got them in powerboards plugged into double adapters on a remote switch and all the shit you're not meant to do but they still work perfectly. Easier, more reliable and possibly cheaper that a wireless extender.

+1..these things are cool....optus give me one for nothing too...SUCK THAT JAS YA TELSTRA FANBOY!!!!

[JAS-25T]

I'm not buying it you homo.

If you read the thread, it's for a friend.

suck it.

and the aldi one is $59.99 for two. http://aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/2827_26537.htm

they also have these things as well.

http://aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/2827_26546.htm

http://aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/2827_26547.htm

for those that are interested...

All TP link