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  1. TurboCarlos1's Avatar
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    Networking help needed
    I have a computer in my room, and a router and modem downstairs, at the opposite ends of the house.

    To connect my computer to the internet, I have in place a netgear usb wifi adapter, as I don't have a wifi card in my computer.

    However, I also have this in my possession:
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-P...d_sim_sbs_ce_2

    What those things do is basically wire my computer up using ethernet cables, but using the wiring in the mains.


    Both of these products work fine, and I have used them both independently. The speed of each isn't great, but it'll get me by.

    I was wondering, is there any way I can get an internet connection from both of these methods simultaneously, possibly making a quicker connection?
    And what happens if both the ethernet cable, and the usb wifi card are in at the same time?

    Thanks in advance, Charlie.
    Last edited by TurboCarlos1; 11-06-2012 at 18:26.
  2. D-Box's Avatar
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    Re: Networking help needed
    The wired connection (with the ethernet) should override the wireless connection. There's no way that you can connect using them both simultaneously though.
  3. TurboCarlos1's Avatar
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    Re: Networking help needed
    (Original post by D-Box)
    The wired connection (with the ethernet) should override the wireless connection. There's no way that you can connect using them both simultaneously though.
    Okay, thanks for the answer!
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