Its only a small network but due to me now wanting to share video/large files between my pc and xbox and other stuff i want to change how it's done.
Currently i have my wireless modem router downstair by the phone socket as that the only one in the house (don't want to install a new phone socket) and its the only place where the wireless network reaches the whole house for my ipod (if its by my pc my living room doesn't get it and the ps3 can't access the internet)
I want to change it so my pc and xbox are linked together via wired but i still have my router where it is downstair. Currently they are connected wireless to the router
These are the option i've come up with...
1. Have a powerline network plugged in downstair and one by my pc which the goes to a switch
Wireless router -----Home plug---powercables around house---home plug----switch----pc & xbox
2. A wireless gaming/ethernet adaptor which is then plugged into a switch again.
Wireless router-----Airwaves 802.11g-----Wireless gaming/ethernet adaptor----Switch--PC
3. (not sure if this is possible) A wireless router which connect to my current wireless modem router and then doubles up as a switch
Wireless Modem Router-------Airwaves 802.11g-----Wireless Router-----PC
Which of these is going to give the best performance bearing in mind i want the lowest ping times for gaming. I would have thought that the homeplugs would but i'm not sure if they are good or not. Also is there anything i need to watch out for like DHCP. Currently my modem router does it all but will i need to be careful with thse once i start introducing switches.
Also i don't want to run a ethernet cable from upstair to my pc


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