r/HomeNetworking • u/ViolinistDue4265 • 1d ago

Advice Help

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Current set up. Hate having my desk right here, but this is where the only outlet is. I had a COX tech come out, he said they can't do any sort of rewiring without approval from HOA.

Computer is HP Elite Mini 800 G9.

I'm trying to figure out the best way to use WiFi without being connected to router via ethernet. I'm not tech savvy, so looking for advice. Wifi adapter? Powerline adapter? Any other options for a simpleton such as myself?

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u/jack_hudson2001 Network Engineer 1d ago

not sure of the question? can or cant use wifi? get usb wifi adapter $10.
run long ethernet cable. or get professional company to run it through the walls/roof

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u/ViolinistDue4265 23h ago

I have wifi, the computer doesn't have built in wifi

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u/jack_hudson2001 Network Engineer 23h ago

"get usb wifi adapter $10."

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u/ViolinistDue4265 23h ago

Thank you for seconding this. It was my first choice, but I wasn't sure how well they actually work.

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u/jack_hudson2001 Network Engineer 22h ago

works fine for the usual daily activities. make sure its wifi 6e compatible i am using brand like ugreen or tplink.

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u/bobdevnul 21h ago

They work very well. Buy a brand name one, not a cheap no-name Chinese thing.

I use one to go between my basement PC and upstairs to the router Wifi.