Firefly not working with Ethernet Converter

[DougHarts]

I want to put my Pinnacle Roku out in the garage. However, the wireless B just doesn’t quite make it through 2 cinder block walls. I purchased an ethernet converter and it works great for internet radio but the Roku doesn’t pull up Firefly. I unplug the ethernet converter and walk a little closer to the house and it picks up Firefly no problem. Obviously Firefly doesn’t like the Ethernet Converter.

Does Firefly work with wireless range extenders?

Thanks

[fizze]

yes, it does. but most do not properly forward multicasts/unicasts.

See to your device, there often is a web configuration interface of some sort that allows to adjust the settings accordingly.

[DougHarts]

Does anyone know of a range extender/repeater that works for sure?

[fizze]

Linksys WRT54G series work like a charm.

They are a wireless-router, but can also function as a wireless bridge or wireless repeater, with the right firmware 😉

Im using two of these myself, and Im very happy.

Bear in mind though that a range extender or repeater or whatever reduces the throughput of your wireless network.

[DougHarts]

Is there a post that details setting this up step by step? I am not the most technical person in the world but I would love to get this set up.

[fizze]

the search function in this forum is your friend 🙂

if you search for “router” or “multicast” etc. you should be fine.
This has been discussed here plenty….

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