Help Me Get the Internet

[Barkeep49]

For the next year or so I am living at home and would very much like to have my computer, located about 50 feet away from the family computer, and on a different floor. I am open to wireless, but am worred that I won't get a strong enough signal to make it work. There is no phone line in my room either (we have DSL). Is there really any practical way for me to get internet?

[STK]

Spend 50 bucks for a phone guy to install a line in the room.

[markprior22]

I've got DSL also. My router has 4 or 5 output jacks so I just ran cable to the desired locations in my home. I can take my laptop all around and access the internet. Works like a charm.

[RPI-Fan]

Wireless should work fine.

Hell, my sister just moved over a building, and temporarily left her router in the building next door, on a different floor.

And it worked.

There's probably about 50-100 feet horizontally between the computer and the router, and another 20 feet vertically. Plus two building walls. I think you'd be fine in your house.

But I'm no expert - this is just my single account on the matter.

[cthomer5000]

Just pick up a DSL router from a computer store (or online) and the cable you'll need and you should be in business. Any specific setup info for the 2nd computer would be available from your provider.