Need some help please!

[SithAce_I]

Hi all!

I am new to this forum and I'd like to say hi to you all.

I also have a question on the best way to wire up my internet access to my TV, Blu-Ray, and Satellite box.

My ISP is Verizon high speed DSL with a Westell 6100G router. From there I have a Belkin Surf, model F7D2301 v1 for wireless connectivity. I bought this router to allow our new Wii to connect to the internet. (didn't no jack about wireless routers a the time)

The problem I am having which is leading me to go wired instead of wireless is:

I stream a lot of Netflix/Amazon over my new Panasonic DMT- BDT210 wireless 3D Blu-Ray player. Netflix stutters a little, so I figured I would wire it up cus my wireless router is really not a good one.(causing stuttering and can not watch HD content, very pixely) My speed for Amazon is just 2 out of 4 bars. My speed test from SpeedTest.net is (best) 2.88Mb/s, (worst) 1.01Mb/s download and (best) .70Mb/s, (worst) .23Mb/s upload. These are from my DSL from Verizon wired PC. My NIC is RealTek PCIe GBE on motherboard. Verizon's internet service is 1.5Mb/s to 3.0Mb/s tier so I guess I am almost getting what they say I should be getting. Any way on to my possible solutions for wiring up my stuff! Please feel free to give suggestions and advice on what to use and how to use equipment/wiring solutions.

1st Solution:

Use belkin router as switch (4 ports open) and run CAT6a cables from belkin to TV, Sat, and BD. 3 cables 10'.

2nd Solution:

Bypass belkin router add a network switch to Verizon modem and run 3 cables to my components. And 1 to PC.

3rd Solution::thumbsup:

Use belkin router run 1 cable(10') to a net switch by components and run 3 3' cables to each. Also 1 cable from belkin to PC 1'.

4th Solution:

Bypass belkin add small switch to Westell modem for a cable to PC and one 10' to another switch by components and run 3 3' cables to components.

Well I know I am a noob when it comes to this network stuff but I am a pro when it comes to computer hardware/software stuff.
All I want to know from you network guru's is what would you do in my situation. Also I found really cheap CAT7 cables but I think this would be a little overkill even CAT6a may be a little too. Anyway thanx in advance for help and or completely different solutions for my situation! :biggrin:

 

[ch33zw1z]

I would choose option 3, that consolidates the network runs to the devices, but still gives you the wireless option if you want it. If you don't plan on using hte wireless for a long time to come, just pull it out of the equation altogether.

 

[theevilsharpie]

You may get slightly better performance by using wired rather than wireless, but honestly, your DSL sounds like the real bottleneck.

CAT7 is complete overkill. CAT6a is overkill for patch cabling, but may be worthwhile if you're planning to install it in the walls. CAT6 will also work, but CAT5e would be ideal for your application.

 

[VirtualLarry]

You may get slightly better performance by using wired rather than wireless, but honestly, your DSL sounds like the real bottleneck.

This. Is Netflix compatible with 3Mbit DSL?

 

[imagoon]

This. Is Netflix compatible with 3Mbit DSL?

Yes, just not at "4 bars" for everything.

 

[SithAce_I]

Thanks guys for the advice it is greatly appreciated!

Option 3 it is.

Ya I know my ip service sucks but no Fios here yet. May look around a little for better service. Do you guys have any advice and or heard anything about straight satellite IPS's services? Are they still the fastest or has cable/DSL caught up and passed them? Funny how I live 4 miles from the county capitol(largest town) of the largest county in the state but have very little IP choices! Ohh well thanks again!

Later J.