Router Downstairs, How do I speed up internet upstairs?

[davidchoi]

I have a AT&T 2WIRE (3800HGV-B) Uverse Wireless Modem, currently operating downstairs. I speedtested and I receive 1-2 megabits less when I am on my macbook pro upstairs.

What would I need to boost my signal upstairs and what product would you recommend (cheap would be nice).

Thanks,
David

 

[IvanLasston]

There are netgear powerline extenders which work pretty well.
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But one man's cheap is another man's expensive. Do you have a budget in mind? The extenders run $90 or $129, retail probably cheaper on ebay or search the web. The $90 is a rebroadcaster and the $129 has 2 units - one that connects to ethernet, and sends the signal through your powerline - then rebroadcasts it. I have the multimedia, wire to wire version and I can play movies through it, from a computer to my xbox downstairs. I would think the $129 would be more helpful - but you could try to get it at your local retailer with a return policy to see which one helps more.