Not able to understand the query.
If you have managed to wire the htpc to the router, then is your regular sitting position too far away from the router, else why do you have a problem using the ipad as a controller. I am presuming you are using an app like the logitech mouse controller.
Would also consider using the logitech wireless keyboard/mouse, might be simpler to use?
Thanks sud98
My regular seating position is about 20 ft from router. The distance between the Ipad to the router is not the issue. The signals are pretty good on the Ipad. The htpc is a further 20 feet away. Thats where the signals are weak and thus the HTPC cant connect o touchpad.
Yes use the app instead of the mouse/keyboard. A regular logitech one would be to much of a hassle as compared to an ipad.
even if that is possible, you are losing portability. the whole point of buying a portable device is lost. Why dont you bring the router closer, or buy a repeater?
Thanks vaibhavyagnik
The Ipad is connected via wifi to the router so portability is there. Changing the router position would mean rewiring the incoming Reliance cable and repositioning the router which seems too much of a task.
Moreover
1. my htpc has enough hardware to double up as a potential NAS. Since all of my browsing and downloads are done on the laptop, I can transfer data more efficiently to the htpc through a wired connection as opposed to hassles gone through with a wireless one.
2. Along with this if I can get the touchpad to work in the above chain, perfect.
3. And I reckon my bluray player or any future additions to the HIFI set up in my HT would need FW upgrades. So a wired net connection right uptill the source would make these upgrades much more easier.
A repeater is what I initially set out to install. But I've read on the net, a repeater would slow down data transfer speed by half. Acutally I do have a spare wifi router which I thought I'd use as a repeater but unfortunately the model is netgear WGR614 v9 which can't be used as one.
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Connecting htpc to the router using cat cable should not change anything except it will have ip connectivity always. It will no longer have range issues. You should be able to use your iPad as it is. Connect iPad through wifi and you should be able to control htpc.
If you have an issue with wifi signal on iPad then consider having a wifi repeater to boost the signal.
Thanks Hassan Khani
As stated above the repeater is what I had in mind if the Netgear I had with me would work. But that doesn't. Not to mention the hassle of turning a wifi router into a repeater. Then the above benefits came to my mind.
I've bought the cat 6 cable and I'll check out today and see what happens.
