2nd router

[licquorice]

Then there is nothing else you can do except run an Ethernet cable.

If there is already an 8 wire phone cable, you could try terminating an RJ45 at plug each end and see how that performs.

[spile]

Are you able to run utp (ethernet) cable outside your building? This would be a better option than using powerline adapters.

[licquorice]

If there is a phone  extension socket in the attic, simply move the router to there and plug it in the extension socket.

How were you intending to connect a second router?

[Tommy69]

Ok thanks for the replies. 

Can you not use another router and use the same broadband as the main router.

Thank you.

[licquorice]

No, you can't.

[Tommy69]

The main router will stay downstairs as the rest of my family use this.

I thought you could just simply plug in another router into a socket? I’m a person who knows little about all this technical stuff so apologies. 

I guess I just thought you could possibly get a second router and use that in my attic and use the Ethernet but perhaps not? 

Thank you 

[licquorice]

No, you cannot do that. You can only connect one router to the phone line. The only options you have are those that have been described previously.

[Tommy69]

Ok appreciate it. 

I also heard you can use an ethernet switch.

Is that true?

[gg30340]

It has already been explained. To use an Ethernet switch will require you running an Ethernet cable from the BT hub up to the room that you want your xbox.

[Tommy69]

Ahh okay cheers