Distance from host computer?

[johndude33]

Is there a certain distance from the "host computer" that the steam link will only work in? I tried to use it on a TV pretty much directly upstairs from my computer and it wouldn't find the host computer. Yet, when I plugged it in to the TV right by my computer it found it automatically. Would a WIFI booster help with this problem?

I guess I am looking to see how far away other people have their steam link from their host computer. Thank you!

[mika]

My advice is only use a Lan line-Its not recommend to use wireless with the steam-link regardless of the speed of the network- I run ours in the Living room and the host Computer is in the last bedroom (condo) I made small hole in the wall and ran a Lan-line from my router directly to the Pc (host pc) that way everything is hooked-up via lan line instead of wireless.

Find a way just be creative dude. Unless of course you have some (Crazy) fast wireless.Good luck man.

[Wrayden]

I am wireless and the Steam Link is at one end of the house and the host computer at the other end. I would say about about 50 to 60 ft with three walls between the units.

No lag and there is no difference from when I had the computer connected directly to the TV without Steam Link. YMMV.

[bcursor]

Wireless performance depends on alot of factors. It is difficult to say what performance would you get.

You can also try powerline adapters with AC passtrough. I am using them and performance is very good.

[johndude33]

Thank you all for your responses. I will see what I can work out with those suggestions. Have a great day!