ok, thanks jackdaw. I'll look in to another WiFi adapter. I have good signal strength, about 78 %, but as you say, maybe i need even higher with Ferguson's W02 adapter.

Unfortunately, i cannot connect connect my receiver DIRECTLY to router without WiFi adapter, as this receiver has no ethernet port, which drives me mad! Mr router is barely 7m away, but i'm wondering if i can get a USB (for Ariva 52E) to Network cable (my router) of this length... then it may all work?

I appreciate any help!