Homeplugs or starter kits - any good?

Lara

Main computer is downstairs. Having broadband problems with upstairs computer and laptop connection, it always states "low connectivity".

I'm wondering if one of the following might help. Has anyone got one and would recommend them please? Thanks.

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/default_ShopGroup.asp?ShopGroupID=61

http://www.solwise.co.uk/net-powerline-pl-85pew-mk2.htm


Edited:
Sorry just found other threads re Solwise. Couldn't delete this post .

TonyMMM

I bought a pair of these some months ago ....very cheap, but are working really well. Never lost connection. I would definitely not go back to wireless

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/150039

totalsolutions

An access point might be more useful, if you cannot run a small cable (cat5e).
An access point is a router without the router, just the wireless bit, take the weak signal and resends it. But an Ethernet cable is what you really want, cheap, no running costs, very fast and tight security built in.

DCFC79

TonyMMM wrote: »

I bought a pair of these some months ago ....very cheap, but are working really well. Never lost connection. I would definitely not go back to wireless

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/150039

i use these as well, i have 1 set at home and my nan has 1 set and they both work and do the job they are meant to

missile

I have three items in my lounge which I wanted to connect to my PC and internet. I bought one of these > http://www.johnlewis.com/230696959/Product.aspx

Went to JL as I am tired of buying periferals which do not work as well as I had hoped. If I am not happy 28 days to return it!

It works very well, 200 Mbps speed rating. No more drop out and interferance on wireless.

savemoney

I was looking at one of those on here

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ProductID=8193

Am I right in saying one plug the grey one goes into router and electrical socket and the black in another socket and can connect up to 4 devices, like pc, freesat box, ps3, wii etc

missile wrote: »

I have three items in my lounge which I wanted to connect to my PC and internet. I bought one of these > http://www.johnlewis.com/230696959/Product.aspx

Went to JL as I am tired of buying periferals which do not work as well as I had hoped. If I am not happy 28 days to return it!

It works very well, 200 Mbps speed rating. No more drop out and interferance on wireless.

tweeter

I bought a pair of these from Broadbandbuyer because they don't reduce your wall sockets.

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ProductID=6388

gamston

i got some homeplugs off ebay, they never worked very well, in the end i put in a cable and connector box

custardy

savemoney wrote: »

I was looking at one of those on here

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ProductID=8193

Am I right in saying one plug the grey one goes into router and electrical socket and the black in another socket and can connect up to 4 devices, like pc, freesat box, ps3, wii etc

you could do the same with 2 homeplugs and an ethernet switch at the end

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-GS105-5-port-Gigabit-Ethernet/dp/B0000E5SEQ

(this is just a random link )

savemoney

I spent a small fortunate on my wireless 'n' network but one corner in living room still gets mediocre wireless. I need a home plug for the satellite Humax box for iplayer plus boast for a pc, blue-ray player (it can get youtube) and maybe wii

DCFC79

tweeter wrote: »

I bought a pair of these from Broadbandbuyer because they don't reduce your wall sockets.

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ProductID=6388

thats what i could do with as opposed to my homeplugs i have