re-homeplugs ethernet

joe134

Hi Guys, Have to solve my wireless problem. It,s driving me scatty.
I need either a long ethernet cable at least 15 metres, or a pair of homeplugs .for my laptop.
Cable is obviously cheaper, but as I use laptop in 2 rooms, 1 summer, other winter, homeplugs may be a better option,? It,s no problem using 15 metre in lounge, can get under floor easy. Summer ,it,s in conservatory. longer cable, and difficult to route.but possible;;
Never used/seen the homeplugs, Amazon do 2 for £35 up to 200mbps.
Any advice would be grateful.
Don,t shout at me Gunjack:rotfl: Cannot take wireless agro any longer;:(

DCFC79

Yes the ones you have seen are fine, what make are the amazon ones ?

joe134

DCFC79 wrote: »

Yes the ones you have seen are fine, what make are the amazon ones ?

Hi,TP-Link TL-PA211KIT 200Mbps Mini Powerline Ethernet Adapter - Twin Pack
by TP-Link Thanks for reply.
Are they as good as the reviews claim. Never had any dealings with them.?
Also, are they compatable with all routers, got new Linsky/TT router, dual band.?

DCFC79

Not used them as ive used the extra value ones from ebuyer, speaking from experience or limited experience at that(only used them with 2 different routers) yes they do work wirth all routers, to be honest i dont think the router knows that its connected to a pc via a homeplug but i could be wrong.

John_Gray

All you are doing with homeplugs is to simulate an ethernet connection, but using the mains wiring instead of a 'real' ethernet patch cable. So the type of router is irrelevant, provided it has at least one ethernet socket for you to use.

I've been impressed by TP-Link switches, and seen good reviews of their routers, so I would expect TP-Link homeplugs to be pretty OK.

joe134

John_Gray wrote: »

All you are doing with homeplugs is to simulate an ethernet connection, but using the mains wiring instead of a 'real' ethernet patch cable. So the type of router is irrelevant, provided it has at least one ethernet socket for you to use.

I've been impressed by TP-Link switches, and seen good reviews of their routers, so I would expect TP-Link homeplugs to be pretty OK.

Thanks both of you. I.ll go for them then.£36 they are.I can just unplug it from lounge and transfer to conservatory in summer. Save me scrawling underfloor.:beer:

mark55man

Please make sure all the sockets are on the same ring or it won't work

Mark

John_Gray

mark88man wrote: »

Please make sure all the sockets are on the same ring or it won't work.

I think it will work if the sockets are on the same consumer unit! Otherwise you couldn't have the router downstairs and sockets upstairs (or vice versa), since they are usually on different 30A ring mains.

(To OP: ) have a look at the Broadband Buyer Homeplug Quick Finder tool, for interest.

joe134

mark88man wrote: »

Please make sure all the sockets are on the same ring or it won't work

Mark

cheers mark, pretty sure they are;However, not sure whether conservatory is a spur off the main ring.have to check that out tomorrow. never knew that. you learn something every day. one step forward, two back Will it work off a spur???cheers:beer:

espresso

mark88man wrote: »

Please make sure all the sockets are on the same ring or it won't work

Mark

This is an often posted old wives tale or a load of old


They will even work across two different consumer units e.g. between adjacent buildings, providing that both are on the same phase supply.

mark55man

don't know - the way I visualise it is the device modulates the mains signals (overlays the ethernet traffic on the base 50Hz) on the electric wiring - so if the two devices are connected to plugs connected through different fuses (ie different rings) these modulations can never meet up.

*NOT AN EXPERT* just replaying what I was told

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