re-homeplugs ethernet

mark55man

espresso wrote: »

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.

really - well sorry to the OP - are you modulating the whole neighbourhood grid then (what about data security)

espresso

mark88man wrote: »

really - well sorry to the OP - are you modulating the whole neighbourhood grid then (what about data security)

The data is encrypted and obviously has a limited range.

Jnelhams

These powerline ethernet adaptors usually come with a chinglish manual and a cd (ignore these). If you're running Windows 7, plug the first one in to your router and the mains socket, plug the other adaptor in next to what ever it is you are connecting, switch both of them on and underneath the adaptor at the bottom is a tiny button which you need to press on both ideally have someone at the other one to press it (as they need to partner up within a minute or two). Leave them on while you have a cup of tea or better still a glass of something...and bob's your uncle they should all be up and running.

joe134

espresso wrote: »

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.

Hi esspresso, it,s me again. Know nothing about them, so reliant on advice, and yours I know is spot on.Only got 1 consumer box, dormer bungalow. Petty sure downstairs has separate ring to up, and certain conservatory is ringed to downstairs, which is the one I want. I,ll double check it.Easy enough to put 15 metre ethernet to lounge if that,s better???for now.?

mark55man

espresso wrote: »

The data is encrypted and obviously has a limited range.

Encrypted - oh that's OK then

I am genuinely pleased to be wrong - as it makes it easier for me to do other stuff

Jnelhams

You could always try these from Argos, if they work great take 'em back and buy'em cheaper from 7dayshop.com

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5580178/Trail/searchtext%3EPOWERLINE+ADAPTOR.htm

espresso

joe134 wrote: »

Hi esspresso, it,s me again. Know nothing about them, so reliant on advice, and yours I know is spot on.Only got 1 consumer box, dormer bungalow. Petty sure downstairs has separate ring to up, and certain conservatory is ringed to downstairs, which is the one I want. I,ll double check it.Easy enough to put 15 metre ethernet to lounge if that,s better???for now.?

A 20M Ethernet cable would be much cheaper if you can be bothered to run it e.g. here

At that price you could run a couple of cables from your router to the two rooms in question.

Personally I only use Homeplugs when running a cable is very difficult or impossible e.g. between buildings etc.

joe134

Jnelhams wrote: »

You could always try these from Argos, if they work great take 'em back and buy'em cheaper from 7dayshop.com

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5580178/Trail/searchtext%3EPOWERLINE+ADAPTOR.htm

Hi, I actually looked at these first, as argos is on the doorstep.
Laying an ethernet to the lounge would take me 15 mins @ most. That,s where I,m having the most aggro wireless. Conservatory would need probably 30 metres, and I could do it, but thoug ht the Adaptors would do both. Didn,t think about the ring main. Also didn,t know which was better for speed, or loss of If any, between both systems ?

Jnelhams

You're cheapest, secure and most reliable option is always going to be cable. However, if you don't want sphagetti junction and or have helpful pets or kids chewing the damn things then the adapators are the most flexible option.

I use powerline adaptors from my router upstairs to my Humax Foxsat HDR box in the lounge and TV, Blu-ray using a £10 auto ethernet switch box, allowing me to use BBC Iplayer and ITV Player without any drop out. I only have 4-8mb Broadband and got my adaptors from 7 day shop, took 10 minutes to set it all up, didn't want to go drilling anymore holes!

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_9&products_id=110603

grizzly1911

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.

Haven't used the homeplugs (although did coinsider it) but stayed wireless with a TP Link "N" modem/router and wireless dongles. They have performed faultlessly.

By having the uprated router it also allows the kids freedom with their laptops, games console, smartphones and TV.