Powerline ethernet adapators

mutley74

I am thinking of buying the TP Link Powerline ethernet adapators so i can get better net coverage to my other room and connect up the desktop and ps3.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-PA211KIT-200Mbps-Powerline-Ethernet/dp/B004INVKP4/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Some questions if anyone here has used them before:

1. Do they need to be paired each time when switched on? I need to locate them on multisocket extension which i switch off overnight, but dont really want to keep pairing daily.

2. DO these things work when plugged in on an extension cable?

3. Is any ethernet cable extensions provided in teh box?

thanks

ehlo

I have been using Solwise homeplugs. At the time they were much cheaper than most other brands. Don't know if this is still the case though. http://www.solwise.co.uk/net-powerline.htm

1. Do they need to be paired each time when switched on? I need to locate them on multisocket extension which i switch off overnight, but dont really want to keep pairing daily.

I think they remember however I don't believe it is essential to pair them unless you want encryption which is really unnecessary unless you share the power circuit with someone.

Mine have the option to set encryption via a software tool as they don't have a pair button and they definitely remember afterwards (the software does not have to be installed for this to continue working)

2. DO these things work when plugged in on an extension cable?

Yes.

3. Is any ethernet cable extensions provided in teh box?

Probably depends.

Idiophreak

mutley74 wrote: »

I am thinking of buying the TP Link Powerline ethernet adapators so i can get better net coverage to my other room and connect up the desktop and ps3.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-PA211KIT-200Mbps-Powerline-Ethernet/dp/B004INVKP4/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Some questions if anyone here has used them before:

1. Do they need to be paired each time when switched on? I need to locate them on multisocket extension which i switch off overnight, but dont really want to keep pairing daily.
I don't believe so. To be perfectly honest I don't think I've ever turned mine off, but they worked just by plugging in anyway, so I'd imagine they'll be fine.
2. DO these things work when plugged in on an extension cable?
Yes, I'm sure if you have enough extensions plugged into each other, etc you can stop them working. But I've tried it on a 4 way extension plugged straight into the wall and they worked fine.
3. Is any ethernet cable extensions provided in teh box?
There are ethernet cables in the box, but no extensions?
thanks

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John_Gray

The only point I'd make to add to the above posts is that it is recommended that Homeplugs are plugged directly into a (wall-mounted) 13A socket, firstly because some 13A extension cables include power filtering which can/could affect the signal, and secondly because additional noise might be introduced into the circuit. That said, they usually work in extension sockets, but you might like to check with the accompanying utility, if one is provided with the TPlink product, whether you get a better data transfer rate in a 'native' 13A socket.

robmar0se

John_Gray wrote: »

The only point I'd make to add to the above posts is that it is recommended that Homeplugs are plugged directly into a (wall-mounted) 13A socket, firstly because some 13A extension cables include power filtering which can/could affect the signal, and secondly because additional noise might be introduced into the circuit. That said, they usually work in extension sockets, but you might like to check with the accompanying utility, if one is provided with the TPlink product, whether you get a better data transfer rate in a 'native' 13A socket.

I agree.

I use Solwise here. They don't recommend using extention cables but I do. They work directly out of the box, and come with ethernet cables. Thre is also a wireless version which can be useful. Only draw back I have found is that here we have two circuits with two trip boxes - connecting between the two circuits is a little hit and miss.

Dave_C_2

Or you could buy one of these for a few quid. 100 Mbps, very reliable.

This is MSE after all

Dave

fiddiwebb

Dave_C wrote: »

Or you could buy one of these for a few quid. 100 Mbps, very reliable.

This is MSE after all

Dave

Indeed, best and cheapest solution (15m Ethernet cable under £3 ebay) but only if your router/modem is next too or in the same room or you can hide the cabling away.

I did consider using ethernet cable but as my modem/router is in the bedroom I would have had to run the cable up into the bedroom wall into the attic, across the attic and down into the livingroom wall so to avoid a lot of faffing around went for the next best thing which was the TP-Link homeplugs (the same ones the op has linked to)

Quick to set up, streams iplayer & movies without any problems and you can reuse them around the house if you need to, a big thumbs up for the TP-Link ones

macman

I've used them many times on trailing extensions when there is no wall socket available. They'll slow down, but they've never failed to work. Sometimes the don't fit in wall sockets anyway if the sockets are too low and the skirting boards are too wide.
The ethernet cables are supplied, but usually only 1m ones at most.

mutley74

Thanks for all the replies.

By an extension i meant cable to connect the plug to the router/pc/ps3, which appears is included in the kit.

My router is in the hallway to use a direct ethernet cable is not practical to connect the computer in the office. Currently use wifi but this is a bit slow. Also wish to connect a smart tV and ps3.

what is the difference between the solwise and TP link kits? which is better?

Idiophreak

mutley74 wrote: »

Thanks for all the replies.

By an extension i meant cable to connect the plug to the router/pc/ps3, which appears is included in the kit.

Yes, you'll get these, but as macman said, they're not long - so unless your plug socket's really close to the pc etc you might want to buy a longer one...

mutley74

Idiophreak wrote: »

Yes, you'll get these, but as macman said, they're not long - so unless your plug socket's really close to the pc etc you might want to buy a longer one...

i might have some spare cables from all the accumalted junk of old modems etc

which is best type to Tp link or solwise?