Powerline networking

wizzywig27

Hi all

I currently use a wireless network adaptor to pick up Internet on pc but was wondering what peoples experiences are with Powerline adapters?

The reason I ask is i am going to need more than one connection - Xbox, PS3, Sky HD etc?! Would you recommend them?

Thanks

Idiophreak

I switched from wifi to powerline for my xbox and have been really impressed. Plugged a little switch in behind the telly, so have the foxsat, bluray and xbox all connected into a single powerline adapter. Very reliable, seem fast enough...would recommend them for sure.

bluesnake

I'm using a powerline one now, and have been for a good 2 years now-got the cheapest 100 meg one off ebuyer. They are fantastic!

They have locked out twice in two years, but unplugging fixed this both times. much faster than wifi, no signal, or rogue wifi frequency problems any more.

The cable gets in the way, but still better than wifi.

wizzywig27

Do these look ok?

http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Powerline/buy-TP-LINK-TL-PA210KIT-Powerline/791709

bluesnake

yes, they look similar. they transmit 100mbps and receive at 100mbps = making it 200mbps. The nic card is 100mbps, but duplex - so are actually the same thing.

one more thing, some people I believe had trouble with ones with the built in mains socket. Mine has a socket built in and the socket is very useful

Idiophreak

wizzywig27 wrote: »

Do these look ok?

http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Powerline/buy-TP-LINK-TL-PA210KIT-Powerline/791709

They're the ones I got - only I got them from ebuyer to save some pennies

wizzywig27

Excellent, thanks guys

wizzywig27

Hi all

Thanks for your advice yesterday, I purchased the item above and it appears to work brilliantly. Just one more question, can I buy single units of these and pair them (so three in a loop) or do I need to buy them in doubles?

Thanks

macman

No, you can add individual Homeplugs, you just need a minimum of two.

JABWootton

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004INVKP4/ref=nosim/?!!!!!hotukdeals-21

bluesnake

wizzywig27 wrote: »

Hi all

Thanks for your advice yesterday, I purchased the item above and it appears to work brilliantly. Just one more question, can I buy single units of these and pair them (so three in a loop) or do I need to buy them in doubles?

Thanks

Some companies use the same circuity, but with a different badge. You can buy single ones, but they often do not work straight out the box as they are not synced to the master plug, but for a 3some or more you will always have to resync each new item. There is a physical limit to the maximum number you can install, but i'm quite sure it is more than 10