Powerline ethernet connection query.

mikeluxy

Hi There

I need to get an internet connection upstairs via an ethernet connection.

I want to use one of these powerline internet connectors (which plug into the mains and send your internet connection over the power lines)

My question is this....at the downstairs point my PC is some 15 feet from a mains socket and power is supplied via a trailing lead.....its the same situation upstairs where the other pc is also powered via a trailing lead about 10 feet from the power point.

Can any readers tell me if these ethernet adapters will work on the trailing lead or do they only work if plugged into the main wall socket....?

Any help much appreciated

Mike

debitcardmayhem

Yes they work, but surely you want one plugged into your router and one in the remote PC, and it would be better to use a long ethernet cable from the adapter to the PC/Router and the adapter in the power socket....

mikeluxy

Cheers M8.....Its basically a question of keeping the wires tidy and out of sight (im married LOL....I just wanted to check out a few ideas first but I may yet run a lead direct from the mains socket....depends on what looks easier on the eye ...Thanks again for your help

spongebobbrownpants

They will work plugged into extensions but are not recommended (by the suppliers). Speed may decrease slightly but you're not likely to notice as the bottleneck would normally be your broadband link.

You can but flat cat5 ethernet cable now that you could route under a carpet etc to your router that would hide better than an extension lead.

Cheers,

Mike

Dave_C_2

I will post my usual reply:
A cat 5 Ethernet lead from the router downstiars to the PC (or whatever) upstairs is just a matter of hiding under carpets and a bit of DIY work round door frames etc.
Advantages are:
...Significantly cheaper than powerline adaptors
...Doesn't need any mains cabling/extensions
...No extra software required
...Guaranteed 100m Bandwidth

Dave

bluesnake

one of my ends is on a 3 way extension and has no problems

BlueC

Dave_C wrote: »

I will post my usual reply:
A cat 5 Ethernet lead from the router downstiars to the PC (or whatever) upstairs is just a matter of hiding under carpets and a bit of DIY work round door frames etc.
Advantages are:
...Significantly cheaper than powerline adaptors
...Doesn't need any mains cabling/extensions
...No extra software required
...Guaranteed 100m Bandwidth

Dave

Just to balance this up. Disadvantages of running cat5 are:

1) It takes time to do
2) It looks !!!!
3) It only goes point to point - if you want the flexibility of multiple points like with powerline adapters you're possibly going to need a switch and as many cables as you have end-points.
4) Cat5 cable isn't free
5) Crimping cat5 ends would be a major pain for someone inexperienced
6) It needs a bit of DIY skill and some knowledge of networking

Also, there is no software required with any powerline adapter I have ever seen.

Powerline adapters have their place and can be very useful.

Dave_C_2

BlueC wrote: »

Just to balance this up. Disadvantages of running cat5 are:

1) It takes time to do
2) It looks !!!!
3) It only goes point to point - if you want the flexibility of multiple points like with powerline adapters you're possibly going to need a switch and as many cables as you have end-points.
4) Cat5 cable isn't free
5) Crimping cat5 ends would be a major pain for someone inexperienced
6) It needs a bit of DIY skill and some knowledge of networking
Also, there is no software required with any powerline adapter I have ever seen.
Powerline adapters have their place and can be very useful.

Generally agree except:
2) It depends - Compare a single Ethernet cable against a mains cable extension plus ethernet cable plus powerline adaptor at each end. The OP did say 10 feet and 15 feet away from a mains socket.
5) Not an issue if you buy pre-terminated cables.
6) With point to point, it's exactly the same networking knowledge as required for powerline adaptors:).

My mistake about software sorry about that .

I do agree that Powerline adaptors can be very useful, Overlapping with your point 3, they can easily be moved from room to room, usually easier than re-routing cables when redecorating and so forth.

Horses for courses as they say.

ETA: Plus one for Debitcardmayhem's suggestion to use a long Ethernet cable between the PC or Router to the Powerline adaptor in the mains socket at each end.

Dave

s_b

ny input
ive bought these from this seller and have them scattered under the floorboards at home for pennies and no need to put ends on
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/30M-CAT5e-RJ45-Ethernet-Network-LAN-Cable-Lead-30-Meter-/310252367439?pt=UK_Computing_NetworkingCables_RL&hash=item483c7b6e4f

i wouldnt go the electric mains route

DCFC79

BlueC wrote: »

5) Crimping cat5 ends would be a major pain for someone inexperienced
6) It needs a bit of DIY skill and some knowledge of networking

Also, there is no software required with any powerline adapter I have ever seen.

I can confirm that crimping the cables is a PITA and ive done wiring plugs and co ax cables but cat5 are the worst to do.

The homeplugs i use a cd was supplied but i never used the supplied cd for the homeplugs i used for my nans pc.

poppy10_2

Dave_C wrote: »

I will post my usual reply:
A cat 5 Ethernet lead from the router downstiars to the PC (or whatever) upstairs is just a matter of hiding under carpets and a bit of DIY work round door frames etc.

And drilling through the ceiling