Homeplug Recommendations?

Figment

What's hot. What's not?

robmar0se

http://www.solwise.co.uk/net-powerline-intro.htm - forget the 85's they're going to be withdrawn - small company based near Hull, very reliable and helpful.

Mr_Thrifty

Which of those plugs have the best range?

arrallas

This would be a good place to start http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/powerline-networking

robmar0se

Mr_Thrifty wrote: »

Which of those plugs have the best range?

Do you mean wired or wireless versions?

Of course you could call solwise the guy there is very knowledgeable and helpful. 0845 458 4558

I have had no probs with either to date apart from one issue. The house in question had two circuits (and I don't mean rings), each with its own fuse box fed directly via the single meter.

Generally you shouldn't have a problem, but I guess if you're trying from the house to the bottom of the garden it might be. An alternative way of checking is to buy from Amazon and return if not happy, as you know Amazon have a no quibble returns policy.

jtk174

I have used several different makes and different speed Homeplugs and haven't had trouble with any of them over the last 4 years.

I have an old PC in my detached garage and stream stuff from a NAS box in the house without problem even though they are both on different circuits and through different consumer units.

As mentioned I would avoid the 85Mb ones unless you are working to a budget. The 200Mb ones that I have ( zyxel and solwise ) work well and stream HD content from a NAS box on my network.

Be aware that you wont actually get 85Mb or 200Mb etc as they speed depends a lot on on your house wiring. You should also avoid plugging in to an extension lead ( although I have on occasion ) and especially ones with anti surge properties.

John_Gray

Figment wrote: »

What's hot. What's not?

Presumably you should be aiming for ones that do not [run] hot?!

For standard homeplugs, the cheapest is probably TP-Link and they are fine. If you need wireless or multi-ethernet-socket ones, then Solwise, as suggested above.

I always check through the Broadband Buyer page to see what's currently available.

Mr_Thrifty

I once had a TP Link PCMCIA wireless adaptor for my notebook and it ran so hot I actually couldn't use the thing on my lap. Hope their homeplugs are better.

fishybusiness

Instructions always say don't use in extension leads, mine have always worked plugged in anywhere, and amazingly still worked when plugged in to a Belkin Surgemaster.

macman

Would help if you told us what you want to do with your Homeplugs?
The bandwidth you need for streaming HD video is much greater than that needs for general surfing or sending emails.
For most purposes the 200MBps one will do the job. But beware those that project down off the socket, as many houses have inadequate clearance from the floor or skirting board.

Figment

Thanks to all that have replied. I've changed my mind and have run CAT5e instead.