Powerline network adapters with pass-through

patman99

According to google it is not possible to link two separate properties using Powerline adapters.

As for needing more speed, you have to remember that WiFi & cabled LAN speeds are calculated in MegaBytes/second, whilst the internet is calculated at MegaBits/second.
There are 8 bits in a byte, so an 8Mb internet speed is equivalent to a 1Mb LAN/WiFi speed.

esuhl

patman99 wrote: »

As for needing more speed, you have to remember that WiFi & cabled LAN speeds are calculated in MegaBytes/second, whilst the internet is calculated at MegaBits/second.
There are 8 bits in a byte, so an 8Mb internet speed is equivalent to a 1Mb LAN/WiFi speed.

That's not right at all. Most network speeds (Wi-fi, LAN, Internet) are measured in (multiples of) bits per second. Storage space is usually measured in (multiples of) bytes.

The symbol for "bit" is a lower-case "b"; the symbol for "byte" (equal to 8 bits, as you say) is an upper-case "B". And it's "m" for "milli-" and "M" for "mega-".

So... 1Mb is a megabit, and 1MB is a megabyte.

espresso

patman99 wrote: »

According to google it is not possible to link two separate properties using Powerline adapters.

The MoneySavingExpert.co weekly email states:

"Last chance: cheaper than the cheapest energy"

I suppose that you believe that as well.

:rotfl:

puppet1984

Out of interest, have you tested this pc downstairs or is it another device receiving 38mb.
Might be the pc itself is all i'm wondering

onomatopoeia99

bod1467 wrote: »

What exactly do you mean by this?

A run of CAT5e cable from your router to your PC upstairs would not slow down the network speed downstairs. If it did, you did it wrong.

I'm glad someone asked this, because I was equally puzzled.

I'll be interested to read the answer.

kwikbreaks

onomatopoeia99 wrote: »

I'm glad someone asked this, because I was equally puzzled.

I'll be interested to read the answer.

You clearly haven't read the many other problems this poster gets that appear to be impossible / nonsensical. IME it's usually best to just move on.

gjchester

espresso wrote: »

This is incorrect. I have set up poweline adapters between two adjacent properties approx 10 meters apart, where the signal propagated very well though the consumer unit in each property, therefore it passed though not one but two consumer units with absolutely no problem!

Didn't know that, Maybe the warning is as many consumer using use RCD's now, I remember there's a reason it should not pass over the fuse box but not why.

50Twuncle wrote: »

But going back to my original question - if I use powerline adapters with passthroughs - these would be my best option - but which are the best to buy ?
They need passthroughs - our wall sockets are limited in number !!

First look at your sockets, powerline sockets usually hang "up" or down.
Mine jump up, mums go down, think about how much clearance you have, and where the Ethernet cable goes out, if your sockets are close to the floor/skirting board as mine are you may need ones that the cable is at the top. Mums sockets are 20-30cm up the wall so for hers they can hang down.

Consider that you may find it hard to plug the cable in and then plug them in the sockets, and forcing them in may damage the network cable.

Specifically I bought Mum these- http://www.mymemory.com/Networking/ZyXEL/ZyXEL-500-Mbps-Mini-Powerline-Pass-Thru-Ethernet-Adapter-Starter-Kit

but they are out of stock at the moment at MyMemory