Powerline which one?

Biggus_Dickus

Linton wrote: »

Powerline can have problems if the 2 ends are on different ring mains. After performance and stability problems with powerline and with simple wifi extenders I now use a BT mesh system (other mesh systems are available) and everything works perfectly throughout the house with minimal loss of speed.


I cant see ethernet cabling as a simple alternative unless you want dangling wires everywhere or a major redecoration. Of course if you want serious high speed comms within your network then its the best way but that really is more of a commercial need than one for the normal home user.

Apparently so.:(

I’ve recently had a new consumer unit fitted that has two ring mains on separate RCD’s. I’ve run several devices via Tp-link powerline adaptors for many years back to my router and I’ve experienced no speed or stability issues whatsoever since my new consumer unit was installed’... even though the router and some of the devices are on different ‘rings’ and the ‘rings’ are on separate RCD’s.

However, powerline connectivity through consumer units/RCD’s certainly does seem to be an issue for some people ,...not sure why though.

I was aware of that potential looming issue before I had my new consumer unit fitted but all is well,... in my house at least.

tgon

OP, I have the same setup as you and have no desire to optimise my extended network by drilling holes and running cables around my property. Ive been happy with my Devolo dLan 1200+ WiFi units. No fuss, no bother (but technically speaking with never be as efficient as Ethernet cabling - but I accept that).

GT60

Money saved yet again by asking the questions on both forums and finding out i already have something similar to what i was nearly purchasing.

Thank you everyone

Croft12

Biggus_Dickus wrote: »

Apparently so.:(

I’ve recently had a new consumer unit fitted that has two ring mains on separate RCD’s. I’ve run several devices via Tp-link powerline adaptors for many years back to my router and I’ve experienced no speed or stability issues whatsoever since my new consumer unit was installed’... even though the router and some of the devices are on different ‘rings’ and the ‘rings’ are on separate RCD’s.

However, powerline connectivity through consumer units/RCD’s certainly does seem to be an issue for some people ,...not sure why though.

I was aware of that potential looming issue before I had my new consumer unit fitted but all is well,... in my house at least.

In my experience jumping ring mains reduces the distance the network reaches. I can jump one ring with no problems but if I jump two I get dropping. Either of the 2 on their own works fine.

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just to throw a spanner in the works - Mesh systems, possibly better than your TalkTalk Wi-Fi Extender Kit? Definitely not as good as physical cables and a switch
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tenda-Nova-MW3-Whole-System/dp/B07D9CC637
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT1NH5_Wew4